In this upper-level business course, students examine business in a global market while touring countries around the world. Analyzing the latest developments in culture, communication, politics and government, finance, and marketing, students gain an understanding of the impact international business has on the world in which they live. This course is designed to prepare students as consumers, workers, and business owners in a global economy. Students completing this course will know and understand the numerous facets of international business, including its impact on individuals and domestic business, organizational structure, verbal and nonverbal communication, cultural, geographical, and political influences, and financial considerations.