GBS 1013 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Introduction to Global Business  

Course introduces students to the study of global business. Content includes issues and topics related to conducting business outside of the U.S. domestic marketplace, with a focus on cultural, political, legal and ethical business practices around the world and the implications of these factors.

Recommended: BUS 101 taken prior to, or in conjunction with, this course.  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online | Hybrid
Term Typically Offered: Fall | Spring | Summer  
GBS 2053 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Import and Export Compliance  

Course focuses on U.S. import and export regulations and how companies can develop their trade compliance programs. Key topics include tariff classification, country of origin determination, valuation for tariff calculation, free trade agreements, export controls, and export filing requirements.

Instruction Type: In-Person | Online | Hybrid
Term Typically Offered: Fall | Spring  
GBS 2123 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Global Sourcing and Import Procedures  

Course is an introduction to global sourcing, procurement and import procedures. Students will examine sourcing strategies, identify and evaluate suppliers, consider cultural impacts on negotiations, explore the meaning of boiler plate contracts, and examine U.S. import regulations.

Recommended: GBS 205  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
Term Typically Offered: Fall | Spring  
GBS 2253 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Global Logistics and Documentation  

Course focuses on the global supply chain and logistics, as well as the proper execution of international trade documentation and payment terms. Topics include, among others, the use of Incoterms® rules, various transportation options, Letters of Credit, packaging, security and technology.

Recommended: GBS 205 or consent of instructor.  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
Term Typically Offered: Fall | Spring  
GBS 2353 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Global Marketing  

Course provides an overview of the marketing process as applied to global marketing. Content includes concerns of inexperienced firm considering exporting as an option for increased sales and profits, and presents an approach for experienced firm in evaluating export marketing process and reaching global markets.

Recommended: GBS 101 or MKT 131  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
Term Typically Offered: Spring  
GBS 2363 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Current Global Events and Perspectives  

Course provides an overview of current global economic, political and socio-cultural events and perspectives that affect global business. Using a variety of resources, students will analyze and discuss the impact of current events on global business activities.

Recommended: GBS 101  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
GBS 2403 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Global Management  

Course focuses on the role of the executive, middle and front-line management in directing and improving organizational performance in a global environment. Concepts covered include management of various types of international risks, strategic planning, and decision-making facing global business.

Recommended: GBS 101.  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
GBS 2503 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)
Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange Markets  

Course examines the foreign exchange situation domestically and world wide. Content includes dollar exchange rates, spot, forward, futures and options markets, appropriate history and economics/finance topics. Focus is on foreign exchange from the viewpoint of the trader of currencies, the hedger and the international importer/exporter.

Recommended: GEG 130.  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
Term Typically Offered: Fall | Spring  
GBS 2533 credit hours (lecture: 1 | lab: 15)
Practicum  

Course provides opportunity to earn credit and valuable experience while doing a project on the job in an approved company. Intended for the second-year Global Business Studies student.

Prerequisite: 12 hours of GBS or consent of instructor  
Instruction Type: In-Person | Online
GBS 2901-4 credit hours (lecture: 0-4 | lab: 1-4)
Topics in Global Business  

Course designed to meet the special interest needs of global business students and local business organizations. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic.

Instruction Type: In-Person | Online