BUS 010:  Global Business

Topics covered include:

· International trade and investment
· Types of business structures
· Currency exchange
· Cultural differences and their impact
· Market assessment and competitive analysis
· Channels of distribution.

Course Overview:
This course is a comprehensive overview of global business designed to provide a global perspective on international trade including foreign business investments, impact of financial markets, international marketing and the operation of multinational corporations.

Time:  W 3:40-6:50pm
Section: 83179 (Fall 2009)
Instructor: Valorie Carpenter

About the Instructor: Valorie Carpenter has more than 25 years experience in leading marketing organizations including both startup and large corporations in the consumer package goods and technology industries.  She has also run her own marketing consulting business and published extensively on marketing topics.  Valorie has an MBA from Stanford University and a B.S. in Business with departmental honors in Marketing from Indiana University.

This class is an elective for many business programs.  

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