This comprehensive course provides students with a practical understanding of what it takes to compete successfully in the international marketplace. Students will leave able to describe how and why various countries outside the United States differ in terms of the economics and politics of international trade and investment, the functions and form of the global monetary system, and the strategies and structures of international businesses. They will also assess the special roles of an international business’s various functions. This case-based course will challenge students to apply theories to real-word issues.