Courses

Global Commerce majors are required to take courses in economics; including Introductory Macroeconomics, Introductory Microeconomics and Elements of Statistics; develop proficiency in a language; take part in an off-campus study or internship; complete a senior capstone experience.

2017-2018

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GC-101 Commerce and Society

This course provides a thematic introduction to global commerce, emphasizing the interrelationship of commerce and society. The particular topic of the course will vary dependent upon the instructors' choice, but students in all sections will explore the relationship of commerce and society from an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing the ways in which the economy and trade are connected to culture, social movements, and other global factors. This course ideally is team-taught. GC 101 is required for all Global Commerce majors and is a prerequisite for Global Commerce 201.

GC-199 Introductory Topics in Global Commerce

A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.

GC-200 Global Focus Proposal for Global Commerce

The required sophomore course for all Global Commerce majors. The goals of this half-credit course are to create a vibrant intellectual community of students and to assist students with their design of their six-course Global Focus through classroom discussion, peer review, and presentation and through consultation with the course coordinator (Global Commerce Program Director), faculty advisor, Director of Off-Campus Study, the Global Commerce Program Administrator, and other interested faculty members. Through these processes, the students will chart out their courses in their Global Commerce major for the next four or five semesters—including coursework from potential off-campus study programs that they wish to count toward the major. By the completion of the course, students will submit and present the Global Focus proposal, in which they synthesize intended coursework, an off campus experience (off-campus study and/or an internship), and language training in a way that allows them to develop a coherent area of focus within Global Commerce. The course coordinator will evaluate the proposals, in consultation with the Global Commerce Program Committee as necessary. GC 200 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for GC 201.

GC-201 Elements of Commerce

This course provides an introductory focus to the elements of global commerce. The course features three main components: an introduction to the language and forms of business, an overview of accounting fundamentals, and discussion of business ethics. Throughout the course, students will gain significant facility in spreadsheet development and manipulation. GC 201 is required for all Global Commerce majors and is a prerequisite for Global Commerce 401. It normally would be taken during the sophomore year.

GC-250 General Topics in Global Commerce

Open to intermediate students. These courses will be offered in a variety of areas related to Global Commerce. Prerequisite: GC 101.

GC-299 Intermediate Topics in Global Commerce

A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.

GC-301 Global Financial Markets

The course explores the determination of exchange rates and global interest rates and how they can be affected by national monetary policies. The historical and institutional development of the global financial system will be investigated with an emphasis on the differential effects of international finance on developed and developing countries. GC 301 is required for all Global Commerce majors and is a prerequisite for GC 401.

GC-350 Seminar in Global Commerce

Open to advanced students. These topical seminars will be offered in a variety of areas related to Global Commerce. Prerequisite: GC 201 and ECON 102.

GC-361 Directed Study

GC-362 Directed Study

GC-363 Independent Study

GC-364 Independent Study

GC-399 Advanced Topics in Global Commerce

A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit.

GC-401 Global Commerce Senior Seminar

This course serves as the capstone to the Global Commerce major. The senior seminar will provide students with a significant research experience culminating in the GC Senior Experience: either a) the creation of a significant research project or b) the accomplishment of a significant applied experience including a sophisticated reflective component. Both forms of the GC Senior Experience will culminate in a public presentation of that describes and assesses the work. Both forms must also incorporate elements of the Global Focus or transnational perspective developed as a component of the major. Alongside the development of the GC Senior Experience, students will also explore advanced scholarly work on the topic of Global Commerce. GC 401 is required for all Global Commerce majors.

GC-451 Senior Research

GC-452 Senior Research