Online Course Modules

The Formulation of the European Union module provides one with an understanding of the following: the major events that led to the creation of the European Union; what countries formed the original European Union; the circumstances surrounding the acceptance of new members and which countries are vying for a place in the EU; the EU’s policy-making bodies; the basic goals of EU policy in the areas of employment and social affairs, external trade, internal market, and regional policy; the function of the five main institutions within the European Union; and how and why the Euro came into existence.

The International Monetary Systems module provides one with information concerning: the history of the International Monetary System; the importance of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, including their basic purposes and functions; what money markets and international money markets are; what international capital markets are and their function in both developing and high-income countries; international security markets; and the basics of the European Monetary System. A case study on Argentina’s recent economic crisis is available.

The Regionalization and Trading Blocs module provides one with information on: what globalization means, its impact on business, and the forces that are driving it; the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, as well as who is in favor of globalization and who opposes the movement; what the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) are, how they work, and what their history is; the history and purpose of some of the world's largest and most influential Regional Agreements: NAFTA, MERCOSUR, ASEAN, and the EU; and the basic premises of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) that is currently under negotiation in North, South, and Latin America. A case study on Quebec’s language laws is also provided.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) module provides information pertaining to: The historical origins of NAFTA; facts of NAFTA and member states; Canada's role in NAFTA; Mexico's role in NAFTA; future developments towards regional integration. This module provides in depth information on the economic effects of NAFTA and the future possibilities that NAFTA holds. A case study on the U.S.-Canadian software lumber dispute is also included.

The Non-Enterprise Industry module focuses on technological innovation in the five following countries: Japan, Canada, France, South Korea, and Mexico. The module will cover tech trends, government initiatives to invest in technology and education, and obstacles facing governmental educational program policies. Other topics such as blogging trends and piracy rates will also be covered. An interactive game pertaining to technology trends in Japan in also available within this module.