BUS 6180 - Doing Business in the NAFTA Context

(3 units)

The course examines the political, economic, legal, socio-cultural and technological context of the NAFTA countries and their constituent organizations. This includes an examination of the policies and interests of the three countries— U.S., Canada and Mexico — it also examines the trade dispute mechanisms, the key issue areas of contention and areas in need of reform. Some of the issues covered are cultural interests, foreign direct investment (FDI), labor conditions and environmental issues and standards. This course can be offered in a hybrid format before the students leave on the international business experience.