Jun 30, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

GLC 3010 - Global Economic Trends and Strategic Alliances


Focuses on how strategic alliances are shaping and changing economic and political relations among the countries of the world, and the impact of such changes on society and culture. Research the development of bilateral trade relations, regional economic groups, and the growth and interdependency of global financial markets. Analysis of how such economic alliances are reflected in geopolitics and international diplomacy, and in cooperative global initiatives in such areas as natural resources, space exploration, education, and sports. Sample project: research global mergers, joint ventures, and alliances in the airline, automotive, and telecommunications industries.

Requisites: GLC 2030 or (GLC 203 and 204 and 205)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Understanding and analysis of bilateral trade relations, regional economic groups, and the growth and interdependency of global financial markets.
  • Understanding international trade and global industry structures.
  • Understanding of international strategic alliances are shaping and changing economic and political relations.
  • Understanding of the impact of economic trends on society and culture.


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