This course is designed to provide participants with an intellectual and an experiential forum for developing the interpersonal, intercultural communications and interaction skills necessary for international managers. As we move into the 21st century, where globalization is taking root and demographics are changing, it is vital that our workforce has a solid and practical understanding of the interrelationships between the self and world economy. The ability to communicate cross-culturally and understand diverse perspectives is a necessity in order to achieve a competitive advantage in our global economy. This course is much more than the study of cross cultural communication. It involves the study of international business practices and managing diversity in the context of understanding multicultural and international affairs.