Core Courses
The core courses -- GTTL 501 and 502 -- provide an overview of the theories, political-economic structures, industrial dynamics, public policies, and strategic issues concerning the study, business, and regulation of global trade, transportation, and logistics.

• Core I (GTTL 501) - Global Logistics Management (4 credits): This course introduces students to the basic concepts and substance of trade, transportation, logistics,and supply chain management, introducing students to interdisciplinary dynamics and relevant literature. This course also helps guide students in their selection of electives that match their specialty and interests. Offered in Autumn as GTTL 501 and in Winter as GTTL 599.
• Core II (GTTL 502) - Seminar in Global Trade, Transportation, and Logistics (4 credits): This interdisciplinary seminar is designed in conjunction with the annual GTTL Conference to be held at the conclusion of spring quarter. A research paper relevant to the given theme of the conference is completed by student teams for presentation at the conference. Offered in Spring.

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Elective Course Offerings
Students are required to take at least 12 credits of elective courses to earn the GTTL Studies Certificate. Electives may be taken from a variety of UW departments, from Geography to Public Affairs, and from Civil and Environmental Engineering to Law. Below is a list of currently approved electives for the Certificate. For classes not included on this list, students may petition the GTTL Studies program for consideration.

BUSINESS:

Administration

• ADMIN 510 Integrative Administration (1-15 credits)

Business Administration

• BA 545 Global Business Forum - Current Issues in Global Business (1-3 credits)

International Business

• IBUS 440 Business in Asia (4 credits)
• IBUS 470 Management of International Trade Operations ( 4 credits)
• IBUS 480 Multinational Operations Management (4 credits)
• IBUS 490 Special Topics in International Business (4 credits)
• IBUS 550 International Business Consulting (4 credits)
• IBUS 560 Multinational Business Management (4 credits)
• IBUS 579 Seminar: Special Topics in International Business (2/4-12 credits)

Marketing

• MKTG 570 International Marketing (4 credits)
• MKTG 579 Global Information & Telecommunications Industry (4 credits)

Operations Management

• OPMGT 535 Global Logistics Management [May be counted as Core 1 course or Operations Management elective] (4 credits)
• OPMGT 536 Seminar in GTTL [May be counted as Core 2 or Operations Management elective] (4 credits)
• OPMGT 550 Project Management (4 credits)

Quantitative Methods

• QMETH 450 Spreadsheet Models for Managerial Decision Making (4 credits)