During the first decade of the 21st century, a revolution has occurred in the creation of software applications. Low communication costs now allow many applications to be produced via geographically distributed development (GDD). In addition to the normal challenges of specifying and developing I.T. systems, GDD projects must accommodate differing cultures, time zones, and development methodologies. This course prepares students to justify, lead, participate in, and maintain such projects. Students study the technical and business implications of GDD. They also work in geographically dispersed teams to produce documented applications. No programming background is required.