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The International Business Case Competition is an annual event in which students from several different universities, especially minority serving institutions are placed in groups to solve a real-world business problem. The challenge provides students with the opportunity to meet students from other universities as well as gain insight on real-world business issues. As the program […]
Ms. Gabi Zedlmayer, Social Innovator and former Chief Progress Officer at the Hewlett-Packard Company and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be speaking on the topic “What got you here won’t get you there” on Wednesday, April 17th 11:30am in the Joiner Seminar Room (Room 1242) of 55 Park Place, Atlanta, GA 30303. Registration is required to attend. […]
Held since 1992 by a consortium of CIBERs (Centers of Excellence designated by the U.S. Department of Education), IB Pedagogy Workshops have trained over 1,000 faculties from around the U.S. and other countries. The workshops are designed to assist business faculty to improve their practical knowledge and classroom skills for teaching international business. This is […]
Technology enabled teaching revolutionized the classroom and is moving learning online. Join as Jacobus Boers, Senior Lecturer in International Business at Georgia State University, shares Appropriate Instructional Tools for Teaching IB: Considerations in selecting tools to accommodate the differences in an IB course designed to be taught in face-to-face, blended, or online format. Over the past […]
For instructors, one knows how challenging it can be to maintain the attention of an audience for more than 15 minutes. Microactivities are tools designed to engage students into the learning environment and make classrooms more dynamic. These short-term exercises developed for the classroom can be used to deliver engaging experiences while reinforcing key IB concepts. […]
"The Synchronous-Asynchronous Spectrum in Online Teaching" This webinar will feature a discussion on exploring the synchronous-asynchronous spectrum in online teaching. The discussion will examine advantages and drawbacks of using only the synchronous end or the asynchronous end of the spectrum in the online delivery of a course. Potential benefits of finding a balance on the […]
"China's Economy and Business Environment Post COVID-19" The impact of Covid-19 on Chinese society and economy, and on international business norms, has been rapid and severe. Business as usual may not return any time soon. Companies need to re-think their strategies in light of China’s, and the global economy’s, downturns. Funding for new start-ups may […]
Covid-19 has introduced many uncertainties and new risks to economies around the world, and Brazil is no exception. Hear from experts during a panel discussion about how Brazil is handling the pandemic, the impact on international business, and what can be expected in the post-pandemic phase. Perspectives represented in this panel include Brazilian government, industry, […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4sdUXwrJCc&feature=emb_title Emotions are at the heart of what it means to be humans, and we know they play a critical role in students’ learning. The research results are clear. They show students’ emotions affect their attention and memory, which together determine their ability to learn. Educators around the world are starting to realize that by attending […]
Family business makes up an important part of the global economy. Due to the involvement of three overlapping elements (i.e., family, business, and ownership), family business is different from other types of organizations. While some family businesses struggle to survive into the third generation, others tend to perform well over time compared to their corporate […]
International Business Webinar Series: The recent pandemic has led to major travel disruptions and to the cancellation of almost all study abroad programs in spring and summer 2020. However, opportunities for leveraging technologies to ensure internationally-focused experiential activities have also become apparent. Existing and new technologies are being used to digitize signature experiences on study […]
This Webinar will address important nuances in research involving two or more nations or cultures. The Webinar will focus on relevant cross-cultural methodological considerations with specific examples in published works. We will discuss specific strategies of conducting theory driven cross-cultural research, including the whole process of design with geography and culture in mind, extreme response styles, […]
International Business Webinar Series Hosted by GSU-CIBER Interested in learning how different business schools design and deliver their introductory international business course? If so, join us for a two-part webinar highlighting content, design, and delivery of the Introductory IB Course. Four seasoned colleagues at different programs will share their experiences and make syllabi and other […]
Interested in learning how different business schools design and deliver their introductory international business course? If so, join CIBER for a two-part webinar highlighting content, design, and delivery of the Introductory IB Course. Four seasoned colleagues at different programs will share their experiences and make syllabi and other teaching resources available to you. Examples of […]
The global pandemic continues to test national economies, business enterprises, and individuals. Responses to this health emergency have varied, some nations weathering the storm better than others, while others completely failing the test. What does research suggest in terms of effective responses of nations, business leaders, and individuals to major disruptions or crises? What have […]
Research in international marketing has been a vibrant scholarly activity. Naturally, research agenda in this field is impacted by business practice in addition to scholarly interests of researchers. Given the turbulent, fast-changing, and uncertain business environment, what ought to be the new research priorities? What specific research themes are worthy of investigation both from the […]
Research in international marketing has been a vibrant scholarly activity. Naturally, research agenda in this field is impacted by business practice in addition to scholarly interests of researchers. Given the turbulent, fast-changing, and uncertain business environment, what ought to be the new research priorities? What specific research themes are worthy of investigation both from the […]
Virtual exchange (also known as Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), Globally Networked Learning, or Telecollaboration) extends authentic opportunities for intercultural and transnational learning to students within the curriculum of college and university classrooms. Through co-developed and co-taught modules, Virtual Exchange supports the development of 21st-century workforce skills and provides opportunities for applied learning experiences. Join […]
Featuring: Steve Voorhees, President and CEO, WestRock Company Moderated by: Richard. D. Phillips, Dean, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Georgia State University In this new webinar series, Georgia State University CIBER features conversations with senior business executives on the current business climate and the role of transformative leadership in times of rapid change. This […]
Featuring: David A. Balos, Chase Jorge Fernandez, Pendleton Group Atlanta Marek Gootman, Brookings Institute Moderated by: Jacobus F. Boers, Georgia State University ABOUT THE GLOBAL CITIES INITIATIVE www.brookings.edu Launched in 2011, the Global Cities Initiative (GCI), a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase, aimed to strengthen the international economic connections and competitiveness of city-regions […]
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