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Developing a global mindset among students and faculty is a critical focal area for IBC/MSU-CIBER because a global mindset among students and faculty enhances the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses. A Global Mindset is one of the guiding principles and expectations for accredited schools by AACSB International, the leading, global accreditation institution for business schools. Developing a Global Mindset in a business school among faculty and students should imbue the understanding of other cultures and values, as well as the global nature of business and the importance of understanding global trends.

Developing a global mindset among business leaders and entrepreneurs is a critical focal area for IBC/MSU-CIBER because a global mindset should provide a better understanding of the global business environment and individual country markets, which in turn should enhance the global competitiveness of businesses. MSU-CIBER will continue to train and educate business leaders and entrepreneurs employing several low-cost and high-impact projects and activities that will reach wide audiences.

Developing strong partnerships for maximum reach and optimal scale to enhance global competitiveness is a focal area for IBC/MSU-CIBER because strong partnerships provide the platforms that enable us take advantage of economies of scale and scope to achieve maximum reach. In this way, we can enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses much more effectively and efficiently. MSU-CIBER is a platform that connects several institutions of higher education (e.g., MSU, Broad College and the area studies and centers at MSU, CIBERs, universities, community colleges, Minority Serving Institutions), educational agencies (e.g. Department of Education), professional and academic associations (e.g., Academy of International Business AIB, NASBITE International, CUIBE, Lansing Economic Club, CCID, NACCE), government agencies (MEDC, U.S. Commercial Service) and businesses to promote the development of international skills, awareness and expertise in students, faculty and members of the business community.

Enhancing the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses though discovery is a focal area for IBC/MSU-CIBER because research/discovery can help U.S. companies enhance their competitive advantages in the global marketplace. In brief, though research/discovery U.S. companies can better understand the global business environment and develop the appropriate strategies to succeed in this environment. In addition, they can measure and monitor the impact of their strategies, and improve their internal processes through research/discovery.

IBC offers several curricular and non-curricular programs that enhance a global business mindset at the Broad College and MSU. These programs continue to embed our DEI efforts pervasively in our curriculum, scholarly activity, and interactions with the community. Moreover, our educational programs targeting Community Colleges and Minority Serving Institutions specifically encourages and supports all students, faculty, and staff to help build inclusive communities where diversity and differences are acknowledged as strengths.

Since its founding, Michigan State University has been a leader in international education, research, and outreach. With a focus on equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, as well as quality and connectivity, MSU is committed to fostering partnerships that are collaborative, participatory, empowering, systemic, and transformative. MSU serves around 50,000 students with more than 200 academic programs, of which 37 are ranked in the top 25 nationally. MSU is home to around 10,000 students from more than 140 countries and had one of the nation’s leading education abroad programs offering around 275 programs to 90 countries, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, MSU has an excellent international infrastructure that includes 25 international centers and institutes, a top-ten placement for foreign students, and some 1,400 faculty who conduct research, teach, or provide service in over 175 countries. In 2020, MSU faculty were involved in 761 international projects tackling current challenges that humanity faces and that affect U.S. businesses, including food security, cyber-security, and climate change. In brief, MSU is a leading research university that has been internationally engaged for more than 150 years with a legacy of global collaboration in pursuit of innovation, enhanced research, scholarship, and education (isp.msu.edu).

The Eli College of Business is the largest of the 17 colleges within MSU, home to approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Broad’s undergraduate programs comprise seven majors and nine minors; the graduate program portfolio consists of two MBA programs, three joint-degree programs with other MSU colleges, and seven standalone master’s programs; and the college offers Ph.D. programs in seven areas. These academic programs and the outreach to many business professionals through Broad executive education programs are delivered by 172 full-time faculty that include 41 endowed professorships and over 120 full-time staff. The Broad College of Business has a strong reputation as a top-of-the-mind business school globally with faculty members from 24 countries, 92 of whom engage in international teaching, research, and/or service annually. The Broad College ranks 13th among public universities and has several highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, such as Supply Chain Management (#1), Marketing Research (#1), Production/Operations Management (#5), International Business (#20), Management (#13), and Accounting (#21). Enhancing a global mindset is central to the college’s mission and aspirations along with the digital economy, ethics and integrity, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. MSU. The Global Mindset strategic theme of the Broad College aims to develop diverse, rigorous, innovative undergraduate and graduate educational programs that prepare students to succeed in a global business environment and enrich lifelong learning with a global mindset. In brief, the Broad College’s internationalization strategy focuses on research, educational and engagement programs at the nexus of the university and college’s thematic strengths, regional expertise, and global partnerships (broad.msu.edu).

A distinguished Advisory Board for MSU-CIBER first met on 15 February 1989 under the leadership of Mr. Robert Stempel, a graduate of Michigan State University’s Executive MBA Program and then Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Detroit. The Council members convened initially on a monthly basis to formulate the mission, objectives, and desirable programs for the MSU-CIBER.

The current Advisory Board has a very diverse composition with representatives from the academic community within Broad College and MSU, from the Government & various associations and civil organizations, as well as from the local and global business community. With the help and guidance of its advisory board, IBC/MSU-CIBER will continue its high-impact activities for the university community and for the State of Michigan, as well as for the region and the nation.

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