Dr.Das is a Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Wals School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Jishnus work focuses on health and education in low and middle-income countries, with an emphasis on social markets, or common, but complex, conflagrations of public and private education and health providers operating in a small geographical space. No registration is required to attend this event. For additional information on Dr. Das, please click the website link below.

Strategic insight generation has been utilizing technology-driven analytical capabilities for some time and with the recent developments introduced through Generative AI, more are to come. However, no matter how tools change, clear understanding of differences across borders remains essential. This session explores the practical aspects of customizing marketing research to leverage local norms and values, emphasizing the critical importance of cultural competence. Key Takeaways: 1.Explore the significance of insight generation for international businesses. 2.Examine the variances in marketing research and insight generation between countries and the impact of cultural differences. 3.Identify the challenges and critical success factors in international marketing research and gain practical recommendations. This is a FREE webinar, but pre-registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants

IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business student case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session. You are invited! $4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.) Each participant will receive Case in Point: Case Competition book, a great toolkit for case preparation Potential to represent Broad College at the national case competitions Eligibility The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either: form a team of 4 students (preferred option) or express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early! Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below) Competition sign-up deadline: November 3, 2023 Registration Link:https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2s42vUNwmuoBtfo For more information, please contact: Junyu Sun at sunjunyu@msu.edu

This conversation features Professor Anne-Wil Harzing, provider of the Harzing.com web portal and the Harzing Academic Resources YouTube channel, and a discussion of the resources she offers for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and academics more generally. Anne-Wil will explain what motivated her early on in her career to offer resources and guidance for ECRs. She will take the participants through the origins of her website, the Journal Quality List and Publish or Perish software. Anne-Wil will also discuss the CYGNA network, her blog on all things academia, career guides, and YouTube channel, as well as the recent #PositiveAcademia initiative. She will also offer her top-3 dos and donts for ECRs in developing their careers and tips for ECRs to build up their external profiles. What You Will Learn: 1. Resources and insights every academic needs for professional development 2. Guidelines for developing your professional network 3. Suggestions for best practice in developing ones career This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Time is EST.

Dr.Buera is the Sam B. Cook Professor of Economics at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation on economic develop and growth. No registration is required to attend this event. For additional information on Dr. Buera, please click the website link below.

David Bahnsen, American portfolio manager, author and television commentator, will provide a 2024 economic preview.

As the third event in the new Global Business Club of Michigan Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with MEDC and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence…

Dr.Prashant is Professor of Economics at University of California-San Diego. He has published widely on topics of international migration and international development. No registration is required for this event. Please click on the website link below for more information on Dr. Prashant.

Join the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lansing Promise at the April Economic Club as we celebrate the powerful intersection of business, students, education and community in Greater…

Dr.Rossi-Hansberg is the Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He has published widely on why international trade occurs, as well as its impacts on firm organization and firm productivity. No registration is required to attend this event. Please click on the website link below for more information on Dr. Rossi-Hansberg.

Late Professor Emeritus Ernest W.(Bill) Ogram, Jr., of Georgia State University served as the first editor in chief (1970-1975) of Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS), the flagship journal in…

For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the MSU Marketing Department and African Studies Center to highlight the West…

Join us for the May Lansing Economic Club, featuring a panel discussion on Michigan’s economic growth. Panelists include Quentin Messer, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Hilary Doe,…

Calling all IB educators who are aiming for excellence in teaching: If you teach international business and wish to learn from and be inspired by world-class master teachers and mentors,…

The MSU International Business Center is sponsoring a Global Business Networking event hosted by the German American Business Council of Michigan and MSU VIPP.  This event will bring together 30…

Speaker Speakers and Panelists For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel…

This webinar will provide an industry and academic perspective on how to launch and adapt your brands and products for global markets.  Topics will include best practices and pitfalls to…

In this webinar, editors of three prominent journals in the international business field will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing…