MSI Consortium: Designing & Executing World-Class DBA Program
2021-07-15 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
Maintaining rigorous and relevance of their educations are among the two top priorities of business schools. One potential way to achieve these goals is to design and execute a successful DBA program. DBA programs allow business professionals to achieve a doctorate degree while working full-time. These interdisciplinary doctorates emphasize application of rigorous research to solve practical business problems, moreover, they allow their graduates to continue and grow their professional career and to shift into a part-time or full-time academic career.
Join us to discuss the secrets of how to design and maintain top quality global DBA programs. Three wonderful speakers from three continents will share the best practices of the DBA programs they manage.
Key takeaways:
Understanding the differences (in terms of goals, target students, program management, learning outcomes, and outputs) between DBA and PhD programs
Understanding the similarities and differences of the highest-quality DBA programs around the globe; learning about the essential features of successful DBA programs
Comprehending benefits and opportunities of a high-profile DBA program in the educational institution
Envisioning potential challenges when maintaining top quality and attractiveness of a DBA program

Department of Economics Seminar Series - The Effect of Advisors’ Incentives on Clients’ Investments
2021-09-03 00:00 | virtual
Jordi Blanes i Vidal from LSE will present The Effect of Advisors Incentives on Clients Investments.Though it’s in the theory seminar given its IO/contracts nature, the paper’s contents are highly and mostly empirical, and finance and macro-flavored, as you can tell from the abstract and attached paper. All faculty and students are welcome.
Dr Jordi Blanes i Vidal is Associate Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to this he was a Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University. During 2007 he was also a visiting scholar at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He received his PhD and Master’s, both in economics, from LSE and his BA in economics from the University of Valencia. His expertise includes organizational economics, political economy, leadership, and human resource management. His papers have appeared in journals such as Review of Economic Studies, RAND Journal of Economics, Journal of Law and Economics, and American Economic Review.
If you would like to meet Jordi, please sign up here:: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pmWva8ijshoIWHWNmZMH6PofKHgS6YAoMR8eMJ2Xt3A/edit#gid=0
The password for the virtual zoom event is: msutheory

Using Cultural Distance in International Business Research: Tips and Trends - Research Spotlight by MSU & Texas A&M CIBERS
2021-09-07 00:00 | virtual
For this webinar, we invited three international business/marketing scholars who have recently published important work on the measurement of cultural distance. Specifically, our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices for using cultural distance in international marketing/business research. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
To register, please click the link under the website.

MBN Speaker Series - Mobility Panel Discussion
2021-09-08 00:00 | virtual
Carla Bailo, is the President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), and is a leader in engineering and vehicle program management with 35 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Glenn Stevens Jr., is the executive director of MICHauto and serves as the Detroit Regional Chambers vice president of automotive and mobility initiatives. In this role, Stevens provides strategic direction and leadership to the MICHauto program in its efforts to promote, grow and retain Michigans automotive and next-generation mobility industries.
They will be joined by Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer, Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, his office works across state government, academia, and private industry to enhance Michigans mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility, and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses.
Please register using the link under Website

MSI Consortium - IB Webinar Series: Designing and Sustaining MBA Programs that Reflect Business Relevance & a Disruptive World
2021-09-09 00:00 | virtual
Featuring:
Dr. Liesl Riddle, George Washington University School of Business, US
Dr. Andreas Schotter, Ivey Business School, Canada
Webinar Jointly Organized by AIB Teaching & Education SIG and GSU CIBER
MBA programs are an essential part of executive development globally. Ability to provide managers with frameworks and insights that would help developing their businesses further ensures the success of an MBA program. However, how can universities and academic faculty teaching in them ensure that MBA education reflects fast-pacing realities of disruptive business environment? How can MBAs incorporate state-of-art knowledge from the world of practice without compromising demands for the academic rigorousness? What materials, teaching methods, and teaching approaches should dominate MBA programs to train managers operating in constant uncertainty and change?
Join us to discuss these and many other essential questions with two outstanding educators and program managers who brought MBA education in their schools to new heights.
This webinar is free to attend, but you must register in advance using the link listed under Website

MSI Consortium- 3 Part IB Webinar Series - Global Case Teaching Materials Workshop: How to Develop, Write, and Publish Compact Cases
2021-09-16 00:00 - 2021-10-28 00:00 | virtual
Join us for a three-part webinar on how to write a compact case in business. Compact cases are emerging as a new case format. They are typically under 1,000 words. Hear from our expert, Dr. Rebecca Morris, on how to develop, research, prepare instructors materials, and publish a compact case.
The first webinar will cover specifics and approaches on how to develop a compact case. Registrants will then have to opportunity to develop their own case and submit it for judging. During the second webinar we will award three compact case submissions U.S. $150 and discuss dos and donts as key learning objectives. The final webinar will cover how to prepare an instructors manual and submission for publication of your case.
Registration is FREE and open to all, but required. Please click on the Website url to register.

SupChina - China Corner Office Podcast
2021-09-22 00:00 | New York based Podcast, New York, United States
China Corner Office’spodcast organized in partnership withSupChina, the leading media platform for China-related news and insights, and the US-China Business Council, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that represents over 250 companies doing business with China, many of them Fortune 500 firms.
In every state, there is a unique ecosystem that supports trade with China and other countries that track the national situation to varying degrees. This episode examines how firms in Michigan have continued to do business with China in recent years and what are the resources available to Michigan companies who are interested in exporting.
Speakers: Chris Marquis – Moderator (Cornell University), Erkan Kocas (MSU-CIBER),Mark Becker (Cherry Central Co-Op), Kendra Kuo (U.S. Commercial Service), Alyssa Tracey (MEDC)
For the live event, there were 92 people that registered to attend.
For the Youtube video, there are 47 views
For the Podcast, there are 316 listens

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Demystifying China Part I
2021-09-23 00:00 | virtual
SpeakerAmbassador Craig Allen, Alyssa Tracey, Carlotta Gmachl
Are you interested in doing business with China? IBCs Global Business Club together with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and U.S. China Business Council are organizing a two-part event series focused on how Michigan companies can tackle the Chinese market. Part 1 of the series will examine the U.S. China Business Councils annual survey, which takes a deep dive into the data and trends in the US-China relationship. We would also like to encourage businesses who wish to OR already do business in China to attend the meeting and give us some feedback on their experience. Part 2 of the series will take place in October of 2021 and will give companies a toolbox to assist with their entry to China – stay tuned for more information soon!
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

MSI - Consortium - Evolution of IB Thought and Discipline: A Conversation with Professor Peter J. Buckley
2021-09-23 00:00 | virtual
This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Register in the website link
Moderated by S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University
Atilla Yaprak, Wayne State University
Join us for a conversation with Professor Peter Buckley, inarguably one of the foremost thought leaders in international business. As a highly influential contributor to the development of the field of international business, Professor Buckley will comment on the past, present, and future of thought development and respond to questions by moderators.
Key takeaways:
Gain a historical perspective on the evolution of international business scholarship
Learn about milestones and key contributors to international business theory
Be inspired by Professor Buckleys views about the future of international business research

Department of Economics Seminar Series - "Special Deals from Special Investors: The Rise of State-Connected Private Owners in China"
2021-09-24 00:00 | N. Kedzie Hall, 354 Farm Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Chang-Tai Hsiehis the Winkleread Professor of Economics and Chicago Booth, an NBER Research Associate,a Senior Fellow at the Bureau for Research in Economic Analysis of Development,an Elected Member of Academia Sinica, and the recipient of the Sun Ye-Fang award for research on the Chinese economy. His work bridges macroeconomics and applied economics with a focus on economic development and growth in Latin America and Asia. He will be presenting Special Deals from Special Investors: The Rise of State-Connected Private Owners in China (available via the link,under working papers) which studies ownership structures of Chinese firms and connections to state-owned firms.

Midwest Economic Theory and International Trade Conference
2021-10-08 00:00 - 2021-10-10 00:00 | Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, 48933, United States
The Fall 2021 Midwest Economic Theory and International Trade Meetings will be held October 8-10 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The meeting will be in person and there is no submission fee and no registration fee. The deadline for submission is August 25 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Please see the file upload attachment for details and the conference website will be updated soon.

Globalization, Islam, and Marketing - Research Spotlight by MSU-CIBER and MSU-MSP
2021-10-14 00:00 | virtual
The global Muslim market, encompassing 1.8 billion consumers and with an estimated worth of 3.2 trillion dollars by 2024, is of interest to many companies and scholars of business. This panel will discuss a diverse array of topics such as the halal industry, Islamic branding, and Islamic business strategy. The event will be moderated by Professor Ahmet H. Kirca
(Director MSU-CIBER) and MohammadH. Khalil (MSU-MSP).

Developing a Global Mindset at Community Colleges: How to Design Your International Business Course
2021-10-15 00:00 | virtual
A half-day, virtual workshop by the Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER).
Are you looking to offer more international coursework? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to internationalize general business courses at the two-year college level. The workshop is specifically targeted towards educators and will focus on all aspects of internationalizing business education.
Agenda:
10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:15 – 11:30 AM Developing an IB Course: Strategies, Topics, Texts, Formats
11:30 – 11:40 AM Break
11:40 – 12:30 AM Resources of Content for Your International Business Course

Global Business Club: The Politics are Difficult, the Economics aren't - The Future of Investing in China
2021-10-19 00:00 | virtual
IBC’s Global Business Club together with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations and their China Townhall Initiative are organizing the second part of our Demystifying China event series. This townhall will feature keynote Amy P. Celico, Principal at Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG), who will take a deep dive into whether companies should consider investing time, resources, and money into China.
After the event, participants can join the National Committee of U.S. China Relation’s national townhall at 7PM EDT featuring best selling author and CNN host Fareed Zakaria. Zakariawill talk abouthow the U.S.-China relationship affects our cities, towns, and communities. From supply chains to national security, new technologies to climate change, the future of both countries will be determined by their relations with one another and the global community. More about his event can be found here:https://www.ncuscr.org/event/CTH-2021-fareed-zakaria

2021 Broad College International Business Case Competition
2021-10-29 00:00 | Broad College of Business, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business 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, $1,200 for the 2nd place, $800 for the 3rd 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 in the competition and be assigned to a team by organizers
Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the limit of 12 teams is reached
Competition sign-up deadline: Oct 15, 2021
Registration Link:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/caseregistration/
***Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file***
For more information, please contact Carlotta Gmachl at gmachlca@msu.edu.

Research Spotlight: Opportunities in International Sales Research - Tips and Trends
2021-11-08 00:00 | virtual
For this webinar, we invited three marketing scholars who have recently published important foundational work for the future of international marketing scholarship in the field of personal selling and sales management. Our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.

MSI - Consortium - Igniting Change: Diverse Representation in Global Business
2021-11-11 00:00 | virtual
This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants.
Where are the women in teaching cases? Does the current cannon of business teaching cases look like researchers, students, and practitioners? Only 11% of top-used teaching cases have a female protagonist, and the percentage for women of color is even lower. Business Schools across the globe are working to achieve enrollment gender parity – what does it mean when women dont see themselves in cases literature?
Please join us for a provocative session on the underrepresentation of women in global teaching cases. Hear from a researcher who uncovered the teaching cases underrepresentation of minorities, a female CEO who is actioning these findings to support more women in MBA programs, and a leading cases publisher committed to publishing case research that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Its time to positively represents real women in leadership positions in the workplace and impact the status quo!
Featuring:
Erika Valenti, EVP Emerald Publishing
Lesley Symons, Founder of The Case for Women
Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forté
Gabi Rundle, Cases Product Manager Emerald Publishing

Community Colleges Go Global: How to Design Your International Business Course
2021-11-12 00:00 | virtual
A half-day, virtual workshop by the Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER).
Are you looking to offer more international coursework? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to internationalize general business courses at the two-year college level. This workshop specifically targets educators and will focus on all aspects of internationalizing business education.

Back to Business: Aerospace and Defense Roundtable
2021-11-17 00:00 | virtual
Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) invites you to join us for our November Back to Business event focused on the Defense and Aerospace Industry. This virtual roundtable will take place on November 17th from 9-10:30 a.m viaZoom.
The roundtable discussion will feature an overview of the Defense and Aerospace industries, as well as the STEP program and international trade. It will feature special guest speakers from the Michigan Defense Center, MEDC and Michigan State University International Business Center. We will highlight programs and services offered by MEDC and MCPED. Additionally, we may cover some situational topics such as company successes and challenges, new trade markets and more.

MEDC Aerospace and Defense Roundtable
2021-11-17 00:00
Defense and aerospace companies are invited to a roundtable event to discuss industry-wide export challenges and opportunities to better inform our team of how we may adjust our program offerings. Companies interested in participating should contact their international trade manager by Nov. 10.

MSI - Consortium - The Economic & Business Environments in Africa: Current Realities & Challenges
2021-11-18 00:00 | virtual
This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.
Africa, as a whole, is experiencing significant political, economic and sociocultural changes that will determine, for the short and possibly the long terms, whether it is ‘Africa rising’ or ‘Africa stagnating’. While we recognize the significant differences between Africa’s regions and the unique context of each of its leading economies, there are common challenges that call for a unified and coordinated approach.
In this webinar, Georgia State University professor Mourad Dakhli, and University of Pretoria professor Carolyn Chisadza invite you to join in on a conversation exploring the current realities and future prospects of Africa’s economic and business context. Some of the topics that we will debater include institutional development across the continent, the changing landscape of doing business in major African economies, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, and the Pan-African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its expected consequences.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - 2022 Economic Forecast
2021-12-07 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Lansing Chamber Economic Club will welcome two prominent economic experts, Quentin L. Messer, Jr., president and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Patrick Anderson, principal and CEO, Anderson Economic Group.In partnership with the Michigan Business Network (MBN), Mr. Messer Jr. will break down the Future Business Index Survey and Mr. Anderson will discuss the 2021-2022 economic forecast highlighting Michigan’s and the Lansing regions economic competitiveness.
To register, please click on the URL.

Exporting Demystified: The Keys to Export Success
2021-12-09 00:00
Automation Alleys event will feature international business experts who will demystify the export process and explain why the opportunities to sell overseas far outweigh the challenges. Speakers will provide case studies on how companies can best position themselves to take advantage of business opportunities overseas while sidestepping some of the common hurdles faced by exporters. They will also focus on countries around the world with the highest demand for Michigans goods and services.
For additional information and to register, please click on the website link.

Research Spotlight: How Will Cryptocurrency Transform the Future of International Business and Trade
2022-01-25 00:00 | virtual
Major trading companies and MNCs around the world are recognizing the transformative impact of block chain technology in operating global supply chains, managing trade finance, and unlocking new business models. For this webinar, we invited two scholars from fiancé and economics fields to gain a better understanding of the impact of cryptocurrencies in the future of international business and trade. Specifically, the general discussion point will be around the introduction of cryptocurrencies, asset market volatilities, and international business. Our panelists will also discuss the potential impact of block chain technology on international trade, international business and finance. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
Key Takeaways
Gain insights into the introduction of cryptocurrencies in international business and trade
Learn the potential impact of block chain technology in operating global supply chains, managing trade finance, and unlocking new business models
Learn the current state of the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies in the future of international business and trade.

Global Business Club: Foreign Direct Investment in Michigan
2022-01-27 00:00 | virtual
IBCs Global Business Club is hosting an event focused on foreign direct investment in Michigan. The webinar will give an overview of FDI and economic data pre and during the Covid-19 pandemic. After the keynote, a panel of economic development experts will discuss trends they have seen in FDI, discuss recent investment projects, and talk about what they foresee in the year to come.
To register, please click on the website link below.

MSI Consortium - From Product to Platform: Transformation in the Global Automotive Industry
2022-01-27 00:00 | virtual
Emerging from the disruptive market forces of the twenty first century, the global automotive industry has become synonymous with more than just mobility.Advances in technology and the transformation of systems are enabling innovative products that allow vehicles to serve as platforms for other products; vehicles are becoming living rooms on wheels. Heritage brands are racing to compete with relatively recent market entrants who have refined over the air vehicle software updates that are used to optimize a vehicles performance.
With a panel of global experts from both industry and academia, this webinar will explore the types of product possibilities that are emerging, the nature of the companies that will compete in this emerging space, and the implications for associated industries and supply chains.
To register, please click on the website link below.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - 65th Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine
2022-02-01 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
In recognition of this significant milestone, Ernest Green, a member of the Little Rock Nine, will join the Lansing Economic Club on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Mr. Green, a Michigan State University alumnus, will be interviewed by Elaine Hardy, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, City of East Lansing. Green will speak about the Little Rock Nine’s importance in the continued fight for civil rights and justice in the United States.

China and the World: Beyond the Headlines -The Important Role of Chinese Americans in U.S. History, Business, and Society
2022-02-09 00:00
In partnership with MSU faculty and the Committee of 100, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing
the inclusion of Chinese Americans across society, this event will provide an overview of Chinese American
history in the US in an effort to combat anti-Asian hate and to raise awareness about the important role
Chinese Americans have played in US history. The panelists will share their expertise, and the event will allow
plenty of time for Q&A from the audience.

MEDC Mobility Roundtable
2022-02-10 00:00
Automotive- and mobility-sector companies are invited to join MEDC, Ann Arbor SPARK, and MSU International Business Center for a virtual roundtable discussion to share insights into challenges and successes of entering new markets. The discussion aims to inform moderators of how export programs can be better aligned to support this industry in 2022 and beyond.
This virtual event will be held February 10, 9am10:30am and is open to up to 20 companies statewide. If you are interested in participating, please contact your International Trade Manager.

MSI Consortium - Brave New World of Retailing: Trials, Tribulations and Tips
2022-02-10 00:00 | virtual
This presentation offers an overview of the current problems and possibilities in the retailing industry with suggestions for educators and researchers, as well as practitioners in the area. Retailing is a service industry that exists in all the countries around the globe albeit at different levels of development. As a result, the transformation that the world is going through is most evident in retailing given its ubiquitous nature in peoples lives in the world. The digital revolution, along with changes in the macro environments and consumer behaviors, trigger and fuel this transformation.
