By providing nationally recognized international business education programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels, CIBS leads in training future international business leaders. CIBS provides national leadership in developing innovative teaching techniques and comprehensive academic programs designed to train students to compete in the rapidly expanding global economy.

CIBS research programs are designed to promote the competitiveness of U.S. firms by improving understanding of the nature of the global marketplace and developing innovative strategies for competing internationally. CIBS supports the research efforts of faculty and advanced degree candidates in business, foreign languages, international studies, and other disciplines to enhance the nation’s knowledge of the cultural and commercial dimensions of international business.

Photo above right shows a group of business college faculty, Drs. Luis F. Juarez, Felipe Burgos, Roberto Solano-Mendez, Robyn Johnson, and Jorge Duran from La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico.

Through its outreach programs, CIBS offers international business, language, and culture training for the business community by providing the information, skills, and training needed to operate effectively within global markets. CIBS’ outreach programs also improve the international business understanding of other groups critical to its mission, including faculty administrators at other institutions of higher learning, policy makers, government officials, and the media. Particular emphasis is given to primary and secondary school teachers through the CIBS sponsored Scholastic Assistance for Global Education (SAGE) program.