Careers Crossing Borders

Careers Crossing Borders is a series of opportunities of the Center for Global Business intended to help students explore and navigate career paths in international business, gain perspective from professionals about their career experiences, and leverage their global mindset. The Careers Crossing Borders series can include:

  • The Keynote and Speaker Series
  • A Case Interview Competition
  • A Dinner Networking Conversation
  • The Trek

Upcoming Events

Careers Crossing Borders: The Trek

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Save-the-date for Careers Crossing Borders: The Trek, a day of site visits to explore global careers at dynamic international companies and organizations in Maryland. Agenda is forthcoming.

Transportation to/from Van Munching Hall and lunch will be provided. Registration coming soon.

Careers Crossing Borders: Global Business & Leadership Forum

When: Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Van Munching Hall

On Friday, April 17, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will host the Careers Crossing Borders: Global Business & Leadership Forum, a full-day experience connecting students with senior leaders and global employers. Part of the Center for Global Business’s Careers Crossing Borders series and co-organized with the Office of Career Services, the forum will feature an executive keynote, industry panels, intentional networking and a mini career fair.

Students: Register now to explore global business trends, international career pathways and the importance of global competence in today’s business world. Find out how global skills like cross-cultural communication and global awareness show up in real-world roles—whether you’re working with international teams, collaborating across borders or supporting global markets from anywhere. Engage with professionals and organizations operating in the global marketplace while building meaningful connections that can shape your career trajectory.

Student Registration

Employers: Reserve your space today to connect with high-caliber Smith School students from undergraduate, business master’s and MBA programs who are equipped with the global skills employers need. Our students bring experience and readiness in cross-border collaboration, global market awareness and working within internationally engaged teams—capabilities that translate across industries and functions.

The Global Forum Career Fair will take place from 2-5:30 p.m., connecting employers with candidates prepared to contribute in finance, analytics, marketing, management, supply chain and related business functions.

Employer Registration

Alumni and Colleagues: Register now as guests of honor of the Center for Global Business and the Office of Career Services to share professional insights with students pursuing careers in an interconnected world.

Alumni and Colleague Registration

Keynote speakers, panelists, participating companies and a tentative agenda will be announced soon.

Past Events

November 18, 2025
Careers Crossing Borders: Careers in Global Fashion
Students gathered for a panel and mini roundtables with global fashion professionals, who shared career journeys, essential skills, and industry insights. Hosted with the Smith School’s Fashion Business and International Business Associations, the event offered networking, practical guidance, and small-group conversations on global fashion careers.

October 24, 2025
Careers crossing borders: The case interview competition
Students from across the University of Maryland participated in the Center for Global Business’s Careers Crossing Borders Case Interview Competition, developing global business skills while presenting market expansion strategies for biotech firm AkriVita. The event fostered cross-campus collaboration, networking, and professional readiness.

September 25, 2025
Careers Crossing Borders: The Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Trade 
Students at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business gathered Sept. 25 for the first Careers Crossing Borders “Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Trade,” where professionals shared insights and networking opportunities on navigating evolving global markets and trade careers.

April 25, 2025
Students Explore Global Trade and Sustainability in CGB Industry Trek
As part of the Careers Crossing Borders series, Smith students toured Hughes Network Systems, the Port of Baltimore, and MSC’s office to explore careers in global logistics, connectivity, and sustainability while learning from industry leaders about real-world international business practices.

April 3, 2025
Alumni Return to College Park to Share Insights on Global Careers
Students gained global career insights from a panel of alumni across industries at the April 3 Careers Crossing Borders event. Hosted by the Center for Global Business, the panel emphasized relationship-building, cultural awareness, and passion as keys to international success.

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