Center for Global Business

The Center for Global Business (CGB) is the home of the Title VI CIBE grant at the University of Maryland and the driver of international business and global mindset education at the Smith School. CGB serves as a national resource for international commerce in the state of Maryland, specifically in regard to training and preparing students, companies, and current and future business leaders to compete successfully in the global market.

An Award-winning Center of Excellence

$87.2K
Awarded in study abroad scholarships
62
Global learning programs offered
61
Faculty involved in global learning
46
Students placed in global internships
33
Alumni engaged in CGB activities

18
Clients served through consulting & internships

Data collected from the 2024–25 academic year.

Global Experiential Learning

Immersive programs—such as global consulting, study abroad, and international competitions—equip students with real-world skills and a deeper understanding of global business challenges and opportunities.

Research & Faculty Development

We support innovative research and faculty development that expands knowledge of international business and integrates global perspectives into teaching and scholarship.

Thought Leadership & Events

Through global research initiatives, speaker series, and timely insights on topics like AI, sustainability, and emerging markets, we shape dialogue on the future of international business.

Business Outreach & Support

We engage alumni, industry, and government partners through global programs, including export consulting, internships, and market entry support—driving impact beyond the classroom.

Latest News from the Center

Inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum Brings Global Employers and Industry Experts to Smith
The Center for Global Business and Office of Career Services at the Smith School hosted the inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum…
Read News Story : Inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum Brings Global Employers and Industry Experts to Smith
Smith Students Take Studies Abroad During Winter Session
Between the fall and spring semesters of 2025-26, 90 undergraduates at the Robert H. Smith School of Business studied international…
Read News Story : Smith Students Take Studies Abroad During Winter Session
Annual Embassy Day Provides Immersive Global Opportunity for Students Without Leaving the Country
Nearly 80 Robert H. Smith School of Business students visited embassies along Washington’s Embassy Row for the Center for Global Business’s…
Read News Story : Annual Embassy Day Provides Immersive Global Opportunity for Students Without Leaving the Country
Distinguished Speakers in International Business Event Shines A Light on Synthetic Biology, Economic Security and More

CGB Board Member Erik Peterson presents the 2026 to 2031 Global Wild Cards

Read News Story : Distinguished Speakers in International Business Event Shines A Light on Synthetic Biology, Economic Security and More
Maryland Businesses Express Cautious Optimism for 2026 Following a Rough 2025
Maryland businesses faced rising costs, federal workforce cuts and new tariffs in 2025, but a statewide survey shows cautious optimism for…
Read News Story : Maryland Businesses Express Cautious Optimism for 2026 Following a Rough 2025
Amid Competitive Job Market, International Skills Give Students an Edge
New research from the Center for Global Business shows that study abroad programs enhance students’ career outcomes—leading to quicker job…
Read News Story : Amid Competitive Job Market, International Skills Give Students an Edge

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