Building Global Readiness: Inside the Maryland Global Consulting Program
The Maryland Global Consulting Program connected students with Maryland companies to tackle international business challenges. Projects ranged from global education expansion to AI in public health, offering students hands-on consulting experience while delivering strategic insights to help clients grow globally.
Smith School and Utrecht Students Brew Up International Export Plans for Beer Brands
Students from the Smith School and University of Utrecht collaborated in a course led by Professor Amna Kirmani, developing export plans for RavenBeer and La Trappe while gaining real-world experience in cross-cultural teamwork and international marketing challenges.
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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.
UMD Students Shine in National Case Competitions
University of Maryland students excelled in two national case competitions with support from the Center for Global Business. Undergraduates won first place at CGB’s Grand Global Challenges Competition and competed in Los Angeles, proposing a sustainable alternative to sand mining. Meanwhile, Smith School graduate students tackled business expansion strategies at the NASBITE International Case Competition in Cleveland.
2025 CIBE International Research Award Goes to PhD Candidate for Wage Study
PhD candidate Kanat Isakov received the 2025 CIBE International Research Award for his study on how external economic shocks affect wage setting and inequality in developing countries, using linked employer-employee data and fieldwork access in Colombia.
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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.
Expanding into international markets presents a major opportunity for startups—but how do you choose the right one? This webinar offers a practical approach to market selection, helping you avoid costly missteps and maximize your global potential.
Kellie Greene, an export advisor, will discuss:
- Key factors to consider when selecting an export market
- How to assess demand, competition and regulatory challenges
- Practical frameworks for startups with limited resources
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
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Register as a guest for the World Bank/IMF 2025 Spring Meetings through the Center for Global Business (CGB). Guest registration closes at the end of the day on April 11.
To apply, submit the required documentation with your registration. If you have any questions, contact GuestRegistration@worldbank.org.
Students who need confirmation of their university status and academic interest can request documentation from the Center for Global Business at smithglobal@umd.edu.
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