Lessons Beyond Borders: Short-Term Study Abroad 2025
Smith School students participated in short-term study abroad programs across the UAE, U.K., Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Portugal, and Morocco. Led by faculty, these experiences provided firsthand exposure to global business practices, emphasizing finance, technology, sustainability, and international market dynamics.
In partnership with Startup UMD, CGB presents “Market Research for Export: Finding the Right Opportunities,” a webinar featuring Kellie Greene of Harvest Global Trading LLC and Certified Senior Business Advisor at the Onondaga Watertown Small Business Development Center.
Thorough market research is key to identifying the right opportunities, reducing risks, and making informed decisions. Join us as Greene guides you through essential research techniques to evaluate potential markets, understand customer needs, and navigate international trade landscapes.
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Embassy Day Gives Students Unique Opportunities to Learn About Global Business
Smith’s Embassy Day, organized by the Center for Global Business, gave 100 students—from first-years to graduate students—a firsthand look at global business and diplomacy. Visiting two of eight embassies, students engaged with diplomats, explored international trade, and gained insights into global relations.
As part of the Careers Crossing Borders series, the Center for Global Business presents The Trek. Discover exciting career opportunities during a day of site visits to explore global careers at dynamic international companies and organizations in Maryland.
Confirmed visits include EchoStar, the Port of Baltimore, and Mediterranean Shipping Company. An additional visit may be confirmed.
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Save the date and join the Center for Global Business for an evening of global career exploration and networking over dinner.
Students, spend an evening with Smith School alumni from companies such as Dell Technologies, Johnson Controls, Bayer Crop Science, and more to learn about international career paths and how to leverage your global mindset. Open to all students and majors.
Alumni friends and colleagues of the Center for Global Business, be our guests of honor and share your experience with like-minded peers and students interested in global careers.
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For the First Time, Smith Takes Tech Consulting Across the Pond
Smith’s undergraduate information systems program launched its first study abroad experience, taking students to London for hands-on tech consulting. Students collaborated with companies on analytics and AI projects, networked with industry leaders, and gained real-world experience in global technology and business challenges.
New Groundbreaking Competition Focuses on Ethical, Sustainable Global Business Solutions
The Grand Global Challenges Competition invites UMD students to tackle global issues through ethical, sustainable solutions. This year’s winning team will compete at Loyola Marymount’s International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition in April.
Global Wild Cards and Their Impact on the Next Five Years
Kislaya Prasad, academic director of the Center for Global Business, hosted Erik Peterson at the center’s Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series. Peterson discussed key global trends, including middle powers, tariffs, corruption, and AI, highlighting economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts shaping the next five years.
CGB Invites the Smith Community to Explore During IEW
The Center for Global Business (CGB) hosted a week of programs and events from November 18-22 for students to explore and expand their global mindset, global career possibilities, and all that international education offers.
CGB Invites the Smith Community to Explore During International Education Week
The goal of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education’s nationwide initiative International Education Week (IEW) held every third week of November is to broaden perspectives and highlight opportunities for American students to study abroad and for international students to explore the United States through exchange programs. This year, the theme for IEW was “EXPLORE,” focusing on exploring different opportunities to develop a global view, gain new experiences, and learn about unfamiliar languages and cultures.