Global Management Center

*Applications and nominations are being accepted for the endowed chair in support of international business*

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Dr. Michael Hu, Bridgestone Chair of International Business, Academic Director of the Global Management Center

Dr. Hu teaches marketing management and marketing research at the MBA level. His research interests lie in marketing research, international business, neural networks and applied statistics.

Dr. Michael J. Barnes, John F. Fiedler-Borgwarner Endowed Chair in Global Business Studies (2003 - 2007)

Dr. Barnes brought a unique blend of academic and business experience to his role. Dr. Barnes has more than 25 years experience in international finance and investment banking, holding executive positions with the World Bank in Washington D.C., the Union Bank of Switzerland, and the Industrial Bank of Japan.

The Goals of the Global Management Center are to:

Engage with the world beyond our campuses.
Increase awareness and understanding of the new challenges, opportunities, and concerns in global affairs.
Provide innovative learning experiences for students.
Prepare students to perform successfully in a globally competitive work environment.
Provide a practical perspective to the integrated study of business, culture, and communication.
Collaborate and coordinate with local, regional, and international partners in education and business to encourage multi-disciplinary scholarly research, teaching, and practice.

Recent Events and Activities

BORGWARNER LECTURE SPEAKER SERIES

Dr. Ilan Alon, Petters Chair of International Business, Rollins College, FL, “The Evolving Socio-Economic and Political Landscape of International Business in China,” December 2007.

Dr. Patrick Low, Director of Economic Research and Statistics, World Trade Organization, “State of the Global Trade Address,” April 25, 2007

Mr. Tim Manganello, BorgWarner CEO and Chairman, “Managing the Global Enterprise,” November 2006.

Mr. Joe Leonard, Chairman and CEO of AirTran Airlines, “Strategic Positioning: The Case of AirTran,” April 2006.

Mr. Gary Johnson, President of the World Trade Center in Cleveland, “NEO-Globalization: Globalization as it affects Northeast Ohio,” March 2006.

MBA CASE COMPETITION

John Molson International MBA Case Competition, Montreal Canada, 2006, 2007, 2008.

International MBA Case Competition at the George Washington University, 2007.

RESEARCH SPONSORSHIP

Since 2006, the Global Management Center has awarded a number of grants to faculty and doctoral students to support research initiatives in the areas of Outsourcing and Off-shoring, International Financial Reporting Standards, Global Brand Extension, and Retail Patterns in U.S.A. and China. Awards have also been used to strengthen teaching and research partnerships abroad.