Partnerships
The globalEDGE™ knowledge portal is the #1 web resource for "international business" information based on search rankings by all major Search engines as of 26 July 2006 for business executives, public policy makers, scholars, and students. The following organizations help us maintain globalEDGE™ as the world's leading online international business resource by providing resources for development and maintenance of its various features.
With its network of offices across the United States and in more than 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist or commercial officer nearest you by visiting http://www.export.gov/.
Coface North America is a unit of the Coface Group, a world leader in trade-risk management, serving 85,000 clients in 93 countries worldwide. Leveraging 60 years of experience and a database of 50 million companies, Coface sets the global standard in assessing creditworthiness and protecting companies worldwide against the risk of non-payment. For more on Coface's products and services visit http://www.coface-usa.com.
McGraw-Hill addresses all aspects of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. McGraw-Hill is a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for business. MSU-CIBER provides internationally oriented assignments, based on globalEDGE™ material, in McGraw-Hill's textbooks.
The American Marketing Association has 38,000 members worldwide (including 3,000 academics). For over six decades the AMA has been the leading resource in the marketing profession. MSU-CIBER provides international content from globalEDGE™ to AMA's member-only portal MarketingPower.com.
Established in 1959, AIB is the leading association of international business scholars, with over 3000 members in more than 70 different countries. MSU's International Business Center is the headquarters of AIB, and globalEDGE™ resources are integrated into the (AIB.msu.edu) site.
The U.S. Department of Education provides funding to schools to support activities related to U.S. trade and competitiveness. MSU-CIBER has been designated a national "Center for International Business Education and Research" since 1990, with partial funding supporting globalEDGE™
The Eli Broad College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the world with an enrollment of over 5,000 students and an alumni network of close to 60,000 in 88 countries. MSU-CIBER receives significant funding and support by the Broad College.
As the pioneer land-grant institution, MSU has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives since 1855. MSU is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten athletic conference. MSU-CIBER receives significant funding and support by the MSU Provost's Office.
With over 2000 chamber members, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce facilitates area economic development through the support of existing business and the attraction of new businesses. MSU-CIBER works with the Lansing Chamber as a part of the Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan.
Textbooks
International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace
Market-defining since it was first introduced, International Business by Charles W. L. Hill continues to set the standard for international business textbooks. The text explores the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies and organizational structures.
(Hardcover, ISBN: 0072949392) by Charles W. L. Hill
Global Business Today with CD, Map, and PowerWeb
Global Business Today has become an established text in the International Business market for its excellent, but concise coverage of the key global issues including the cultural context for global business, cross-border trade and investment, the global monetary system and competition in the global environment.
(Paperback, ISBN: 0072855568) by Charles W. L. Hill
International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition, with CESIM and OLC access card
International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition continues to be the textbook of choice for instructors who want comprehensive coverage and adopters who like to cover a broad range of topics and to show students the steps a business must take to go global.
(Hardcover, ISBN: 0073105767) by Donald Ball, et al.
Pride-Ferrell Foundations of Marketing
Foundations of Marketing offers a concise, straightforward approach to basic marketing concepts and strategies, while giving instructors flexibility to integrate supplemental resources or activities into their courses. Pride and O.C. Ferrell highlight topics in ethics, e-marketing, and customer relationship management while incorporating up-to-date research and examples.
(Hardcover, ISBN: 0618251510) by William M. Pride and O.C. Ferrell
Content Providers
We would like to thank the following for providing specialized content, which we have incorporated into globalEDGE:
CIA World Factbook
(https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/)
(Country Insights: All Countries)
US Dept of State Country Background Notes
(http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/)
(Country Insights: All Countries)
globalization101.org
(http://globalization101.org/)
(News and Views: Webcasts)
Google.com
(http://www.google.com)
(Toolbar, Newsfeed, Maps)
OANDA.com
(http://www.oanda.com)
(Country Insights: Tools and Games: Currency Converter)
Executive Planet
(http://www.executiveplanet.com)
(Country Insights: All Countries: Culture)
MSU-CIBER activities
List of conferences, news, and events:
News and Events
Staff List:
Team
Check out our updated list of past conferences and events:
Academic Outreach
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