UW Global Business Center

The UW Global Business Center (GBC) is a department within the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. It serves as a hub for international business education and initiatives, with a mission to develop global business expertise.1

Key Features

1. CIBER Designation: The GBC is one of only 16 federally funded Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) in the United States.1

2. Partnerships: It works in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education to enhance international understanding and competitiveness.1

3. Scope of Activities: The center creates transformative global business opportunities in Seattle and abroad for students, faculty, and the business community.12

Programs and Opportunities

The GBC offers a wide range of programs catering to different groups:

1. Undergraduate Students: Opportunities include study abroad programs and case competitions.1

2. MBA Students: Provides international education opportunities such as working with women entrepreneurs in India and earning global business certificates.1

3. Faculty: Offers programs focused on international business to support the Foster community.1

4. Business and Alumni: Welcomes participation from the business community and alumni to provide world-class international education experiences.1

Online Presence

The GBC maintains an active presence on LinkedIn under the username "uw-global-business-center-aa249428".3 Their LinkedIn profile has 895 followers and regularly shares updates about their programs, student experiences, and alumni stories.245

By offering these diverse programs and opportunities, the UW Global Business Center aims to prepare students, faculty, and the business community for the challenges and opportunities of the global business environment.