International Business Center
Welcome to the International Business Center website at the College of Business of Northern Kentucky University. As the only university-affiliated International Business Center in the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati region, the IBC serves as a regional resource to provide in-depth knowledge of international business dynamics. Our purpose is to prepare NKU students to compete on the global level and to provide assistance to faculty members and businesses on issues pertinent to international strategies.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Global Business Basics Seminar ♦ December 1, 2009
Today, greater than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power lies beyond the borders of the United States. This fact undoubtedly presents incredible opportunities and numerous benefits. As former Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez stated in his 2008 Message from the Secretary of Commerce, “Each year, U.S. companies rely on exporting to diversify their customer base, manage market fluctuations, grow, and become more competitive.” These benefits are not limited to large corporations. Of the 250 million U.S. firms engaged in international sales, 97 percent are small and medium-size companies. While the opportunities are plentiful, Mr. Gutierrez remains cognizant of the fact that exporting presents many unique challenges. Some of these challenges include: securing partners in financing, identifying potential distributors, understanding regulatory or documentation requirements, or navigating through customs. Exporting requires a steadfast commitment, but the return on your investment can be substantial. Whether you are looking to make your initial export sale or would like to expand into new markets, it is critical now more than ever that companies have a firm grasp on the foundation of engaging in international business.
We invite you to join the International Business Center (IBC) of Northern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA) as we host the Global Business Basics seminar. The Global Business Basics seminar will connect you with the necessary resources and provide innumerable solutions for reaching new customers and making sales in a global environment. This seminar will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 7:30am-1:30pm in the Student Union ballroom on Northern Kentucky University’s Highland Heights campus. The Global Business Basics seminar will provide an executive-level practical foundation from experts in the field of international business. For more information please contact Jennifer Schwachter, schwachtej1@nku.edu or 859-392-2421. Program Details: http://cob.nku.edu/institutes/ibc/GlobalBasics.php
International Education Week 2009
International Education Week was a success! The annual initiative took place November 16-20, 2009, and seeks to promote international understanding and build support for international education by developing programs that prepare individuals to live and work in a global environment.
The International Business Center jointly hosted “International Career & Education Expo” with the Department of World Literatures & Languages and the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, on Thursday, November 19, 2009 in the NKU Student Union Ballroom from 1:30pm-4:00pm.
International Career & Education Expo, included a panel discussion on the benefits of gaining skills and knowledge of other languages and cultures for careers in business, government and non-profit organizations. In addition to the panel discussion we had booths set up for organizations to display exhibit tables.