International
Business Institute
The International Business Institute mobilizes faculty, staff, and students to engage in scholarly activities that transcend borders. The Institute provides Carson College students with firsthand knowledge of other nations’ cultural and business practices—giving graduates a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
Activities
- Creating global learning opportunities: Develop study abroad and internship experiences
- Partnering with universities worldwide: Develop and maintain collaborative education programs with institutions in Switzerland and China. In addition, play an active role in the Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education (CUIBE).
- Partnering with international organizations: Forge relationships with companies that offer students valuable professional experience
- Administering the international business curriculum: Advise majors, too.
Scholarships
The Carson College awards scholarships three times annually to help students complete international experiences.
Visiting International Scholars
Each year scholars from universities around the world come to campus to collaborate on research with Carson College of Business faculty. In addition to long-term visits by scholars from partnering institutions, many guest professors visit campus for several days. They offer invaluable insights to the Carson College research enterprise.
Internships and careers
You can find a wide selection of international internships and career opportunities with the Institute’s partner organizations worldwide.
Core participating faculty
International business fellows span the breadth of academic departments within the Carson College.
Name | Department |
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Sung Ahn | Finance and Management Science |
Mark Beattie | School of Hospitality Business Management |
Jamie Callison | School of Hospitality Business Management |
Mesut Cicek | Marketing and International Business |
Jane Cote | Accounting |
Mauricio Featherman | Entrepreneurship and Information Systems |
Stergios Fotopoulos | Finance and Management Science |
Jeff Gramlich | Accounting |
Dogan Gursoy | School of Hospitality Business Management |
James Harbour | School of Hospitality Business Management |
Dipra Jha | School of Hospitality Business Management |
George Jiang | Finance and Management Science |
Jeffrey Joireman | Marketing and International Business |
Jenny Kim | School of Hospitality Business Management |
Byron Marlowe | SHBM (Tri-Cities) |
Marie Mayes | Center for Entrepreneurial Studies |
Darrel Muehling | Marketing and International Business |
Nori Pearson | Accounting |
Mario Reyes | Finance and Management Science |
Greg Rose | Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship – Vancouver |
Jerman Rose | Dean's Office |
Jennifer Sandstrom | Hospitality Business Management |
Bernard Wong-On-Wing | Accounting |
Contact
Sung K. Ahn, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for International Programs
Director, International Business Institute
509-335-6819
ahn@wsu.edu
Todd 101-B
Ethan Pickering
Coordinator, International Business Institute
509-335-5729
ethan.e.pickering@wsu.edu
Todd Hall 101G
Office Hours:
M–F, 8:00–12:00 p.m., 1:00–5:00 p.m.