Research Centers

Center for Global Commerce

The McIntire School of Commerce’s Center for Global Commerce serves to create unprecedented opportunities for scholarship initiatives that seek to make a positive difference in the rapidly evolving global landscape.

Through a growing collection of on-Grounds programs, international events, and strong engagement with the School’s global community, the Center helps to innovate curriculum at McIntire, foster cross-cultural business and academic relationships, and provide thought leadership on issues relevant to today’s global economy.

Education and Training

The Center is committed to continually developing new, relevant courses and updating McIntire curriculum to reflect the most urgent issues in global commerce. Through expert panel discussions on trending international topics and subject-specific learning sessions, the Center actively engages the professional and academic communities with important and inspirational education.

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Thought Leadership

Understanding disruption and the constantly evolving business landscape requires new mindsets, strategies, and skills. As such, the Center’s scholars are leading visionaries in areas as diverse as global digital transformation, water security, governance and globalization, intercultural communication, specific regional business practices, sustainability, blockchain, and the global value exchange.

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Industry Engagement

Through active involvement with corporate partners and alumni in businesses around the world, the Center is focused on tackling critical issues and solving society's biggest challenges. From inviting guest speakers to McIntire courses on Grounds and online to hosting programs in international industry hubs, the Center is forging strong relationships with the organizations that are shaping the global economy.

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The pace of change is accelerating. Technological and demographic disruptions are creating a global paradigm shift, resulting in new business opportunities and challenges that are transforming the very foundation of the global economy. The Center for Global Commerce is committed to undertaking important research; forging strong partnerships with globally oriented organizations; and educating the next generation of business leaders with the skills, perspectives, and values to make a positive and lasting difference in our global society.

Peter Maillet

Finke Global Fellow, Professor of Commerce; Executive Director for Global Strategy; Director, Center for Global Commerce

Programs at McIntire

Faculty & Research

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