MSU International Business Center (CIBER)

Knowledge development centers on conducting research that produces leading-edge knowledge. IBC develops innovative international business knowledge via a programmatic research agenda. The focus is on how to improve the international competitiveness of corporations and non-profit organizations. Our broad skill-set allows us to tackle research by qualitative and quantitative solutions. We focus on originality and managerial relevance. Our expertise centers on the globalization potential of corporations, global supply chains, what makes small and medium enterprises thrive globally, opportunities in emerging markets, and global product development. Published since 1996, IBC maintains the annual index of Market Potential Indicators for Emerging Markets.

Some of these topics are investigated by IBC, while others are researched in collaboration with a worldwide network of researchers. MSU has a world-leading international business research faculty (Management International Review, 2004) and influence (Journal of International Business Studies, 2005). At MSU, IBC draws on more than 150 interdisciplinary colleagues throughout some 25 international units to conduct cutting-edge research and to mentor doctoral candidates. MSU has produced the 6^th most Ph.D.'s in business since 1960 (METF, 2003), and our doctoral students rank #5 in the world in total citations (Academic Assessment Services, 2004).