Resources
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Resources for Students, Faculty, and Business Professionals
Select your affiliation to discover resources offered by the Institute for International Business and CU Denver CIBER:
Faculty
Our mission is to support the faculty of the Institute of International Business at University of Colorado Denver with programs and resources as they grow as leaders in their departments, communities, and fields. We support faculty as they work toward rank advancement and continue to support faculty as they thrive as members of the University community.
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CU Denver CIBER is pleased to announce the offering of the 2025 ASEAN Faculty Development in International Business Program (ASEAN FDIB). The program will examine the major opportunities and challenges facing ASEAN and how the association is addressing them.
Program Features:
- Field visits to and presentations by leading local, US, and foreign companies in Singapore and the Philippines.
- Briefings/fireside chats with business executives, scholars, and government officials from Singapore and the Philippines.
- Cultural visit and events (to selected sites in Singapore and a planned 1.5 day weekend visit to an environmental sustainability hub in the Philippines).
- An opportunity to network with faculty, practitioners, and consultants who are doing work in ASEAN and related topics.
- Invitation to post-program webinars on ASEAN and related topics.
Learn about ASEAN FDIB Program
Pacific Asian Consortium for International Business Education and Research (PACIBER) was created in 1988 as a consortium of 27 leading universities dedicated to bridging the gap by establishing linkages to promote international business education, research and exchange of information among faculty and students. PACIBER stands as a forum for the exchange of ideas where members can network and learn from one another. Through faculty exchanges and other mutually beneficial alliances, member universities can raise the level of their business education programs to world class standards.
Learn about PACIBER Program
The IIB/CIBER champions the advancement of international business education in the Rocky Mountain region through the Rocky Mountain CIBER (RMCIBER) Network, a consortium of 80+ schools, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions (including tribal colleges and universities) in 10 regional states. RMCIBER provides members with opportunities for faculty research and course development grants, program participation scholarships, and hosts a biennial international business conference.
The Rocky Mountain CIBER Network is co-led by CU Denver and BYU CIBERs to build capacity and educational programs at participating academic institutions.
Learn about RMCIBER
Since 1989, the Institute for International Business has hosted the International Executive Roundtable lecture series for university students, staff, faculty, and members of the international business community. These events:
- Serve as a forum in which executives and government officials meet with university faculty, staff, and students to discuss timely issues in international business
- Educate students, staff, and faculty about international business practices and provide exposure to the experiences of executives in the global marketplace
- Allow lecturers to speak on real world scenarios and pass valuable research insights on to faculty
The IIB designates featured lectures by renowned speakers as distinguished lectures: Robert Reynolds Distinguished Lecture (led and hosted by CU Denver's Business School), The Greg and Carol Jemal-Gibson Distinguished Lecture, and the Burton Boothby Distinguished Lecture.
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- Community Colleges: The Institute for International Business and CU CIBER works with community colleges on various internationalization initiatives, including community college faculty participation in business programs, roundtables, workshops, and more!
- Tribal Colleges and Universities: The University of Colorado Denver CIBER collaborates with the American Indian Higher Education Center (AIHEC) in assisting Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) with programs and activities to internationalize their curricula. There are 37 TCUs with more than 75 sites in 16 states.
- IB Pegagogy Workshops: CU CIBER co-sponsors and hosts sessions at the IB Pedagogy Workshops, led by Georgia State University CIBER. Since March 2020, we have had over 7,000 faculty participants, 2,100 institutions represented, 12,907 registrants, and 7,266 attendees. Join our mail list to be invited!
- NASBITE International: IIB/CIBER collaborates with NASBITE to support faculty, staff, and student participation in the NASBITE Annual Conference (typically held in March). CU CIBER also offers access to NASBITE Trade Passport training webinars to veteran and military students engaged in CIBERVets Global Leaders programs.
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council: CU CIBER collaborates with Hong Kong Trade Development Council to support students, faculty, and staff participation in HKTDC programs such as the Asian Financial Forum and the Belt and Road Summit.
- Academy of International Business: CU CIBER collaborates with the Academy of International Business (AIB) to support faculty and doctoral students participate in various pedagogy and research conferences including AIB US-West Chapter Annual Conferences and AIB Annual Conference.
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Students
Navigate your success. the Institute for International Business sponsors student organizations, offers opportunities to participate in business case competitions, events, programs, and workshops, pairs CU Denver IB students with IB mentors in the business community, and assists students to secure internships and employment opportunities.
The Institute for International Business (IIB) created Pathways to International Internships and Employment (PIIE) to lead, manage, and coordinate CIBER activities that facilitate the matching of CU Denver students, recent graduates, and veteran and military students to work study, consulting projects, internships, and job opportunities in IB and related fields. PIIE provides a unique collaborative opportunity to connect students with Colorado companies seeking to enter or expand their international business footprint.
Eligible students:
- Undergraduate IB
- MS International Business students
- Specializations in Global E-Commerce and Global Supply Chain
- Professional MBA and MS student taking IB courses
- CIBERVets and VMS Global Leaders Program participants
- International Business Student Network members
- Language and Area Studies students taking IB courses
- Diverse Doctoral in Business students
- First generation students taking IB courses
Contact Karen Freidhof, Assistant Director, at karen.freidhof@ucdenver.edu to get started today!
We pair each IB student with a faculty advisor and a business mentor. Typically, you will be introduced to your mentors during your second semester after an informational interview with IIB/CIBER staff to learn about your interests and career goals.
Contact Karen Freidhof with any questions at karen.freidhof@ucdenver.edu
IIB/CIBER hosts and co-hosts ~50 events each year and students are invited to all of them. If you would like to be invited, join our mailing list and check our Events page for more information.
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Upcoming Events
Brigham Young University's Business Language Case Competition
A competition that provides university business students the opportunity to showcase their theoretical business knowledge and foreign language expertise while sharpening their presentation skills to real-life global business situations, for non-native Portuguese and Spanish speakers
See more about this case competition at Brigham Young University Business Language Case Competitions.
University of Washington's Global Business Case Competition
An annual international case competition that brings together undergraduate university students from the US and 12 - 14 other countries to compete in a fast-paced and challenging business case study. This week-long program provides students a chance to build cross-cultural relationships, experience the city of Seattle, and participate in a real-world case study to analyze and develop a business recommendation within 48 hours.
Visit University of Washington's Global Business Case Competition to learn more.
Marketplace Global Competition
A ten-week, entirely web-based competition for teams from colleges as well as individual players from around the world, that provides marketing and business students with a realistic experience in managing a business division or an entire international firm. Any individual or team who has not previously participated in a Marketplace business simulation is eligible.
Visit Marketplace Global Competition to learn more.
Case Centre
English language cases from all business disciplines, developed by the European Case Clearinghouse.
Visit Case Centre to learn more.
Business
Hire CU Denver students, collaborate with the Institute for International business, and discover funding for business professionals to increase competitiveness.
We can help you recruit current students and alumni for your open internships and employment opportunities. Our students have international business knowledge and skills that are highly valued by employers.
Send us your job descriptions today and schedule a time to chat with us about your needs. Based on your needs, we will get your open positions in front of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and veteran and military students as well as our various levels of IB alumni. We can also arrange to send you our recommended candidates to interview.
Contact Karen Freidhof at karen.freidhof@ucdenver.edu for more information or click here
CU Denver CIBER partners with international business professionals to create workshops designed for business professionals looking to update their skills or learn about groundbreaking technology. Check back soon for upcoming workshops and opportunities!
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The CU Denver Institute for International Business partners with industry leaders to host valuable conferences for business professionals. Explore upcoming conferences and watch recorded events.
An integral part of the International Business Consulting class offered by the Institute for International Business is inviting practicing international businesses to present projects to students, who then use consulting skills learned in the class to directly engage with and present strategies to company executives.
