Global Business Center

The Global Business Center was created to sustain education and training programs in global business. We are committed to promoting the region’s global competitiveness and to expanding the presence of our region’s entrepreneurs in the global market.

The Global Business Center relies on the expertise of a cross-functional, interdisciplinary team of faculty, scholars and Advisory Board members to provide our region with innovative International Business education programs, research and related business services.

In addition, the Center has partnered with World Trade Center Cleveland and the Beachwood Business Development Center to provide customized services and programs to foreign companies looking to invest in local markets. The partnership also serves domestic companies looking to invest in most foreign markets.

Cost-effective Consulting Services

The center delivers up to 20 hours of market research or business assistance within two weeks of contracting with the center on a precise request at an introductory price. Additional services/programs for subsequent projects can be provided cost efficiently based on project complexity and duration. Please contact the center at gbc@csuohio.edu to discuss the parameters of the project in detail

The Global Business Center can:

• Conduct market research
• Identify market entry strategies
• Initiate and conduct research on international business issues
• Provide country profiles, cultural awareness and language assistance
• Deliver academic programs and workshops in international business
• Provide access to a comprehensive set of resources for international business data

Getting Started

To take advantage of the services offered by the Global Business Center, please start by submitting a completed Intake Protocol form to the Center via fax at (216) 687-9331 or via email to gbc@csuohio.edu. You will also be required to sign and submit a confidentiality agreement.

More Information

For more information contact:
(216) 687-4750
gbc@csuohio.edu