The Global Business Resource Center

School of BusinessCollege of Charleston

OutreachEducationResearch

Education

• For business professionals– NASBITE™ Certified Global Business Professional™

(CGBP™) training– Global Logistics program– Trade development speakers and seminars

• For students– Study abroad and exchange programs, partnering

with other universities and trade organizations– Language training assistance– Export and Import Trade Research Training

• For faculty through the Global Scholars Program

Outreach

Into the business community– Partnerships

• Charleston Women in International Trade

• SC International Trade Coalition• Export-Import Bank• Other universities and non-profits

– Programs• Mentoring • Speakers/seminars

– Internships

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Nicole just won one of only two awarded

Charleston Women in International Trade$3,000 Scholarships for 2010

following a VERY competitive statewide application process!!!

NICOLE METCALF

Research• Academic research opportunities for faculty

– Summer research grants– Custom projects with businesses and government

• Trade intelligence research– For students– For faculty– For businesses by student interns and faculty

–The Places You’ll Go!

– The things you’ll do!

– The sights you’ll see!

– The people you’ll meet!

The NASBITE™ CGBP™

Provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce.

Adds value in the eyes of potential clients and employers.

Demonstrates a person’s ability to conduct global business in the following areas:

Global Business Management

Global Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Trade Finance

NASBITE™ CGBP™ TRAININGCGBP™ Training for June 12, 2010 Exam

$395 for 4 half-day sessions $125 per individual session

Discount for partner org. members $295 for 4 half-day sessions $75 per individual session

Date Topic

April 24 Comprehensive Overview

April 30 International Trade Finance

April 30 Global Management

May 1 Global Supply Chain Management

May 1 Global Marketing

Contact Kathryn Banks for more information. banksk@cofc.edu 843.953.6621

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

As of 2/20/10, Amanda and Micah areNASBITE ™Certified Global Business

Professionals™Our 2nd and 3rd students to pass the exam!!!

AMANDA FRANKLIN MICAH CANNON

Minimum Requirements:

Personal StatementDemonstrated Financial Need

Successful completion of at least 15 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours at

the College of Charleston at the time of application

2.5 minimum GPA for undergraduates; 3.2 minimum GPA for graduate students

Two recommendation letters from faculty members

Semester

$1500Summ

er$1000

For additional information and application procedure contact the Center for International Education

843.953.7661www.cofc.edu/international

The Global Business Resource Center now chairs the SCITC for 2010!

The South Carolina International Trade Coalition

is dedicated to promoting international trade

for firms in South Carolina.

Members of the SC International Trade Coalition include --

TRAN 360- Global Entr. & CommerceDecember 26-January 4, 2011

9-Days Study 9-Days Study Abroad inAbroad in

DubaiDubai

Trip Highlights

Dubai Chamber Dubai Chamber of of Commerce/EconoCommerce/Economic Developmentmic Development

Dubai Dubai International International Financial Financial ExchangeExchange

GE Energy GE Energy Dubai Ports Dubai Ports

WorldWorld FedexFedex American American

ConsulateConsulate Palm Island Palm Island

developerdeveloper

Dubai Heritage Dubai Heritage MuseumMuseum

New Year’s Party on New Year’s Party on Palm IslandPalm Island

Overnight desert tripOvernight desert trip Emirates Mall (indoor Emirates Mall (indoor

ski slope)ski slope) Dubai Mall (Largest Dubai Mall (Largest

Mall in the Arab World)Mall in the Arab World) World’s best duty free World’s best duty free

shoppingshopping Camel ride (optional)Camel ride (optional) Surf, sun, & sand in Surf, sun, & sand in

January !January !

Winter term in

DubaiTRAN 360 TRAN 360

Global CommerceGlobal Commerce

WithWithDr. DavidDr. DavidDesplacesDesplaces307 Tate Center

Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives• Acquire import/export Acquire import/export

practical knowledgepractical knowledge• Develop cross cultural Develop cross cultural

analytical/international trade analytical/international trade skillsskills

• Learn to identify and Learn to identify and investigate international investigate international business opportunitiesbusiness opportunities

Interested?

Contact: Dr. David Contact: Dr. David DesplacesDesplaces

Assistant Professor of Global Assistant Professor of Global CommerceCommerce

Office: 307 Tate CenterOffice: 307 Tate Center

E-Mail: E-Mail: desplacesd@cofc.edudesplacesd@cofc.edu