THE CIBER MISSION
To promote U.S. capacity for international understanding
and economic enterprise and the ability of U.S. business to
prosper in an international economy.
ABOUT CIBER
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Created by Congress in 1988 to increase and promote nation’s capacity
for international understanding and competitiveness.
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In 2014, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Smith the CIBER
grant for the fourth time, supporting global enrichment opportunities for
students and faculty through 2018 with $1 million.
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Smith CIBER is one of 17 CIBERs nationwide.
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Smith CIBER serves as a regional and national resource to businesses in
Maryland and beyond, as well as students and faculty of Smith and
partner institutions.
SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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2,950 Undergraduate Students
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100 PhD Students
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970 Part-Time MBAs
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225 Full-Time MBAs
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784 MS Students
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180 Executive MBAs
(U.S., China)
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Custom Executive Education
AT SMITH CIBER
WHERE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES ABOUND
 A Campus within the Nation’s
Capital
 Situated between Washington,
DC and Baltimore, MD
 Access to Foreign Embassies and
International NGOs
 Relationships with Government
Agencies
 Partnerships with Fortune 500
Companies
Washington D.C.
SMITH CIBER: A GLOBAL VIEW
PARTNER WITH SMITH CIBER
ACCESS A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES
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Smith Thought Leadership
Smith is ranked #24 in the world for intellectual capital by the Financial Times. Take advantage of the most cutting-edge
knowledge by consulting with faculty or consider Smith MBA students and take part in a CIBER global business consulting
program.
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Global Engagement
Smith’s global reach is wide and deep. With 15 international exchange partners, an alumni network of 55,000 in 58 countries,
an EMBA in China, at least 15 faculty led programs abroad every year, the Emerging Markets Forum, etc., partner institutions
and companies enjoy limitless connections.
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Faculty Development in International Business
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Professional Development in International Business
CIBER can support both Smith and non-Smith faculty and students through teaching that strengthens international course
offerings and infuses global content.
Engage with CIBER to organize specific programs or development activities designed to build international knowledge and
skills for international business professionals.
WHY EMERGING MARKETS MATTER
FOR SMITH CIBER
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Emerging markets will continue to be a significant force in the world
economy, and vital to the fortunes of US companies.
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Thus business leaders will need to have the ability to harness opportunities
and rise to the challenges of doing business there.
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Therefore highlighting the need to close the cultural gap between the US
and emerging markets.
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Ultimately, identifying the objectives and goals of Smith CIBER.
THE PILLARS OF SMITH CIBER
DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT
RESEARCH
& THOUGHT
LEADERSHIP
FACULTY
DEVELOPMENT
PREPARING
STUDENTS
RESOURCES IN
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
TOP QUALITY RESEARCH
ON TOPICS OF VITAL NATIONAL INTEREST
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Ph.D. Student Research Grants
Bryan Stroube: Peer-to-Peer Online
Lending and Microfinance
Jorge Mejia: Information Systems and
Entrepreneurship
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Faculty Grants to Fund Research
on Topics of Vital National
Interest
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Research Initiatives on Emerging
Markets
Wilbur Chung
“Agglomeration, Congestion, and Firm
Strategy: A Simulation Approach”
V ojislav (Max) Maksimovic
“Business Conditions in Developing
Countries and the Life-Cycle of Firms”
Bennet Zelner
“Identifying Archetypes: An Empirical
Study of Business Group Structure in
16 Developed Economies”
CIBER IMPACT
The Smith School CIBER supports research that promotes
the international competitiveness of American businesses
and strengthens the international aspects of business and
professional education. In particular, support research on
emerging markets, which will be critical to the future of the
United States of America.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
 Emerging Markets Forum
2015: International Entrepreneurship
2014: Uprising of the Arab Spring
2013: At the Crossroads: Current Challenges and
Future Prospects
2012: Women as Entrepreneurs, Consumers, and
Agents of Change
2011: The Rise of New Economic Powers and
America’s Future
 Distinguished Speaker Series in
International Business
Moises Naim, Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace
Christopher Schroeder, Entrepreneur and
Author, Startup Rising
Dr. Anil K. Gupta, University of Maryland
Emerging Markets Forum, 2012
CIBER IMPACT
By establishing the Smith School CIBER’s reputation as a
national resource center for research, education, and training
of International Business, the constituencies that CIBER
serves are more knowledgeable and have a better
understanding of trending and critical issues in emerging
markets and the U.S. competing in a global market.
PREPARING STUDENTS
FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
 Social Entrepreneurship in South
Africa
 Global Consulting Fellows
 International Internships & Work
Study Programs
 Short-term Study Abroad
 Emerging Markets Case
Competition
EMF Case Competition 2015, Photo by Chris O’Brien
 Global Business Consulting
 International Development
Practicum
 AdVENTURE Challenge China
Bowie State University
CIBER IMPACT
Through participation in experiential programming and
consulting, students develop a global mindset and gain indepth, first-hand experience providing consulting services in
a foreign country, access to global companies that recruit
students, virtual teaming and cross-cultural communication
skills, and increased competitiveness in today's job market.
HELPING EDUCATORS
BRING THE WORLD INTO THE CLASSROOM
 Faculty Development in
International Business
Cuba, 2016
 Technology-Assisted Global
Experiences and Collaborations
MINORITY
SERVING
INSITUTION
CONSORTIUM
Teaching innovation in global learning
through collaborative international
partnerships that utilize technology to
connect students across borders.
 Support Faculty Development of
Other Educational Institutions
 Minority Serving Institution
Consortium
 Globalizing Business Faculty
Workshops
Smith CIBER Distinguished Speaker Series
CIBER IMPACT
Smith CIBER supports
faculty participation in
FDIBs offered by other
CIBERs. This opportunity
broadens the reach faculty
have in understanding
global business, ultimately
increasing U.S.
competitiveness.
CIBER IMPACT
By supporting faculty and collaborating with other
educational institutions, the impact of CIBER can be
boundless. Through just one faculty member, peer faculty,
students, and thought leaders in International Business
share experiences, resources, and knowledge that further
the goal of the grant.
BUILDING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
 Leading and Managing with a
Global Mindset
The Smith School offers custom executive education
courses to help prepare your leader to face their most
pressing global challenges.
 Business Language for
Professionals
CIBER supports business professionals by offering business
language courses in critical languages of emerging markets,
ultimately helping to close the cultural gap between the U.S.
and emerging markets and creating greater potential to
succeed in the world economy.
Senior Associate Dean of Learning Joyce Russell
teaching an executive education class.
CIBER IMPACT
The Smith School CIBER engages the local business
community to provide specific programs and activities for
professionals designed to build international knowledge and
understanding, a global mindset, and tangible skills to
succeed in a global marketplace.
CONTACT SMITH SCHOOL CIBER
“We have easy access to many global resources in
Washington D.C. We will help the business community and
academia tap into these resources and develop an outward
perspective toward the world.”
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- Kislaya Prasad,
Executive Director of CIBER
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Website: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/centers-excellence/ciber
Email: ciber@rhsmith.umd.edu
Kislaya Prasad
Executive Director of CIBER
kprasad@rhsmith.umd.edu
Rebecca Bellinger
Managing Director of CIBER
rbellinger@rhsmith.umd.edu
Marina Augoustidis
Assistant Director of CIBER
maugoustidis@rhsmith.umd.edu