Research Center
Center for Global Business Studies
International markets move fast. The center connects faculty research, industry partnerships, and global learning to help you understand and navigate international business.
Research That Connects Business Across Borders
Trade policy shifts, supply chains evolve, currencies fluctuate and none of it stops at a border. The Center for Global Business Studies (CGBS) at Penn State Smeal College of Business advances international business research, education, and industry engagement to give students, faculty, and organizations the tools to navigate global markets.
Discover CGBS through:
Faculty research spanning international business, finance, marketing, management, strategy, and supply chain
International research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
Teaching resources that put international business theory into practice in the field
Partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and regional organizations operating across international markets
Conferences, visiting scholars, and global business events connecting Penn State Smeal researchers and practitioners
How CGBS Engages
Global Business Research
Discover faculty scholarship on international strategy, global finance, supply chains, international marketing, and emerging global trends.
Business & Community Engagement
Work alongside Smeal faculty as CGBS partners with businesses, government agencies, and regional organizations on real international business challenges.
Global Learning Opportunities
CGBS International Research Awards
Receive a $1,000 award and dedicated Smeal faculty mentorship to pursue an internationally focused project.
International Business Case Competitions
Compete as part of Penn State's first International Business Case Competition team, which has earned several top-four finishes at the NASBITE International Student Case Competition.
Visiting Scholars & Global Business Events
Learn from faculty, executives, policymakers, and international business leaders through lectures, conferences, and research seminars.
Engage With CGBS
For Students
Build international research experience, compete on Penn State’s International Business Case Competition team, and connect with the Penn State International Business Association.
International Research Awards
Student Organizations
International Business Competitions
For Business & Alumni
Partner with faculty, support international research, recruit globally minded students, or collaborate on challenges facing organizations operating across borders.
Partner with CGBS
Business Outreach
Support Student Research
Partner With CGBS
Connect with Penn State Smeal's Center for Global Business Studies through research partnerships, student engagement, and programs that strengthen international business education and practice.
Contact the Center for Global Business Studies
Center for Global Business Studies
Center Leadership
Leadership
Dr. Terrence Guay joined the Penn State Smeal College of Business in 2004, and has led the Center for Global Business Studies since 2021. He also serves as Associate Dean for International Programs and Clinical Professor of International Business.
Advisory Board
An advisory board of business leaders from multinational companies, government, and higher education helps guide the Center's programs and strengthen connections between Smeal and the international business community.