Global Business Center 

Building global business expertise

Welcome to the Global Business Center at the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business. Our mission is to develop global business expertise by hosting and sponsoring outstanding international education initiatives. See what's happening:

  • Check out our line up events for Global Biz Week this November 16 - 20
  • We would like to thank SeaMo and our campus partners for helping make our 10/15/09 Poverty and Opportunity: Microfinance + People-Powered Development events a great success!  Watch the video of Oikocredit's Executive Director Terry Provance's keynote presentation.
  • 2009-10 Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients are leaving for their programs.  Contribute to the Global Study Abroad Fund to support future students.
  • Two GSEC teams, 2007 finalist Planting Empowerment and 2008 winner KAITE, were selected as 2009  SEED initiative winners.
  • Want to study abroad and earn business credit? See student programs

    • As home to one of only 31 federally-funded Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), the GBC works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education to contribute to the international understanding and competitiveness.


    Foster School Students, Faculty, & Staff - Check out our line-up of events for Global Biz Week. There's an event for everyone as we celebrate international education week this November 16 - 20.
    GBCC Managers - EXTENDED DEADLINE
    Global Business Case Competition is recruiting for the 2010 management team. We are looking for nine student managers to help us with activities, faculty relations, technology, ambassadors, logistics, and public relations.  Extended application deadline - November 13. Apply now.
    Undergrad students share first-hand experiences of studying and interning abroad. Through the student blog, testimonials, and videos, learn how Foster global programs can prepare you for business leadership.
    Now accepting GSEC 2010 applications!  Visit the GSEC Competition Guidelines to apply online by the
    November 11, 2009 deadline.

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