Our Mission
The Center for International Business Education and Research at the George Washington University (GW-CIBER) serves as a vital portal for businesses, policy makers, citizens, students and faculty throughout the nation to increase their international skills and awareness of the internationalization of our economy.

Through this portal, these stakeholders have ready access to the distinctive international business resources that GW, our partner organizations, and our D.C. location offer in promoting the future economic welfare of the U.S.Through unique and integrated programming and leverage of a broad range of distinct resources, the GW-CIBER provides cost-effective, high-impact solutions to key issues critical to the competitiveness of U.S. firms in the global marketplace.


About the GW-CIBER
Created under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and administered through the U.S. Department of Education to increase and promote the nation's capacity for international understanding and economic enterprise, CIBER grants are the most prestigious Title VI awards for International Business in the United States.The GW-CIBER’s activities include: interdisciplinary programs that integrate business with languages and area studies; programs available to members of business community; collaboration with universities, institutions, agencies, businesses, and associations to promote international expertise and awareness; research geared towards international aspects of business; and research geared to promote competitiveness of U.S. businesses.


GW-CIBER: Built Upon a Strong Foundation
Our projects and activities are supported by the following core resources:
- A large and productive International Business Department and international orientation of our business school faculty in the disciplines;
- Recognized leadership in the essential components of global competitiveness including corporate social responsibility;
- Nationally ranked sister schools in International Affairs, Law and Public Policy/Public Administration;
- Strong university commitment, with participation by faculty in all GW Schools and Colleges;
Diverse and distinctive collaborating partners in the business and academic community;
- A strategic location in Washington, D.C.—the capital city for the United States and the unequaled home of leading private, public and nongovernmental sector organizations and multilateral institutions deeply concerned with international business.