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CISB 2022-2023 Year in Review

EMEA track 2023 graduates with faculty advisor, Phillip Shekleton, Managing Director at UW Center for Global Studies

The Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) program was back in action this year!  After a few years of limited global experiences, CISB students took full advantage of the reopening of borders around the world.  28 CISB students went abroad to study in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Spain, Italy, and France.  During our weekly CISB seminar meetings in 2022-2023, we welcomed 12 guest speakers including the President of the UW Alumni Association in Japan, Shuhei Tajima, First Lady of Seattle and Foster Fritzky Chair in Leadership, Joanne Harrell, Founders and CEOs of Bell’s Cookie Co, Tomas and Brooke Perez, author of “Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World,” Dr. Anu Taranath, U.K. Consul of Business and Government Affairs, Robin Twyman, Executive Director of the WA State China Relations Council, Norwell Coquillard, Partner at Dalberg Global Development Advisors, Greg Snyders, Director and CEO at Sea Horse Hong Kong, Yuen Mei Chow, Senior VP in Finance at Dutch Bros Coffee, Dave Versteeg, Investment Committee Member at InvestEU, Eriks Atvars, and CEO of the Zagoriy Foundation, Eugenia Mazurenko, who traveled for days from Ukraine to be with us.  Additionally, we hosted 45 professionals and CISB alumni for panels and networking events.  Outside of the seminar course, students bonded over dinners, boba runs, game nights, and wine tasting with a CISB alum at Precept Wines.

10th annual CISB Employer Networking Night

Concluding our 31st year, we want to thank all the CISB community members who continue to make this program a success.  The CISB community is made of incredibly dedicated students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the global business community.  We also want to congratulate the 2023 CISB graduates who are moving on to new adventures in travel and work in companies such as EY Parthenon, Deloitte, National Geographic, Morgan Stanley, Moss Adams, Uniqlo, Tesla, Avanade, and Amazon.  

If you are interested in learning more about the award winning Certificate of International Studies in Business program at Foster, visit our website.

About the Certificate of International Studies in Business

The Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) helps students develop a global business mindset. The curriculum combines international business courses with advanced language training, study/work abroad, in-depth area studies, and an international business practicum. This package of knowledge and skills is ideal preparation for a career in global business. Visit our website to learn more.

Upcoming CISB Events

About the Undergraduate Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration builds foundational knowledge of business which students enhance with specialization in the fields of accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, information systems, international business, marketing, and operations/supply chain management. In the classroom and out, students learn strategic approaches to working on and leading teams, practice critical thinking and analysis while cementing theoretical knowledge, and acquire work experience through internships.

Upcoming Undergrad Events

Undergraduate Strategy Development Competition

The undergraduate program at the Foster School partners with Seattle’s thriving and innovative business community to develop forward-looking, customized cases centered on a current strategic issue. The result of this partnership is a capstone course, Strategic Business Management, taken during one quarter of senior year, which positions student teams in front of executives to make formal presentations on their recommendations. Learn more.