Date: Tuesday, February 1
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Title: Kick Off Event/MSNBC/CNBC Panel on International Business
Date: Tuesday, February 8
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Title: Building Global Entrepreneurship in an Ever-Changing World
Date: Tuesday, February 15
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Title: Importance of Studying Abroad and Internships.
Lisa Fikki, the Business Internship Program Coordinator at UMSL, along with Cassidy Thompson and Jessica Hylon, who both work with UMSL Global, will be discussing the importance of gaining interning experience before getting into a job. Internships will help you develop your professional aptitude, strengthen your personal character, and provide a greater door to opportunity. By investing in internships, you’ll give yourself the broadest spectrum of opportunities when seeking and applying for a job. Cassidy and Jessica will talk about the following topics.
UMSL Global Topics:
- International Students & Scholar Services
- Immigration polices
- How are services and other support systems conducted for international students?
- How are international students encouraged to further their careers?
- How is UMSL Global Promoting the university’s interests abroad to other universities and businesses?
- Study Abroad
- Where can UMSL International Business majors study abroad?
- How long can UMSL International Business majors study abroad?
Date: February 18
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Title: " Executive Panel/Supply Chain in International Business"
Date: Tuesday, February 22
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Title: " Role of Cybersecurity in IB"
With the growing trend of many International Businesses switching to remote work, it’s increased overall convenience, but has opened the doors to potential security risks. Effective cyber security is a critical device to use to protect both employee and company information. It’s within a company’s interest to maintain good crisis management to minimize any damage caused. The goal of this seminar is to look at the most effective methods used now, and what the future for cyber security may hold.
Time: 09:00am- 10:30am
Title: Keynote of Ambassador Kevin O'Malley
Ambassador Kevin F. O’Malley is a St. Louis native who has an expansive and impressive career. He was Kevin O’Malley is a St. Louis native and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, who made huge steps to bridge the gap between the two countries, both in Business and in Culture. Find out more about his career in his interview with Dr. Joseph Rottman, Director of International Business at UMSL.
Date: Friday, February 25
Time: 11:00am- 12:30pm
Title: She Rocks!! Women in International Business.