About the University of Minnesota CIBER

The University of Minnesota was awarded a $1.5 million Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 2010 to establish a Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the Carlson School to increase and promote the nation's capacity for international understanding and competitiveness. As part of a network of centers at higher-education institutions nationwide, CIBER serves business people, students, and educators at all levels.

Themes and Activities in 2010-2014

Themes

• Emerging markets
• Environmental sustainability
• Less-commonly taught languages, such as Chinese and Portuguese

Activities

• Learning opportunities for regional businesses, especially in key industries for our region
• Professional development opportunities in international business for faculty
• International education experiences for business students
• Support for business-focused language and culture courses
• Support for research on sustainability, emerging markets, and other interdisciplinary international business topics

History of the CIBER Network

Created by Congress in 1988 and administered by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI, Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the CIBER network links the manpower and technological needs of the United States business community with international education, language training and research capacities of universities across the country. For information on the CIBER network, visit www.ciberweb.msu.edu/.