Cultivating Global Scholarship, Enriching Business Education
The Ahlers Center for International Business is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of global business knowledge by cultivating a vibrant ecosystem of international scholarship, bridging the Knauss School of Business with leading minds from around the world. Through our international speaker series, visiting scholar program and targeted faculty grants, we empower educators to enrich the curriculum and drive meaningful academic dialogue.
Global Research Collaboration
We believe that tackling today’s complex global challenges requires a borderless approach to academic inquiry. By hosting distinguished international voices and fostering deep academic partnerships, we enrich our campus community, spark transformative scholarly dialogue and drive impactful research. Explore our initiatives below to see how we are shaping the future of international business scholarship together.
Ahlers International Research Speaker Series
The Ahlers International Research Speaker Series provides a forum for invited global scholars and Knauss faculty to share research, engage in scholarly dialogue, and advance understanding of engagement, its potential, and its challenges.
International Visiting Scholars
Knauss welcomes scholars from across the globe who can enrich our academic community by conducting research and/or teaching USD courses. Scholars are expected to participate in research seminars, lectures and Knauss activities that enrich our academic community.
International Business Awards and Grants
The Ahlers Center at the Knauss School of Business supports impactful international business research and recognizes excellence in international business pedagogy by honoring faculty who demonstrate innovation and leadership in the classroom.
International Business Research Award
The Ahlers Center supports and promotes high-quality global business research and international collaboration in faculty research. The International Business Research Award program recognizes research publications by full-time Knauss School of Business faculty that advance our international reputation.
Internationalization of the Curriculum Grant
The Internationalization of the Curriculum grant is to enhance the international dimension of the Knauss School of Business curriculum. It supports faculty-led initiatives that enrich international and multicultural perspectives in the business curriculum in a significant way throughout the course.
Ahlers Research Support for Global Academic Studies
Research Support for Global Academic Studies is designed to facilitate scholarly endeavors within a global context or utilizing data from countries outside the U.S. Our program provides financial assistance covering research-related expenses, such as travel arrangements, research assistance, database access and essential support services.