Center for International Business Studies
The Center for International Business Studies (CIBS) is the research arm of the International Business Flagship Program. CIBS offers faculty development opportunities, promotes campus internationalization initiatives, and hosts an annual conference on international business for theorists and practitioners in Northeast Florida and abroad.
Research & Conferences
Research
The internationalization of the Coggin College of Business begins with a faculty that exhibits strong teaching credentials and outstanding scholarly work in the international business field. Coggin College of Business faculty are writing and teaching about the international aspects of accounting, economics, finance, logistics, management and marketing. These faculty are recognized through their affiliations with the Center for International Business Studies.
Conferences and Workshops
The interface of faculty scholarship and practitioner expertise is a key part of the International Business Flagship program. Our most recent conference, Value Creation in the Global Economy, was a great success. Now we are excited to host our first annual International Business Workshop Series and certificate program. For workshop dates and topics, visit our workshop page.
UNF International Business Team
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Location |
Honors Hall (Building 10), Suite 2125 |
Hours |
Monday - Thursday | 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. |
Hours Cont. |
Friday | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
E-Mail |
goglobal@unf.edu (for study abroad inquiries) |
Phone |
+1 (904) 620-2916 |
Fax |
+1 (904) 620-5864 |
Note: For information on UNF's study abroad opportunities, visit UNF Global Engagement.

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Andrés Gallo, Ph.D Director
International Business Flagship Program and UNF Global Engagement
Professor of Economics
(904) 620 -1694
Dr. Gallo specializes in international economics issues, with focus on Latin America and economic development. He has written more than 30 research papers and participated in numerous conferences as presenter and speaker. He has focus on the political economy of property rights in diverse areas, including the US patent system, biotechnology and property rights in the context of economic development. Dr. Gallo has applied econometric techniques to address different issues in these areas of research. His teaching expertise includes international economics, econometrics, economic development, study abroad and Latin American economics. He has taught in several universities around the world and has led several study abroad courses to Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Guatemala, Spain and Ghana.
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Pingying Zhang, Ph.D Director, Center for International Business Studies
International Business Flagship Program
Professor of Management
(904) 620-2249
Dr. Zhang specializes in the area of strategy and entrepreneurship. She has written more than 20 research papers and presented research articles in numerous conferences. Dr. Zhang is particularly interested in researching group dynamics in boards of directors and risk-taking behavior in an entrepreneurial environment. Her teaching expertise includes strategy and business policy, organization theory, entrepreneurship and venture capital, and doing business in China.
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Graduate Assistant, International Business Flagship Program
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