At the Sawyer Business School, we don’t just talk about global business. We are global business. With partnerships at universities, think tanks, and professional associations in countries like China, India, and Israel, you’ll learn about global business from the experts who have experienced it first-hand.
Jane Zhu’s partnership with Shanghai University of International Business and Economics is a vital component of her Global Product Innovation course in Boston.
Her students work virtually throughout a semester with students in China to complete consulting projects for business clients. Communicating on Wechat, emails, and Zoom calls, students collaborate across cultural boundaries and time zones to learn how user needs and innovation practices vary around the world.
Aroon Manoharan specializes in public administration and management research with a focus on global and comparative perspectives.
As a highly regarded speaker, Aroon has been invited to give lectures around the world on topics such as e-government, public management, comparative public administration, state capacity, and public communication. Additionally, he recently taught a course on public sector technology during a summer session at Hong Kong Baptist University.
Carlos Rufin, a senior associate at the Institute for International Urban Development, has served as a visiting scholar at Pontifícia Universidade Católica in Rio de Janeiro and Harbin Engineering University in Harbin, China.
Additionally, he has taught at ESAN Business School in Lima, Peru, and Instituto de Empresa Business School in Madrid.
Jodi Detjen
Associate Dean of Innovative Education and Programs, Executive Director of the MBA Program, and Associate Professor of Practice Jodi Detjen worked with a professor from the Goa Institute of Management to write a book chapter on managing corruption in India.
Ric Thomas
Before he joined Suffolk University as an Instructor in 2019, Ric Thomas was the global head of investment strategy and research for State Street Global Advisors in Boston, after serving as the global head of quantitative equity portfolio management. Currently, Ric serves as a senior advisor to the World Bank, where he works with both the Disaster Risk Finance and Asset Allocation groups.
The Sawyer Business School provides a welcoming atmosphere for scholars hailing from various parts of the world. These visiting scholars bring a wealth of expertise and perspective to the School, enriching the academic and cultural experience for both students and faculty.
In 2023 we hosted the 29th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Night of the Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) which featured presentations by six consul generals from the British, Canadian, German, French, and Japanese consulates in Boston.
In 2024 we hosted the 30th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Night of the Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) where there were discussions on the geopolitical climate and its implications for international business.
