Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Innovation in Latin America Focus of Annual Conference
Emerging Markets Institute hosts day of panels and discussions on development and innovation in Latin American economies Johnson’s Emerging Markets Institute, in partnership with Americas Society/Council of the Americas, will […]
What constitutes a good market entry?
A talk by Beth Keck, senior director of women’s economic empowerment at Walmart What determines the success or failure of new market entries? What are Walmart’s strategies for entering emerging […]
U.S. and China: Economic Development and Capital Markets
High-profile business, academic, and civic leaders from both countries met for a “think tank” discussion and networking at the Cornell Club in New York City. By Morgan Jones, MBA ’15 […]
Oi Brazil! eu te amo!
A Johnson Study Trip to the southern hemisphere – a journey of wonder, discovery and pure joy! Spending the turn of the new year at the ‘still being built’ terminal […]
Looking to enter Asian markets? Think shared services, Asia finance and cost management expert advises
International Consulting speaker Matt Podrebarac was formerly Accenture’s lead partner for North America finance and strategic cost management, banking, and capital markets By Yuezhou Huo ’15 Multiple differences across Asia’s […]
Ser Brasileira (Being Brasilian)
Amanda Wu, MBA ’14, writes about her summer internship with a high-tech firm in São Paulo, Brazil. By Amanda Wu, MBA ‘14 The opportunity to be independent, to learn about a […]
GE’s Expansion Strategy for China
Distinguished Global Speaker Mark Hutchinson, President and CEO, GE Greater China, outlines GE’s operations in aviation, healthcare, and energy, and proclaims: “China is not slowing down.” Mark Hutchinson is bullish […]
Navigating Kenya to Make a Sustainable Impact
Kimberley Mark, MBA ’14, writes from Nairobi, Kenya, about summer project with Accenture Development Partnership (ADP) to improve the state of learning across Kenya with mobile technology. Sasa from Nairobi […]
Making a Lasting Impact in Bangladesh and Bringing Technology to Farmers
Students conduct on-the-ground research in Bangladesh and deliver real-world impact to rural communities. by Stephanie Kwok, MBA ’13 As part of the Johnson EMI Fellows program, each fellow completes a […]