The Institute of International Business coordinates international business programs, project research, and outreach activities for the college and serves as a catalyst to position Georgia at the forefront of global business opportunities. Situated at the hub of Atlanta's dynamic, global economy, and with over 40 business faculty associated with it, the Institute mobilizes knowledge-based resources and intellectual capital at Georgia State and within the business community. Members include the best business schools and universities in Europe, North America and the Pacific Rim with active programs of research and education in e-commerce. Executive MBA Program One very important aspect of Robinson's Executive MBA Program is its attention to the global marketplace.
Students receive an international focus throughout the entire program.
To further enhance the knowledge students gain in the classroom, the EMBA program schedule includes a two-week required study tour abroad. The trip takes place at the end of the second semester. Previous classes have visited Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Argentina. Enrolled students complete the core of their program in Cairo and then travel to Georgia State for their elective courses. This degree is designed to create a skilled, globally oriented managerial workforce that will take the leading role in the region's economic expansion and is the first program of its kind between an Egyptian national university and a US university.