The Ahlers Center for International Business
Navigate the world of business with us.
The Ahlers Center for International Business is your gateway to thrilling global business education opportunities. Our international business and trade training programs connect students, faculty and the local San Diego business community with experts and opportunities to expand your business and skillset — and your global mindset.
Graduate students can participate in our international consulting practicum program, where you can advise companies like Mazda City or L'Oreal at their global offices. Or study as an exchange student at one of our partner schools—like the Instituto de Empresa in Spain—and earn course credit as you live to the tempo of Madrid's uptown financial district.
Undergraduate and graduate students alike have the opportunity to consult for San Diego regional businesses on global expansion plans, cross-border projects and inclusive regional economic development activities.
For the San Diego regional business community, the Ahlers Center facilitates global business training programs and applied custom consulting projects led by our faculty that enhance the global competitiveness of your company. Our programs and projects delve into international market research, trade advisory, supply chain management, economic analysis and business analytics.
Recent Spotlights
Sioma Waisburd ‘03 (BBA, BA): An Ambassador for Culture, Community, and Avocados
September 22, 2021
Born and raised in Mexico, Sioma Waisburd ‘03 (BBA, BA) is the co-founder of Chosen Foods and a passionate ambassador for both his culture and t…
Ahlers Center for International Business Honors Student with Memorial Scholarship
April 22, 2021
The Torero community was shaken by the untimely passing of international business student Haley Takeda this semester. In her honor, the Ahlers Center …
Ahlers Center to Boost San Diego's Share of Global Markets
January 25, 2021
For nearly three decades, the Ahlers Center for International Business at the University of San Diego School of Business has helped USD students devel…
International Business Program Ranked in U.S. News Top 25
September 25, 2019
The undergraduate international business program at the University of San Diego School of Business is one of the best in the country, according to the…
Ahlers Center Brings the World to USD
August 20, 2019
Big companies are investing more and more in a customer’s lifetime value, or the total revenue that one customer represents to a company over a …
Global learning in San Diego.
With programs like our International Business Speaker Series, Professional Series on International Trade and Business Development and language training, we will whisk you away to dozens of international learning experiences—without ever leaving campus.
Global learning around the world.
From Hong Kong to Argentina, you can take your pick from dozens of study abroad programs, internships, international consulting opportunities, dual degrees and semester exchange programs.
Learning abroad is for undergraduates, too.
Who said you had to stay stateside? As an undergraduate student, you can also take part in exchange programs and short-term travel abroad. Through USD's International Center, you can study at USD’s campus in Spain or learn in dozens of other programs around the world.
Keep our programs thriving.
By donating to the Ahlers Center, you can help us continue to provide life-changing experiences and education to "Knauss School of Business" students, alumni and executives.
Ahlers Center for International Business Blog
Helping Students, Executives, and Faculty Achieve More Robust International Business Experience and Knowledge
The Economic Environment of Young Professionals in Spain – Nathan Okorley, MBA Student
(August 19, 2019) –
What a beautiful city Madrid is! A vibrant and modern city bustling with businesses everywhere...
What Truly Brings a Multinational Company Success? – David Chang, MSF Student
(July 16, 2019) –
During spring break 2019, the MSF program took a trip to the financial capital of Italy to learn...
The Value of Global Business Environment Immersion – Katie Knott, MBA Student
(June 14, 2019) –
As a second year MBA student, I have had the incredible opportunity to travel abroad to both...
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Are you a San Diego based small to medium sized business with at least one year of export experience looking to diversify into new international markets? The Ahlers Center for International Business, University of San Diego's Global Market Navigator Program can help show you the way. The primary aim of this initiative is to support current exporters grow their international operations through identification of new international market opportunities and the development of entry strategies into these high potential markets. Learn more and apply! https://bit.ly/2XCWEKW read more
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Part-Time MBA student, Leona Snell, is now in Shanghai, China working on an international consulting project organized by our Ahlers Center for International Business, University of San Diego Join the experience as Leona takes over our Instagram account for the next couple of days. Follow us at www.instagram.com/usd_business for an international adventure! #USDbiz #studyabroad #MBA read more -
Come hear Ryan Patel, Senior Fellow at the Drucker School of Management at Claremont University and former Vice President of Business Development, Pinkberry, speak at the next International Business Speaker Series. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 at 12:15 pm Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Room C "Leveraging your Entrepreneurial Spirit" Register at https://sforce.co/2ktkWE4 read more
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That's a wrap to the Madrid/Valencia program! MSEL students enjoyed a rigorous, academic experience along with a sail boat excursion, a city tour of Madrid and ended the program with the 7x7 at the Madrid Center among several other activities. read more -
Over 50 global entrepreneurs from Germany, Mexico, and Uruguay participated in the Ahlers Center for International Business, University of San Diego latest Summer Institute on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The week-long program ended with an international summit on stakeholder theory hosted by Torrey Project, a local organization promoting the power of business for good. Keep reading to find out what the group learned about stakeholder capitalism: http://ow.ly/FjCd50wH2Xr #USDbiz #stakeholdercapitalism read more