The School of Business centers and institutes provide professional support for the GGC and local business communities, students and leaders.

Business, Economic and Applied Research (BEAR) Center

The mission of the BEAR Center is to support the local business community with economic and business-related research and analysis as well as provide outreach services, including statistical and other business-related training. The BEAR Center is also committed to furthering the mission of the School of Business by fostering continuous improvement in scholarship and in student engagement.

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Contact

Location: W-2142

Dr. Mark Partridge, Associate Professor of Economics, BEAR Center Director
404.938.5809
@email

Dr. Reanna Berry, Assistant Professor of Accounting
@email

Dr. P. Wesley Routon, Associate Professor of Economics
@email

Dr. Tracey Schaller, Associate Professor of Marketing
@email

Center for Emerging Business Entrepreneurship (CEBE)

The CEBE provides GGC students with guidance and exposure regarding practical issues in business ventures. The CEBE coordinates its activities through various stakeholders to create and sustain an ecosystem of services for emerging businesses, entrepreneurship and business development. The CEBE leverages these collective experiences to support student engagement, learning and collaborative research activities. The CEBE also supports the Young Entrepreneurs’ Network registered student organization.

Contact

Location: C-2211

Dr. Phillip Hartley, Associate Professor of Marketing, CEBE Director
678.628.0640
@email

Dr. Marvin Bontrager, Assistant Professor of Management
@email

Dr. Brett Young, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
@email

Center for International Business and Exchange (CIBE)

The CIBE was established to interface with the international business community and to provide interested GGC students with information regarding international business issues, ranging from studies abroad to career options. It establishes relationships with corporate entities and exchange opportunities with colleges and universities abroad. Additionally, the Center has been responsible for planning and executing the School of Business education abroad program, allowing students to experience intellectual and personal growth through an integrated international educational experience.

Contact

Location: C-1245

Dr. Luis Torres, Associate Professor of Marketing, CIBE Associate Director
@email

Dr. Vlad Bursuc, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies
@email

Dr. Amy Fehl, Assistant Professor of Marketing
@email

Dr. Jun Wu, CIBE Associate Director
@email

Leadership and Management Development Institute (LMDI)

The mission of LMDI is to improve organizations by delivering effective evidence-based approaches in the areas of strategy, operations, human resources, project management, logistics, leadership, multiculturalism and organization culture.

Contact

Location: W-2101

Dr. Kyle Huff, Associate Professor of Management, LMDI Director
678.476.5670
@email

Dr. Steve Brown, Associate Professor of Management
@email

Dr. Marieke Schilpzand, Associate Professor of Management
@email