History

The Institute for International Business was officially revitalized on January 25, 1989 by the Dean of the Stillman School of Business, Dr. Frederick J. Kelly, and upon the recommendation of the Faculty Assembly of the School of Business and the Task Force on Internationalization. The Task Force was created by interim Dean Jeremiah Ford in 1988/89 and was Chaired by Dr. John Dall of the Department of Economics.

The first Director of the Institute was Dr. Agnes Olszewski, Associate Professor of Marketing. Dr. Olszewski was succeeded in the fall of 2000 by Dr. Richard J. Hunter, Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and by Dr. Héctor R. Lozada, Associate Professor of Marketing, from July 2002 until June 2007. Dr. Larry McCarthy assumed the directorship in July 2007. Dr. McCarthy also serves as adviser for the M.B.A. concentration in International Business, the undergraduate minor in International Business, and as course coordinator for BINT 5001 Global Business Colloquium.

Mission

The Institute for International Business serves as an organizational unit within the Stillman School of Business, which coordinates and facilitates internationally-oriented programs, activities, and resources within the School and serves as a liaison with other units of Seton Hall University and outside organizations pursuing international business and/or international business education issues.

The Institute for International Business extends its interests to many geopolitical regions. Based on the thrust of American Business, on priorities established by the University, and the interests of the Faculty, it attempts to transcend both geographical and economic borders in many directions, promoting knowledge and understanding of business activities in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, with developed and developing countries throughout the world.

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