Our Mission

The mission of the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in International Business is to promote and support research, training, and the transfer of knowledge to organizations in the field of international business. Its role is to contribute to the performance of organizations by developing knowledge in international business, organizing training for current and future executives, and offering professional assistance and consultancy services.

The Chair as a Research Centre

Objectives

To develop new knowledge of the international business environment and international managerial practices
To strategically monitor the evolution of the international business environment
To develop the means to help in decision making and management for international enterprises
To build a first-class centre of expertise in Canada in the area of international business

Main Activities

Carrying out research projects, especially in the areas of international business strategy, intercultural management, country-risk analysis, and the management of the process of internationalizing SMEs
Publishing research findings in major international peer-reviewed journals
Organizing seminars and other forms of academic activities
Facilitating the research activities of doctoral students in international business at the Faculty of Business Administration (FSA) and in international studies at the École supérieure d’études internationales, both at Université Laval
Supervising post-doctoral students
Promoting and integrating international business research activities at Université Laval
Networking with other research centres in Canada and abroad

The Chair as a Training Centre

Objectives

To train high-level specialists in international business
To meet the specific needs of industries operating in international markets
To meet the information needs of the people with regards to globalization and international trade
To become a recognized training centre in Canada in the area of international business

Main Activities

Supporting the MBA programs in international business and the specializations at the bachelor’s level on international business at FSA ULaval, by organizing various activities
Providing training in international business for managers
Participating in training offered by other institutions
Organizing and supporting student activities in the area of international business

The Chair as a Service Centre

Objectives

To transfer knowledge to enterprises in Québec and elsewhere in Canada
To raise awareness among individuals and enterprises on the new global economic reality
To provide various services to the local community
To become a key partner in Canadian business communities

Main Activities

Disseminating the Chair’s research findings through publication in peer-reviewed and professional journals
Publishing, on the Chair’s website, a thematic newsletter on the strategic management of international enterprises
Creating and organizing an annual seminar with the title “Doing Business Abroad” for businesspeople
Collaborating with the media
Providing assistance and consultancy services to enterprises and organizations