About Us

Located at the University of Michigan, we are an independent, non-profit research and educational organization guided by our founding principle that thriving businesses drive economic development and improve social welfare in low- and middle-income countries.

Consulting

With deep expertise across multiple industry sectors and disciplines, we partner with profit-seeking firms and nonprofits to develop and apply proven business practices.

Training

Harnessing the latest innovations in education, we provide world-class management training opportunities for the global leaders of today and tomorrow.

Duke Energy: Powering a Plan
Toward Net Zero

Utility giant Duke Energy has a problem: The company has committed to achieving net zero-carbon by 2050. That means phasing out dirty coal-fired plants and investing in clean energy sources. How will they develop a long-term energy strategy that balances future demand with the environment? Our new business case study challenges students to find clean ways to get there.
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About Us

Located at the University of Michigan, we are an independent, non-profit research and educational organization guided by our founding principle that thriving businesses drive economic development and improve social welfare in low- and middle-income countries.

Consulting

With deep expertise across multiple industry sectors and disciplines, we partner with profit-seeking firms and nonprofits to develop and apply proven business practices.

Training

Harnessing the latest innovations in education, we provide world-class management training opportunities for the global leaders of today and tomorrow.

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A Wartime Education: Keeping Businesses and Business Schools Alive in Ukraine

Please join us for a discussion with Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector for Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University at 4 PM, March 7, at Blau Hall, Corner Commons. Opatska, an entrepreneur and an academic, leads the University's Lviv Business School. More than two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Opatska will explain how business leaders and business educators have persisted toward economic resilience in the face of war. This event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register and submit questions in advance. Light refreshments will be served.

About Us

Located at the University of Michigan, we are an independent, non-profit research and educational organization guided by our founding principle that thriving businesses drive economic development and improve social welfare in low- and middle-income countries.

Consulting

With deep expertise across multiple industry sectors and disciplines, we partner with profit-seeking firms and nonprofits to develop and apply proven business practices.

Training

Harnessing the latest innovations in education, we provide world-class management training opportunities for the global leaders of today and tomorrow.

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2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Case Writing Competition

You are invited to enter our competition and support and strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) skills and knowledge for today’s students, who will become tomorrow’s global business leaders. The University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the William Davidson Institute (WDI) at the University of Michigan are proud to present 2024 DEI Global Case Writing Competition. We encourage you to submit an academic case study about a DEI-related business dilemma within one or across multiple business disciplines. Visit WDI Publishing for details.
Win $10,000

About Us

Located at the University of Michigan, we are an independent, non-profit research and educational organization guided by our founding principle that thriving businesses drive economic development and improve social welfare in low- and middle-income countries.

Consulting

With deep expertise across multiple industry sectors and disciplines, we partner with profit-seeking firms and nonprofits to develop and apply proven business practices.

Training

Harnessing the latest innovations in education, we provide world-class management training opportunities for the global leaders of today and tomorrow.

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