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Center for Business Studies & Innovation in Asia-Pacific

The Center for Business Studies and Innovation in Asia-Pacific (CBSI-AP) recently joined forces with the Center for Asia Pacific Studies. We are excited to engage with such a vibrant community that shares an interest in the Asia Pacific. You can learn more about upcoming initiatives through the Center for Asia Pacific Studies website.

Travel to the Asia Pacific Network with Business Leaders

The Global Student Ambassador Program (GSAP) is designed to produce future generations of leaders who will improve the world by equipping them with business and cultural skills through immersive experiences in the Asia-Pacific region. The program supports professional and personal growth in innovation, entrepreneurship, and Asia-Pacific business knowledge.

We will continue this initiative through the Center for Asia Pacific Studies.

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About CBSI-AP

The Center for Business Studies & Innovation in Asia-Pacific (CBSI-AP) bridges innovation between San Francisco and Asia-Pacific through the production of high impact research, publications, development programs, training, and resources. It also provides a platform for collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and academic business communities in San Francisco and Asia-Pacific.

Vision

The Center for Business Studies & Innovation in Asia-Pacific is the San Francisco/Silicon Valley-based thought-leader, learning hub, and bridge builder for the U.S. and Asia-Pacific business communities.

Mission

The Center for Business Studies & Innovation in Asia-Pacific informs and equips current and future leaders with cutting-edge business knowledge and practices. With a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, the Center leverages its unique location in San Francisco and Silicon Valley to facilitate broader and deeper interaction between the academic, business, and broader communities in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific.

Collaborations

  • Asia-Pacific scholars
  • Asia-Pacific business and industry leaders
  • Public policy institutions
  • The University of San Francisco community
  • Development professionals

Contributions

  • New research on the innovation of Asia-Pacific
  • A comprehensive resource hub
  • Asia-Pacific related symposia and conferences
  • Development programs
  • Public policy focused on Asia-Pacific member nations' global participation

Make a Difference

We are grateful to our donors. Through your generosity, our students are gaining the knowledge, skills, and values to create a more just world.

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