Darden Center for Global Initiatives

Approximately a third of Darden’s student body is made up of international students, representing dozens of countries and a multitude of cultures. These global perspectives add valuable dimension and depth to class discussions. Our faculty, many of whom are from outside the United States, teach, consult and do research around the world. A percentage of the required curriculum and almost a quarter of our electives have global content; and our global alumni network spans the world. In any given week, we may have a distinguished global speaker, an international food festival, faculty doing consulting work abroad or the dean hosting a guest from outside the United States.

Darden and the International Community

The Center for Global Initiatives sponsors, develops and implements educational programs and research projects that enhance both student and executive understanding of international issues, enabling them in turn to take advantage of international opportunities. The center aims to increase global awareness of Darden of the University of Virginia by promoting interaction between Darden and the rest of the world. It achieves this goal by supporting international programs with partner business schools in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Holland, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain and Sweden. In addition, the center brings overseas faculty and business leaders to the University and the Commonwealth of Virginia to share their experiences, knowledge and perspectives.