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Centers and Institutes

Centers and Institutes within the College of Business provide opportunities for faculty and students to interact with business and industry, helping the college maintain a pulse on the trends affecting corporate America.

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    Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute

    The Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute coordinates international opportunities for COB students and faculty to enhance awareness of global aspects of business and develop global strategic thinking.

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    George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

    The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies supports many different entrepreneurship programs involving both student consulting and entrepreneurship research.

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    Hagge Innovation Institute

    The institute provide students across the ISU campus with transformational learning opportunities that result in the essential skills and innovation mindset to lead in their career of choice.

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    Institute for Financial Planning and Analysis

    The mission of the Institute for Financial Planning and Analysis is to promote and cultivate financial-advising experiences for students, and to reach out to business partners working in financial services.

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    Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management

    The Katie School of Insurance & Financial Services provides unique programs and educational services for the insurance industry, insurance educators, and insurance consumers through seminars, instruction, research services, student scholarships, and internships.

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    Organizational Leadership Institute

    The primary mission of the Organizational Leadership Institute (OLI) is to enhance the the leadership experiences and personal leadership development of all College of Business majors.

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    Professional Sales Institute

    The Professional Sales Institute advances the profession of personal selling and sales leadership in the B2B environment for students and business professionals.