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The Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is a leading research hub on how local and foreign firms can leverage emerging markets for the global good. 

Founded in 2007 by Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor of International Business & Strategy, CEM operates in three distinct areas, including a robust research agenda; significant work to influence business practitioners; and educational activities designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders.

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For Academics

Seminars, workshops, and conferences for researchers from around the world. Additional opportunities for Northeastern faculty to engage with CEM.

For Students

Academic programs, learning opportunities, and grants for projects and research in emerging markets, open to undergraduate and graduate students at Northeastern.

For Practitioners

Cutting-edge insights and recommendations on emerging market topics for managers, policymakers, and other members of the business community.

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Events

Upcoming Events

Mar 19

Join the Center for Emerging Markets for a lunch and learn about Northeastern University's undergraduate minor in Emerging Markets. Hear from four current undergraduate students enrolled in the minor and learn about the exciting opportunities this minor offers!

Mar 24

Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury, Lumry Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, will share his research on the changing geography of work, especially as it relates to emerging markets. Pulling from his ongoing projects in Turkey, Bangladesh, and India, Raj will examine the productivity effects of remote work and how AI plays a role in its future.

Apr 2

The Center for Emerging Markets will welcome Gianluca Pettiti, Executive Vice President and President, Life Sciences, Diagnostics and Applied for ThermoFisher Scientific, for a fireside chat to discuss innovation in today's geopolitical climate.  This event is a Distinguished Lecture part of the Nardone Family Seminar Series.