The Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management helps international companies develop strategies for entering the U.S. market while supporting economic development in the North Texas region. Through academic courses, workshops, conferences, and student-led market research projects, GDI connects students, faculty, industry partners, and foreign companies seeking expansion opportunities in the United States. The program strengthens North Texas’ global business ecosystem by providing companies with market insights while giving students hands-on experience in international business consulting, foreign direct investment, and economic development.
