Centers & Initiatives
Darden Center for Global Initiatives
We build Darden's global community.
Learn all about the Darden Center for Global Initiatives (DCGI) and its mission to strengthen and expand Darden's global community, in Charlottesville and around the world, by providing educational opportunities and by building partnerships.
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Mission and Vision
The Darden Center for Global Initiatives (DCGI) enhances global business education at Darden and expands the School’s visibility and influence around the world through its academic and student life programming, and global partnerships and network.
Vision
DCGI aims to bridge Darden and the world.
Mission
DCGI strengthens and expands Darden’s global community, in Charlottesville and around the world, by providing educational opportunities and by building partnerships.
Support
DCGI is supported by the Tayloe Murphy Endowment, a 1962 gift from an anonymous donor honoring prominent banker and legislator W. Tayloe Murphy, in "recognition of his support” of Darden.
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Global Videos
Purpose Travels Well
Darden Worldwide Courses are week-long courses led by Darden faculty outside the United States in March and October. Each course provides the opportunity to visit a different country and experience its business practices and cultures firsthand. Courses include classes with leadership speakers as well as onsite visits to companies, governmental agencies and cultural sites.
The Rwanda DWC explores a country that has become a model of resilience, innovation and economic transformation. Through meetings with local entrepreneurs, multinational business leaders and community organizations, students gain firsthand insight into Rwanda’s remarkable development story. The course also examines how reconciliation, sustainability and social impact have shaped the nation’s business environment and future growth.
The South Korea DWC provides students with an immersive look at one of the world’s most dynamic economies. Through company visits in Seoul and Busan, interactions with business leaders and exploration of cultural and historical landmarks, students learn how South Korea’s unique history, technological leadership and global industries influence its business landscape. The course combines academic learning with cultural experiences that deepen students’ understanding of international business and leadership.
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Contact Us
Darden’s global headquarters are located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Darden has field offices in the Washington, D.C. area and Shanghai. The School also has representatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Darden presence in Shanghai is part of the University of Virginia China Office, which strengthens the University’s academic programs, research, alumni engagement, student recruitment, and outreach to other key regions in Asia.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Office Location
100 Darden Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22903+1-434-924-3900 (general main line)
Center for Global Initiatives
Katherine Beach
Executive Director
+1-434-243-2198
BeachK@darden.virginia.eduWashington, D.C., Area
Sherri Watson
Senior Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Strategy for Professional Degree Programs & Managing Director, Darden DC Metro
WatsonS@darden.virginia.eduContact information for the Darden team in D.C., as well as office locations and general contact information, can be found on the D.C. Contact Us page.
Shanghai, China
曹波 Doris Cao
Director, China Initiatives
+86-21-6437-2118
CaoD@darden.virginia.eduOffice Location
55 West Fuxing Road, Room 101
Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031 China复兴西路55号101室
中国上海徐汇区邮编：200031Find Us on Social Media
Darden
WeChat: UVaDarden
Weibo: http://weibo.com/darden
Youku: http://i.youku.com/dardenmbaUVA China Office
WeChat: UVaChinaOffice
Weibo: weibo.com/uvachina
Youku: i.youku.com/uvachina
http://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/r30OQr4T6tx64tfBnL37YAMumbai, India
Sannam S4
Hemant Das
Providing Principal Advisor services, for Darden’s India Initiatives
+91 9987951221
DasH@darden.virginia.edu
The Darden Center for Global Initiatives (DCGI) enhances global business education at Darden and expands the School’s visibility and influence around the world through its academic and student life programming, and global partnerships and network.
Vision
DCGI aims to bridge Darden and the world.
Mission
DCGI strengthens and expands Darden’s global community, in Charlottesville and around the world, by providing educational opportunities and by building partnerships.
Support
DCGI is supported by the Tayloe Murphy Endowment, a 1962 gift from an anonymous donor honoring prominent banker and legislator W. Tayloe Murphy, in "recognition of his support” of Darden.
Learn More
Purpose Travels Well
Darden Worldwide Courses are week-long courses led by Darden faculty outside the United States in March and October. Each course provides the opportunity to visit a different country and experience its business practices and cultures firsthand. Courses include classes with leadership speakers as well as onsite visits to companies, governmental agencies and cultural sites.
The Rwanda DWC explores a country that has become a model of resilience, innovation and economic transformation. Through meetings with local entrepreneurs, multinational business leaders and community organizations, students gain firsthand insight into Rwanda’s remarkable development story. The course also examines how reconciliation, sustainability and social impact have shaped the nation’s business environment and future growth.
The South Korea DWC provides students with an immersive look at one of the world’s most dynamic economies. Through company visits in Seoul and Busan, interactions with business leaders and exploration of cultural and historical landmarks, students learn how South Korea’s unique history, technological leadership and global industries influence its business landscape. The course combines academic learning with cultural experiences that deepen students’ understanding of international business and leadership.
Darden’s global headquarters are located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Darden has field offices in the Washington, D.C. area and Shanghai. The School also has representatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Darden presence in Shanghai is part of the University of Virginia China Office, which strengthens the University’s academic programs, research, alumni engagement, student recruitment, and outreach to other key regions in Asia.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Office Location
100 Darden Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22903
+1-434-924-3900 (general main line)
Center for Global Initiatives
Katherine Beach
Executive Director
+1-434-243-2198
BeachK@darden.virginia.edu
Washington, D.C., Area
Sherri Watson
Senior Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Strategy for Professional Degree Programs & Managing Director, Darden DC Metro
WatsonS@darden.virginia.edu
Contact information for the Darden team in D.C., as well as office locations and general contact information, can be found on the D.C. Contact Us page.
Shanghai, China
曹波 Doris Cao
Director, China Initiatives
+86-21-6437-2118
CaoD@darden.virginia.edu
Office Location
55 West Fuxing Road, Room 101
Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031 China
复兴西路55号101室
中国上海徐汇区邮编：200031
Find Us on Social Media
Darden
WeChat: UVaDarden
Weibo: http://weibo.com/darden
Youku: http://i.youku.com/dardenmba
UVA China Office
WeChat: UVaChinaOffice
Weibo: weibo.com/uvachina
Youku: i.youku.com/uvachina
http://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/r30OQr4T6tx64tfBnL37YA
Mumbai, India
Sannam S4
Hemant Das
Providing Principal Advisor services, for Darden’s India Initiatives
+91 9987951221
DasH@darden.virginia.edu