Posts Tagged ‘business schools’
Business schools can support entrepreneurs from every angle
As those studying at business school look to what’s next, some consider careers in big firms, while others look to start their own companies. Those budding entrepreneurs often look to their business schools for support to achieve their goals. Take GBSB Global Business School in Europe, with campuses in Malta, Spain and online as an…
Read MoreExclusive invitation to ‘Unlock the Future of EU-China Relations at the 9th Europe Forum 2023 Brussels’
The comprehensive strategic partnership between the European Union (EU) and China turns 20 this year. Over the past two decades, the EU and China, two of the world’s leading economies, have engaged in mutually beneficial cooperation in a win-win manner and achieved significant success in fields such as politics, economy, culture, and science. As of…
Read MoreAccelerating the sustainability agenda in learning and education
During this year’s EFMD Executive Development Conference held in St. Gallen, the topic was how business schools and the associated learning and development ecosystem can create stronger momentum around one of the most burning topics that humankind faces: Sustainability. It was hosted at “The Square” – a brand-new learning facility and centre at the University…
Read MoreInspiring business school partnerships with sustainability at the core
Business schools are natural partners for many organisations, from big corporations to charities and non-profits. These partnerships can bring successful internship opportunities for their students, international study trips, consulting projects as part of courses, and, ultimately, recruitment opportunities for their graduates. However, today, partnerships at business schools are going beyond this and focusing on sustainability…
Read MoreBusiness schools look beyond faculty to provide management education
More Business schools are harnessing industry experts to teach their students business education — PR specialists Kerry Ruffle and Stephanie Mullins from BlueSky Education explore how. Durham University Business School has recently announced a number of new appointments to its teaching staff to be in post for the new academic year. These positions were not…
Read MoreFurther combining business and technology in management education
Business schools are ensuring that technology and business are more often inextricably linked in many different ways. INSEAD has launched their Knowledge App, an expert opinion and management insights portal with the latest business thinking and views from award-winning faculty and global contributors, updated daily. NEOMA Business School proudly offers a whole campus – that’s entirely…
Read MoreResponsive Management Education: Giving back control
Traditional management research does not fit today’s challenges and needs to find ways to give back control to learners. Management education at business schools and universities is based on the promise of developing the competencies of the next generation of managers and leaders. Thus, the substantial changes in society that we are currently witnessing have, by…
Read MoreFundraising campaigns at business schools
A few years ago, The Financial Times published an article that stated European business schools were adopting the US art of big fundraising. Now, Stephanie Mullins takes a closer look at the INSEAD‘s Force for Good Campaign as it concludes. INSEAD’s largest fundraising campaign to date, the Force for Good campaign, was launched in 2013 and has surpassed…
Read MoreHow business education can create business citizens
Yusuf Sidani is the Dean of Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB), part of the American University of Beirut (AUB). He explores some of the challenges business schools have faced in recent years and explains why he thinks business schools should embed ethics and morals throughout the curriculum to produce work-ready graduates: The world…
Read MoreThe importance of leading by example with Karen Spens, BI Norwegian Business School Dean
Throughout 2023, BI Norwegian Business School has been celebrating its heritage and societal impact in line with the vision of its founder, Finn Øien. Last year, as the institution prepared to celebrate its 80th anniversary, BI also welcomed a new President. We spoke with Karen Spens, BI’s first female and first international President, about her…
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