Every organization that is part of GBSN shares the vision for the world to have the management talent needed to generate global prosperity and well-being. Within the context of the mission, GBSN’s activities, programs, and projects enable the creation of new knowledge, provide meaningful international experiences, and build relationships that can transform management education, as well as provide broad visibility to our members as a champion and change maker for economic and social development. In addition to engaging in a worthy purpose, membership in GBSN is motivated by the opportunities created for faculty, administrators, and students to participate in externally funded development programs, receive discounted participation in events, access to exclusive scholarships and fellowships, and increased visibility associated with impact.
150+ members
50+ countries
1 mission
We are a network…
The Global Business School Network
(GBSN) is a geographically diverse
network of more than 150 business
schools, encompassing countries with a
wide variety of economic assets and
development goals.
With a mission…
GBSN’s mission is to work together to
strengthen the contributions of
management education to the
development needs of society. We
empower faculty and students who want
to contribute to the emergence and
growth of organizations with meaningful
impact. Together, we’re igniting the power
of business education to improve the
prosperity and well-being of communities
around the world.
Guided by…
- Global inclusivity
- Local relevance (context matters)
- Innovation through education
Types of Membership
GBSN offers four types of membership. Select the level of membership appropriate for your organization.
Academic Leadership Council Membership
Corporate Membership
Full Membership
Membership Criteria
Full Membership I $5,000 USD annual contribution
Full Membership is available to universities, colleges, schools, or other bodies that meet the following criteria:
- Grant degree programs in business administration or management
- Have been in existence and operating for a minimum of five consecutive years
- Is an impact leader in business education and will bring something powerful and distinctive to the network
- Exhibits leadership, innovation, and impact through programs that serve local communities
- Has the institutional bandwidth to engage faculty, students, and academic leaders in GBSN activities, projects, programs, and events
- Holds a minimum of one out of the three international accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA)
- Strong faculty profile
- Demonstrates leadership in its region through programs that connect management knowledge and talent to challenges in areas like entrepreneurship and economic development, healthcare, human rights, climate leadership, access to education, and more
- Rankings and Awards related to academic excellence, but also to responsible business education
- The institution must have been in existence and operating for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years
- Maintains impactful institutional partnerships with multiple GBSN members on teaching, research, and student engagement.
Institutions granted full membership can use the GBSN member logo in their documentation and publicity materials. Full Members have the opportunity to lead and partner on GBSN programs, events, projects, grants, and other activities focused on topics and audiences that are important to the institution and fall within the GBSN mission. Full members can partner and collaborate on grant proposals for topics that align with the mission.
Corporate Membership I $10,000 annual contribution
Companies become members of GBSN to collaborate on programs and projects that directly engage GBSN’s membership base of leading institutions across the globe. GBSN works with corporate members to design, manage, and administer programs related to social impact and directly engages individuals from academic member institutions.
Interested in Joining?
GBSN does not have open membership. Organizations need to be invited to join the network. Please reach out to Emma Martens at emartens@gbsn.org to schedule an introductory call with GBSN staff to learn more and become a member.
At GBSN, we want to ensure the school’s core values and priorities align with the network. The introductory call is a space to connect the dots on areas of overlap, potential engagements and to learn more about your institution. In addition, we will share information about membership criteria, opportunities, expectations, cost, value and more.
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