Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) has concluded the Fintech and Regulatory Innovation (FTRI) Program for its inaugural China cohort, according to a statement from the organizers. The school reports that this cohort was comprised of 34 executives and senior managers from Mastercard, Invesco Asia-Pacific, PwC, State Street, and other unnamed institutions from across China. ZIBS explains that participants were asked to… Read more >
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Agreement Between ZIBS and ESCP Europe
Prof. LĆ©on Laulusa: As a leading business school in Europe, ESCP has always been committed to building studentsā leadership and preparing them for the future. ESCP also works hard to serve the society and cultivate social responsibility. ZIBS and ESCP share the same vision and will work together to promote the development of business education… Read more >
New Member Spotlight: SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Network Engagement Ways the institution will support the GBSN mission to improve access to quality management and entrepreneurship education for the developing world: Over the past few years, SGH has redefined its strategic approach and established extensive partnerships with universities and institutions from developing countries. New forms of cooperation have been established with numerous universities… Read more >
Esade Launches Double Degree in Business and Artificial Intelligence as Demand for Talents is Rising Strongļæ¼
Esade has launched a new Double Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business. The school aims to meet the high demand for talents that are experts in technology but also understand the fundamentals of management. In a world that has changed dramatically, companies are undergoing a profound digital transformation. According… Read more >
University of Otago: Climate & Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup)
The Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) undertakes high-quality, rigorous, quantitative and independent research in the areas of climate finance, sustainable investing, energy markets and carbon markets. The group is a founding member of the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investing (GRASFI). CEFGroup is based in the Department of Accountancy and Finance which is a CFAĀ® Program… Read more >
To Change the World, Let’s Change the Way We See It
āWhat do the three exhibits in the figure below have in common?ā That is one of many interesting questions posed by Daniel Kahneman in Thinking Fast and Slow, which brought together decades of research by the author, Amos Tversky, and many others. I have been recommending the book to practicing managers since it was published… Read more >
University of Pretoria appoints Professor Morris Mthombeni as Dean of the Gordon Institute of Business Scienceļæ¼
In turn Prof Mthombeni said āI am honoured to serve the GIBS and UP community. I have been truly inspired by the dedication of students, staff, clients, faculty, partners, and senior leadership of GIBS and UP who have collectively contributed to the success of the School despite the pandemics and geo-political challenges that continue to… Read more >
Asia Must Help Africa Escape Worst Impacts of Climate Change
That would be a tragedy, but one that can no longer be avoided, even if global warming is kept 2 degrees Celsius below preindustrial levels in accordance with the target set at the Paris Agreement in 2015. The focus of the African Group of Negotiators as they go into the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties,… Read more >
Social Entrepreneurship at Wheaton College: A Note From Imran G. Chowdhury, Ph.D., DianaĀ DavisĀ SpencerĀ ChairĀ of Social Entrepreneurship
Student SuccessĀ There have been numerous student successes over the past year.Ā I want to highlight a few here.Ā Aidan Travis ā22 and Gabriel Childs Michael ā22 were recently selected as the winners of theĀ #impakt WISE Ideation Awards, an international social business model competition sponsored byĀ Copenhagen Business School, one of the leading business schools in… Read more >
GBSN Statement on Ukraine
The Global Business School Network (GBSN) is committed to improving access to management education for the developing world. This requires business schools and like-minded organizations to help create a supportive context emphasizing equality, peace, prosperity, and lasting progress.