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UCT Graduate School of Business brings African Context to Global Sustainability Conversation
An international sustainability project that is co-hosted by the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) and the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, Canada has won a significant global award – recognising its impact in the world of business. The Embedding Project, a global public-benefit research project that helps companies embed social and… Read more >
US and China Trade War: Less Suez Canal Traffic, More Chinese Products for Egypt?
Amid speculations of a trade war that could potentially break out between China and the United States (US) and may surpass the mere imposition of tariffs, uncertainty lingers regarding the impact of such a war on global trade and the global economy Ð and other countries. The question remains: What would a trade war between… Read more >
Women Entrepreneurship Lowest in MENA Region: How a Guide Aims to Change That
The rate of female entrepreneurs has been globally expanding in recent years, and women of the Arab world are part of the process as well. However, the number of women in the Arab world owning businesses is still 30 percent lower than other countries, according to a report released in 2017 by online payment platform… Read more >
The Concept of Open Learning – Lessons from The Open University
GBSN Member, The Open University Business School hosted two faculty fellows from Strathmore University and the Asian Institute of Management. The fellows were Dr. Wilfred Manuela, Asian Institute of Management and Ian Wairua, Strathmore University. The two of them stayed at the university for 6 weeks during November and December of 2017. This is a… Read more >
University of St. Gallen, HEC Paris and ESSEC Business School Master’s in Management Programs Ranked in Top 5
Marking its first year to reach 100 schools, the Financial Times has released its 2018 rankings of masters of management. According to the FT, the 100 institutions surveyed included programs from 27 countries with more than 30,000 enrolled students. GBSN member schools, the University of St. Gallen, HEC Paris and ESSEC Business School, dominate this… Read more >
WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business International Summer University Program Highlights
In 2018, for the 29th time, WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business hosted the International Summer UniversityWU (ISUWU) program during the months of July and August. ISUWU is one of WU’s many international short summer programs, which represent an important part of WU’s internationalization strategy.
Ann Harrison Named Dean of Berkeley Haas School of Business
GBSN member Berkeley Haas School of Business has appointed Ann Harrison as dean. After more than a decade, Richard Lyons has stepped down as dean.
IMT Dubai MBA Students Launch a Project to Bring Light to Kenyan Villages
A professor at GBSN member school, IMT Dubai, Dr. Gita Bajaj, mobilized a group of MBA students to develop a cost-effective sustainable solution to bring light to rural Kenyan villages and in the process improve healthcare, and create opportunities for employment.
Celebrating 20 years of Progress, Partnerships and Accomplishments
GBSN member, Nanyang Business School (NBS) is celebrating 20 years of their Nanyang Fellows MBA program. The Nanyang Fellows MBA is a one-year, full-time program designed for senior executives from public and private sectors. The program has generated over 400 graduates from more than 35 countries that hold influential positions worldwide. Fellows are typically mid-career… Read more >