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How Ashesi Students are Agents of Change in Africa

Ashesi University has embarked on a mission to fundamentally change Africa. In this new video from PBS NewsHour, President Patrick Awuah shares how Ashesi is working to achieve its goal by educating students guided by the principles of ethical leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. “We need a lot of innovation. We need people who are trained… Read more >

Member Spotlight: HEC Paris Launches Cutting Edge Online Master’s in Innovation & Entrepreneurship on Coursera

In collaboration with Coursera, GBSN member school, HEC Paris has launched its first entirely online international degree program, the online Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OMIE). The online program is designed for both present and future business leaders who wish to set up new ventures or inspire innovation within their organizations. HEC Paris partnered with… Read more >

Tuck School of Business Alumnus Named to Fortune’s List of World’s Greatest Leaders

Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth alumnus, Carlos Rodriguez-Pastor T’88, has been named to Fortune’s list of world’s greatest leaders as #49. Rodriguez-Pastor is the CEO of Intercorp, a banking an insurance firm. As the CEO, he runs Intercorp in agreement to his own values—improving conditions for the Peruvian middle class and education in Peru… Read more >

MIT Sloan School of Management’s Healthcare Lab Focuses on Transforming the Industry

NEWS PROVIDED BY MIT Sloan School of Management MIT Sloan School of Management’s Healthcare Lab focuses on transforming the industry Enrollment in action learning course increased by 45% CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The healthcare industry is going through a massive transformation as its emphasis shifts from transactional care for sick patients to… Read more >

Member Spotlight: UVA Darden Launches New MOOC on Financial Accounting Fundamentals

GBSN member school, The University of Virginia Darden School of Business has recently launched a new MOOC, “Financial Accounting Fundamentals,” a five-week beginner level course taught by Luann Lynch, Almand R. Coleman Professor of Business Administration. Beginning on March 27, 2017, the course will be available to a global audience via the Coursera platform. The… Read more >

Amédée Prouvost Appointed to the GBSN Board of Directors

AmĂ©dĂ©e Prouvost, the Director of Operational Risk at The World Bank Group, has been appointed to the GBSN Board of Directors. Since joining the World Bank, he has served as Senior Adviser to the Group CFO, Director for Risk Management & CFO of MIGA (the political risk insurance arm of the Group), Finance Manager for… Read more >