Programs
CEO’s Message: Creating Locally-Relevant Content and Experiences
Dear GBSN Member Teams, Thank you for such a warm welcome to the Global Business School Network (GBSN). It has been a little more than a month since I started as CEO. During that time I met many of you and have been energized by the work we are doing together. Your commitment to improving… 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 >
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.
GBSN Developing Deans Initiative: A Dean’s “Study Trip” to Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
In July 2018, I had an opportunity to visit Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and its constituent Schools meeting their deans, directors and other senior administrators. Â The opportunity was provided by Global Business School Network (GBSN) as an alternative to their Developing Deans Program. Here are my reflections based on my interactions and meetings… Read more >
An Impactful Learning Experience
As one of the scholarship recipients to attend the Global School in Empirical Research Methods (GSERM) in June 2018, I am greatly appreciative of the Global Business School Network (GBSN), the host institution (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland) and my home University (Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria) for the opportunity to apply, attend and… Read more >
Fulbright Specialist Program Offers Opportunity to Two GBSN Members
Cambodia has over 100 universities that offer MBA programs, which has led to an increase in competition and a decline in enrollment at the National University of Management in Phnom Penh. Aside from standard university rivalry; many companies are establishing similar business programs for consumers (i.e banks offering programs in finance and banking). To differentiate… Read more >
University of St. Gallen Provides 10 Scholarships to its Global School in Empirical Research Methods 2018
GBSN works with our member schools to offer opportunities for international exchange, support and development within the network. These member-led initiatives enrich faculty, students and campuses with cross-border connections and help to spread best practice throughout the network. For the fifth year in a row, The University of St. Gallen offered up to 10 scholarship… Read more >
My GSERM Experience
I am the Academic Director of New Managers Leadership Program and top 100 medium sized-companies ‘partnership at Strathmore Business School (SBS). I have extensive experience in design and implementation of leadership development programs for executives. At SBS, I previously worked as the executive education director, where I was deeply involved in design and management of… Read more >
My Summer at GSERM
First and faremost I would like to thank the University of St. Gallen for offering this scholarship and opportunity for international expert learning exposure at the University of St. Gallen’s Global School in Empirical Research Methods (GSERM) in Switzerland to GBSN members. Also, I’d like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Hans-Joachin Knopf and his… Read more >