GBSN Member Opportunities

2023 International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition | April 10-14

General Information

The 2023 International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) will be a hybrid competition held online and on the campus of Loyola Marymount University during the week of April 10-14. Teams of 3-5 members compete in 3 competitions during the event: 

  • The 25-minute competition, in which teams will present a business problem of their choosing, give a full presentation analyzing the ethical, sustainable, legal and financial aspects of a problem, and present a solution that is viable on all fronts.
  • The 10-minute competition, in which teams will incorporate the suggestions given the by judges during the 25-minute presentation and give a 10-minute presentation on the ethical aspect of the problem.
  • The 90-second elevator pitch explaining the importance of the sustainability component of the problem.

The online divisions will compete on April 10 and 11. IBESCC staff will work with teams to find presentation times that will accommodate the schedules of individuals in different time zones. The in-person competition will convene April 12-14 in Los Angeles on the LMU campus. The winners for all divisions will be announced the evening of Friday, April 14 at the Awards Ceremony, which will be live-streamed.

Registration Fees

Early Bird registration fee (until January 31, 2023):

  • In-person: $475/team, includes Welcome Dinner and Awards Banquet
  • Online: $235/team

*Team sponsorships are available to reduce or waive registration expenses – please email ibes@lmu.edu or call Chiray Koo at 310-258-4640 for more details.

Registration Information

To register your team(s) for 2023 IBESCC, complete the following two steps:

  1. Complete the Online Registration Form for each team, which provides the information we need to send email updates to advisors and team members and to print awards certificates.
    • If you do not yet have a topic or all your team members, please write TBD in those spaces and use the link in the confirmation email to update later.
    • You may submit your registration form before making payment.
  2. Submit payment to guarantee your spot in the competition.
    • Pay online here. Payments for online and in-person teams cannot be combined and must be paid in separate transactions. See instructions below for sending a check.

To facilitate organization of divisions and the recruitment judges, please complete Step 1 of the registration process asap, even if you cannot make immediate payment.

Competition Overview

The International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) consists of three separate competitions: a 25-Minute Presentation followed by Q&A and feedback; a 10-Minute Presentation and a 90-Second Presentation. Teams compete in all three competitions, which require different skill sets.

More Information

Registration information and fees can be found on the 2023 IBESCC webpage. More information about the competition can be found at the Competition Overview, Presentation Guidelines and FAQs.

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Faculty Development in International Business South Korea Program | Advancing Sustainability & Strategic Evolution in the Post-Pandemic Era

General Information

The Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) South Korea program is a joint collaboration between Loyola Marymount University and Florida International University. The program is designed for educators interested in developing a greater understanding of doing business in Korea and exploring how Korean companies such as Samsung, Hyundai and LG have emerged as global competitors, advanced in sustainability, and strategically evolved post-pandemic.

Participants will gain firsthand experience about how South Korea has grown into a trillion-dollar-club economy that ranks the 10th largest in the world and has become a global innovation leader known as the “Miracle of the Han River.” Participants will visit top multinational companies, providing them with an opportunity to interact with executives and senior managers to discuss business in the region. In addition, participants will tour and visit historical sites for cultural experiences. Attendees will also listen to special lectures delivered by local scholars and network with other faculty to explore collaborative curriculum development and research interests.

A $4,000 program fee will cover hotel accommodations (based on single occupancy) with daily breakfast, ground transportation for activities, entry to cultural sites, business visits, and some meals. International airfare is not included.

More Information

Deadline to Apply

March 31, 2023

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For questions, contact Marki Jones, Ed.D at Marki.Jones@lmu.edu or Jillian Avendano, M.S.Ed at javenda@fiu.edu.

Faculty Program Director: Yongsun Paik, Ph.D., Director, Center for International Business Education, Loyola Marymount University.

Fundação Dom Cabral- International Student Opportunity

FDC, the 9th best Business School in the world* â€“ based in Brazil – has a unique opportunity for international students. The School offers the possibility of a full educational experience in the country, with no additional cost **.

This experience is made of four international courses, part of FDC´s Specialization in Management Program, that provide an authentic taste of Brazil. From May to July 2023, these courses will focus on what makes Brazil this unique place and what is like to do business in the country, a land full of opportunities, social challenges, and diversity. A fertile ground to discuss and learn about business and social innovation, interculturality, the entertainment industry, and creative economy.

The experience goes beyond the classroom, taking participants to real interactions with local leaders, communities and students, besides visits to traditional entertainment spots. This journey represents a special opportunity of learning through “live cases” and day-by-day management practices.

All international students in a post-graduation program or a master’s degree are welcome!

See the courses:

Creative Economy and Global Impacts

Dates: 05/22, 05/23, 05/24, 05/29 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm Nova Lima time

This course approaches in a practical way, filled with real cases, how to be globally in the market generating positive impact for humanity and being creative in business.

Entertainment Business Management from Football to Carnival in Brazil (part 1)

Dates: 06/16 and 06/17

Friday from 7:00pm to 10:30pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 6:30pm Nova Lima time

Businesses that were always limited by physical spaces and specific moments now need to expand their experiential possibilities. In this course we will see this through football, carnival and even bars and restaurants.

Diversity and Interculturality

Dates: 06/19, 06/20, 06/21. 06/26 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm Nova Lima time

This course brings reflections on diversity and interculturality to the creative businesses that end up stimulating interaction, understanding and respect for different cultures and ethnic groups.

Entertainment Business Management from Football to Carnival in Brazil (part 2)

Dates: 07/14 and 07/15, Friday from 7:00pm to 10:30pm and Saturday 8:00am to 6:30pm

From samba to frevo, from street blocks to Marques de SapucaĂ­, from bars to samba schools, Carnival and entertainment marketing can be experienced in this discipline through national and international market strategies and experiential movements.

15h each discipline, 3 ECTS, from May to July, 2023. The courses are offered in person.

These courses take place at FDC’s Belo Horizonte City Campus.

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SIM-HSG Manager for Program Administration, Learning Experience and Core Projects

The SIM directorship and its management unit are responsible for the SIM’s strategic development, design, and operational execution. This involves a very good collaboration of highly motivated professionals who are committed to advancing the SIM vision and program on a continuous basis and securing its superior positioning in the international education markets. Hence, the job is challenging and requires both a learning and an achievement attitude.The suitable candidate will be a core staff member and offered an exciting opportunity in a multi-cultural and dynamic work environment, with a set of distinct responsibilities based on personal strengths. They will be working in collaboration with the management unit to enable students to become responsible leaders and address needs of business and society while ensuring the program’s performance in the highly competitive world of business education. The key focus of this position lies in the areas of Program Administration, Learning Experience and selected Core Projects.

Your Tasks

The SIM directorship and its management unit are responsible for the SIM’s strategic development, design, and operational execution. This involves a very good collaboration of highly motivated professionals who are committed to advancing the SIM vision and program on a continuous basis and securing its superior positioning in the international education markets. Hence, the job is challenging and requires both a learning and an achievement attitude.

The suitable candidate will be a core staff member and offered an exciting opportunity in a multi-cultural and dynamic work environment, with a set of distinct responsibilities based on personal strengths. They will be working in collaboration with the management unit to enable students to become responsible leaders and address needs of business and society while ensuring the program’s performance in the highly competitive world of business education. The key focus of this position lies in the areas of Program Administration, Learning Experience and selected Core Projects.

The job holder schedules, manages and develops the program’s academic courses, conducts evaluations, administers assurance of learning; manages quality assurance, manages an assigned operations budget; delivers, together with staff colleagues, a world-class and seamless international learning experience for students, and is in charge of selected core projects e.g. at the interface between academia and practice.

Your Profile

  • Dedication to excellence and to upholding the core values and vision of SIM-HSG
  • Min. 3 years of Operations and/or Project Management experience in the higher education sector
  • Strong service-orientation and ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders: students, academia, corporate partners, etc.
  • Experience in a diverse and international environment
  • Demonstrated track record of drive, precise working style, and results-orientation under tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of new educational developments and trends
  • You bring analytical as well as conceptional skills, you have an innovative mindset
  • Superb time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated track record of collaboration in a team and within professional networks
  • Excellent command of English; working knowledge of German/other languages desirable
  • High discretion and motivation to safeguard the interest of a globally leading programm

The Master of Art in Strategy and International Management (SIM-HSG) is determined to build up tomorrow’s responsible business leaders. Its rigorous curriculum combines essential management knowledge, outstanding practical skills, and a large focus on purpose and personal development. The SIM is the international flagship programme at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland; it is globally recognized and top-ranked.

At SIM-HSG you work in an encouraging, multicultural work environment, as part of a dynamic group of professionals, where you can demonstrate your ability to achieve results both independently and in project teams on the basis of guiding principles and towards a compelling vision. Remuneration reflects HSG salary guidelines.

Applications will continue to be reviewed until the right candidate is found. Interested applicants provide a motivational letter, full CV, and the contact details of three persons who can be contacted for references. For all inquiries please turn to the SIM-HSG Managing Director Prof. Dr. Omid Aschari.

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2023 Energy Innovation in LMICs Global Case Writing Competition

The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan cordially invites you to enter our competition and submit your business case study about an energy innovation by a profit-seeking business in one or more low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The world needs $1.3 trillion in incremental investment by 2030 in energy output and infrastructure, according to J.P. Morgan’s Annual Energy Outlook. Most of the new  demand will come from emerging markets as they continue to work toward their development goals. At present, nearly 733 million people in the world live with no electricity. By 2030, 670 million people still won’t have it. And, approximately 2.6 billion people cook or heat their homes with fossil fuels that pollute the environment and can be harmful to their health. According to the International Energy Agency, price and economic pressures due to the current global energy crisis mean that the number of people without access to modern energy is rising for the first time in a decade.

Innovation is needed to address the large-scale and complex challenges related to energy. The global transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables is creating new market opportunities, especially in LMICs. In addition to policy, technology and other solutions, developing and scaling profitable business models is a crucial aspect of meeting evolving energy needs in LMICs.

WDI is proud to offer a competition aimed at increasing the number of academic business cases available about this very important topic.

Please see our Submission Requirements for more information.

Who Can Enter?

  • Individual students or student teams (graduate or undergraduate) and other professionals may enter, but must enter in collaboration with a faculty member or instructor from an accredited university/college, in the U.S. or internationally.
  • Individual faculty/instructors or teams from an accredited university/college (in the U.S. or internationally) may also enter.

Key Dates

  • December 14, 2022 (10am-11am EST): Informational webinar. Register HERE.
  • January 31, 2023: â€śIntent to Enter” forms due.
  • March 31, 2023: Final submission documents due.
  • July 2023: Public announcement of winners.

Steps to Enter

  1. Review Submission Requirements, as well as Resources.
  2. Review Frequently Asked Questions.
  3. Submit online Intent-to-Enter Form by January 31, 2023.
  4. Submit online Submission Form and final documents by March 31, 2023.

Competition Objectives

  • Encourage and reward the development of new business case studies that focus on an energy innovation in one or more low- and middle-income countries.
  • Publish higher education case studies that will help develop the necessary critical thinking skills in today’s students regarding the unique energy characteristics of LMICs.
  • Accelerate global knowledge of energy innovations being implemented by businesses in LMICs.

Prizes

  • 1st Place Award: $3,000
  • 2nd Place Award: $2,000
  • 3rd Place Award: $1,000

WDI Publishing will formally publish and distribute the winning cases.

Register Here

2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Case Writing Competition

You are invited to enter our competition and support and strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) skills and knowledge for today’s students, who will become tomorrow’s global business leaders. 

The University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the William Davidson Institute (WDI) at the University of Michigan are proud to present the third annual DEI Global Case Writing Competition.

We encourage you to submit an academic case study about a DEI-related business dilemma within one or across multiple business disciplines. See Submission Requirements for more information.

enter competition here

Competition Objectives

  • Encourage and reward the development and publication of new, relevant academic case studies that focus on DEI in business and/or feature diverse protagonists as business leaders.
  • Publish teaching materials that will increase student understanding of the unique and realistic challenges of creating, implementing and sustaining DEI in a business or organization anywhere in the world.
  • Present learning opportunities for students that challenge current ideas about DEI in business and that spur critical thinking for creative pathways for more positive change.
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Prizes

Who Can Enter

  • Individual students or student teams (graduate or undergraduate) and other professionals may enter, but must enter in collaboration with a faculty member or instructor from an accredited university/college, in the U.S. or internationally.
  • Individual faculty/instructors or teams from an accredited university/college (in the U.S. or internationally) may also enter.

Key Dates

  • January 31, 2023: â€śIntent to Enter” forms due.
  • March 31, 2023: Final submission documents due.
  • July 2023: Public announcement of winners.

Steps To Enter

  1. Review Submission Requirements, as well as Resources.
  2. Review Frequently Asked Questions.
  3. Submit online Intent-to-Enter Form by January 31, 2023.
  4. Submit online Submission Form and final documents by March 31, 2023.

Sponsors

Thank you for the support of our sponsors. Learn more about them here.

Contact

For all inquiries, please contact info@wdi-publishing.com.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN): Senior Associate, Stakeholder Engagement and Demand

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hiring a Senior Associate in Stakeholder Engagement and Demand to assist with the Demand Generation Alliance (DGA), of which GBSN is a proud leading member.  

The DGA focuses on food culture/ preferences and as an alliance, it is a collaboration between 5 international organizations that represent the type of stakeholder we wish to engage: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), EAT, Global Business School Network (GBSN), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The Demand Generation Alliance, under the current funding to GAIN, has a global and country focus, primarily in Kenya, Indonesia, and India. 

This position will support the Demand Generation Alliance (DGA) and the Demand Generation Programme. It will be on a 3 years’ fixed term contract basis, subject to availability of funding. This position is open to GAIN’s country offices in Nairobi, Delhi, Utrecht and London.

GBSN invites its community to share this hiring opportunity with university networks.  Please note this hiring opportunity closes on November 22nd.

Apply Here

The eLearning Africa 2023 Call for Papers is Now Open!

The eLearning Africa annual conference and exhibition, which was established in 2005, is the largest and most comprehensive knowledge sharing event for technology-enhanced education, training and skills on the African continent.

The eLearning Africa is looking for participants for the Call for Papers. Africa needs a new model for learning and development; a plan to point the path ahead to a future full of opportunity. It needs an agenda to turn the African Union’s 2063 Vision into reality.

Now, in a world in which change is constant, where Africa is set to become the fastest growing region on the planet with its youngest population, African countries have the chance to entrench sustainable and equitable development. Africa can become self-reliant and resilient, as never before.

What must be done to build this new model? How can it be implemented across Africa? How can Africa give its people the education they need to become self-reliant and resilient? How can Africa’s new model learning support the sustainable and equitable development that will underpin productivity, prosperity and peace? And how can it help Africa to lead the world to a new age of cooperation and global community?

REGISTER HERE

Sustainability in Mining & Energy: Resource Challenges for the Energy Transition

  • Date: Tuesday Oct 18
  • Time: 8am-1:30pm UTC-3
  • Location: Auditorium Chilean Chamber of Construction – Av. Apoquindo 6750, Las Condes, Santiago
  • Industries worldwide are beginning to accept and discuss the roles that climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and other critical environmental challenges will play in global, national, regional, and urban markets. MIT is setting its sights on research and innovations that will deliver game-changing advances in humanity’s efforts to address these changes.
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This conference will highlight the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative’s (ESI) knowledge and expertise on sustainable mining and the clean energy transition.

Speakers

Professor John E. Fernandez

Director, MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative

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Dr. Scott Odell

Visiting Assistant Professor, George Washington University and Visiting Scientist, MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative

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Organized by the MIT Sloan Latin America Office

An event by the MIT Foundation Chile.

Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions with MIT REAP

Working at MIT offers opportunities that just aren’t found anywhere else, including generous and unique benefits that help to ensure that MIT employees are healthy, supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work/life balance. Discover more about what it’s like to work at MIT.
They welcome people from all walks of life to bring their talent, ideas, and experience to our community. They value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds – like yours. If you want to be part of our exceptional, multicultural, collaborative, and inclusive community, then take a look at this opportunity.

Description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT/ADMISSIONS, REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM (REAP), Sloan School of Management, to serve as a core team member sharing oversight of key programs and initiatives of MIT REAP.  Will manage program and new client development, coordinate events and workshops, develop new and ongoing initiatives, and recruit for program fellowships.  Responsibilities will include independently developing, refining, and implementing targeted client recruitment strategies to increase the number of leads by 100% and application yield for the program by 30-50%; working closely with communications and marketing team members to design, execute, and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns for lead generation; proactively engaging with leads and tracking their activities to inform them of the value of the program; refining communication with prospective clients, monitoring team formation progress and synthesizing progress through bi-weekly reports for director; developing the processes and data inputs for internal CRM and refining the leads process to ensure increased applicant numbers and consistent quality in applicants; assessing lead potential by vetting all incoming leads and managing a strong pipeline at all stages of development; representing MIT REAP at meetings with foreign delegations visiting MIT and presenting MIT REAP frameworks and solutions at internal/external conferences and events; and informing MIT REAP faculty leadership about new leads development. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least three years’ related experience
  • Experience in the entrepreneurial community through either starting a business or working with startup support organizations
  • Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
  • Excellent communication skills for executive-level client management
  • Experience working with a team in international development program/project management
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