WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business International Summer University Scholarships

WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business is offering 5 scholarships to its international summer program ISU^WU. The GBSN scholarship highlights WU’s focus on emerging markets regions. Eligible candidates are undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at a GBSN member school in one of the countries listed below.

Five successful candidates will receive free tuition, a 500€ travel grant as well as accommodation to the International Summer University.

The application period is open February 15 – March 31, 2022.

General Information

The International Summer University WU (ISU^WU) program is an intensive short program, which provides in-ternational students with an excellent opportunity for international and multinational education. The ISU^WU is organized as three-week sessions (one three-week session in July and one three-week session in August) in Vienna and offers courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

A large variety of business-related courses are taught by a team of experienced lecturers of WU and col-leagues from partner universities hailing from the entire globe. The main objective of the program is to deepen specific knowledge in business. Visiting local companies and solving practical case studies in intercultural groups complement the strong theoretical basis. An exciting social and cultural program effectively complements the summer university.

Courses are designed to be highly interactive and a priority is placed on group discussion and teamwork; students complete pre-course assignments in order to have the qualifications necessary to start the course on the same level. The team of instructors consists of WU lecturers as well as renowned, international guest lecturers.

Undergraduate Program (8 ECTS credits)

Week 1-2: Course 1

Week 2-3: Course 2

The undergraduate program consists of two intensive courses, which are taught consecutively over the course of 3 weeks, each course lasting one and a half weeks (Monday to Tuesday and Wednesday to Friday). These intensive courses are held in the mornings and total 8 ECTS-Credits.

The graduate program consists of three intensive courses, which are taught consecutively over the course of 3 weeks, each course lasting five days (Monday to Friday). These intensive courses are held in the mornings and total 9 ECTS-Credits.

Graduate Program (9 ECTS credits)

Week 1: Course 1

Week 2: Course 2

Week 3: Course 3

Courses cover topics related to International Business, International Marketing, International Human Resource Management and Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Sustainable Management, Negotiation Management and Economics.

The ISU^WU academic program will be announced on the ISU^WU website in December 2021 or January 2022. For details as well as further information on the ISU^WU please visit: https://www.wu.ac.at/io/isuwu/

Social & Cultural Program

The ISU^WU offers social and cultural activities in order to provide students with opportunities for intercultural exchange between students and cultural enrichment through in- and outdoor activities in Vienna. These events allow students to get to know Vienna and make their stay there an unforgettable experience.

The activities include Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which are always an integral part of the ISU^WU. Traditionally, an International Cultural Evening is held each year, in which students bring their colleagues closer to their home country in many creative ways, including presentations, clothing, as well as food and drinks from their home countries.

Participants & Application Requirements

Around 150-200 students from over 25 countries participate in the ISU^WU every year. Participants who complete the program successfully receive an ISU^WU grade certificate.

Application requirements for the undergraduate program:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate study program in business administration or related fields. By the time of participation in the program, students must have completed a minimum of one year of undergraduate education with a specific focus on business administration and related areas.
Excellent English language skills

Application requirements for the graduate program:

Current enrollment in a master’s or MBA program (or equivalent), with a focus on business administration/economics, and / or a bachelor degree in a business major by the time of participation in the program.
Excellent English language skills

Scholarships for GBSN Students

Students studying at GBSN member schools in the following developing countries are invited to apply for a scholarship for the ISU^WU.

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Cambodia

Egypt

Ghana

India

Indonesia

Kenya

Morocco

Nigeria

Pakistan

Philippines

Senegal

Togo

Tunisia

In 2022, WU is providing 5 scholarship positions. Each scholarship position includes a 500€ travel grant. Please note that in addition to the coverage of the program fee and the award of the travel grant, WU will provide students who receive the GBSN scholarship with housing near campus for the three-week program.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

An essay, according to the GBSN Scholarship Essay Guidelines, is required to apply for a GBSN Scholarship. Essays should be submitted together with the application documents when applying for the ISU^WU.

For general ISU^WUapplication information, see the section Application & Admission.

Applicants are selected for the scholarship based on the scholarship essay, the general quality of their application documents and their previous academic performance. The WU scholarship is non-recurring, i.e. students may only participate in ISU^WU once at this special rate. Moreover, the number of available scholarships is limited.

Essay Topic: Digitalization and its impact on emerging markets

Within the last few decades, the use of digital technologies has transformed the global economy. Especially in emerging markets, digital transformation offers many opportunities for local businesses. Please identify opportunities of digitalization for local businesses in your home country / in a specific emerging market and discuss them in your essay. Please also address potential threats of digitalization to local businesses or specific industries in your chosen country.

Please use relevant academic literature to support your opinion and quote the sources used. You can also include best practice examples from your country to support your opinion.
The WU scholarship for students is non-recurring, e.g. students may only participate in one 3-week-session at ISU^WU at this rate.

All essays will be subject to a plagiarism check and must be submitted by the application deadline of March 31, 2022. The essay has to be submitted together with the application documents when applying for the ISU^WU or the VSSoRE. Accepted document formats: .pdf.

Essay Guidelines

If you are eligible to apply for the WU scholarship, you must submit an essay that meets the following criteria:

800 – 1000 words, approx. 2 DIN-A4 pages
use online and offline scholarly literature (DO NOT limit your research to the internet only)
use in-text citations of several sources
include a comprehensive reference list
follow academic rules for citation and references (for guidelines see the Yale College Writing Center https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/using-sources or the Online Writing Lab of Purdue University https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/).
include a title page with the title of the paper, author’s name and author’s home university
submit your essay together with you application files by March 31, 2022 as a .pdf.

Please note that the essay is individual work and not group work! Additionally, the WU guidelines and data protection apply to the essay. All essays will be reviewed in detail and copy-and-paste plagiarism will not be accepted! Essays which do not meet the criteria listed above will not be considered.

MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT

General inquiries about summer programs: isuwu@wu.ac.at

Christina Kampe

Program Management, International Short and Summer University Programs
+43 1 31336 4314
christina.kampe@wu.ac.at

DATES & DEADLINES

Application period: February 15 – March 31, 2022

Nomination deadline: March 15, 2022

July session: July 11 – July 29, 2022

August session: August 1 – August 19, 2022

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Guidelines and data protection
Language requirements

Factsheet (for international students)

ISU^WU Flyer

INSEAD International Teachers Program Scholarships

INSEAD is offering two scholarships to faculty from GBSN member schools in developing countries to join the International Teachers Program 2022 cohort. Eligible candidates are faculty enrolled at GBSN members schools from developing countries.

Two successful candidates will receive the GBSN Scholarship, which covers tuition fee, personal coaching, educational materials, accommodation and meals (equivalent to 10,600 EUR).

The application period is open until 1 August, 2021.

Overview

The ITP Programme was started to respond to the new challenges business school teachers face we designed a programme that involves one remote module and one face-to-face module. Given the amazing success of the virtual module delivered in January 2021 INSEAD has decided to keep this format for the ITP 2022 cohort.

Module 1 virtual (4 to 8 January, 2022)
Module 2 face-to-face at INSEAD Fontainebleau campus (4 to 8 July, 2022)

Founded in 1957, as one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD offers participants a truly global educational experience. The ITP programme – delivered by world-class teachers, for teachers- is dedicated to helping you, as a business/management school faculty member, enhance your skills, capabilities and mind-set.

Who Should Attend?

Faculty at career inflection points, such as having recently won tenure or been promoted, who are now interested in devoting a greater share of their time to further developing their teaching.
Faculty at any level who care about real excellence in teaching, including junior faculty who have at least two years of teaching experience.
Faculty who have achieved competence in teaching one kind of audience and would like to extend their skills to other audiences.
Faculty and others whose responsibilities include faculty development and/or the development of excellence in the classroom across their institution.
Other professionals working in business education who are not faculty (e.g. corporate universities, training organizations).

Takeaways

The ITP experience is designed to help you succeed in your academic career. As we all know, there are complex, often competing and sometimes even contradictory criteria for “success” around the roles and importance of teaching, of research and scholarship and, increasingly, around administrative duties.

Previous participants have found the programme hugely beneficial, allowing them to take their teaching to the next level – whether junior faculty building their confidence and network, or more seasoned faculty who have recently won tenure or are being promoted and looking to invest more time in their teaching.

Our goal is for you to find your ‘best self as a teacher’ – finding your best teaching style from the array of different methods available.

Program Dates

Module 1: 4 – 8 January, 2022 – Fully Virtual

Module 2: 4 – 8 July, 2022 in Fontainebleau, France

Scholarships for GBSN Members

Two successful candidates will receive the GBSN Scholarship, which covers tuition fee, personal coaching, educational materials, accommodation and meals (equivalent to 10,600 EUR). Travel costs, insurance and visas required in Module 2 are the responsibility of the participant.

To apply for one of the two GBSN scholarships, all application materials must be submitted by 1 August, 2021.

Admissions Procedure for Scholarships

Interested applicants must submit the following items to submit a completed application to the program. Please note DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP TO THE INSEAD WEBSITE. The following materials should be completed in the GBSN member portal.

Complete the online application form
Submit a short biography (including at a minimum: name, position title, years of teaching experience, educational background, speciality, research focus, etc.)
Expression of interest letter

Please note: Applicants must be proficient in English. Scholarship attribution will be granted and communicated by the end of September 2021 at the latest.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR Faculty SCHOLARSHIP

Cancellation

Contact INSEAD or GBSN immediately in writing should you need to cancel your place.

Scholarships for New Case Teachers

Overview

As part of the annual #WorldCaseTeachingDay celebrations, The Case Centre announces a scholarship programme for new case teachers.

Five case teaching scholarships will be offered each year to support the development of new case teachers.

Richard McCracken, Director of The Case Centre, said: “Supporting case teachers and writers is a critical element of our mission, and I am delighted to extend our scholarship programme* with this exciting support for new case teachers.”

“The case method has long been acknowledged as a powerful teaching tool but getting started can be daunting. Our case teaching scholarships are designed to support and inspire new case teachers through their journey, by providing a comprehensive range of training, mentoring and resources.”

Applications for the 2021 case teaching scholarships open on 5 February and close on 2 July.

*The Case Centre has offered a case writing scholarship programme since 1998.

The Case Centre is the independent home of the case method and is dedicated to advancing the case method worldwide, sharing knowledge, wisdom and experience to inspire and transform business education across the globe. It is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity.

Apply at www.thecasecentre.org/CTscholarships

Eligbility

Faculty or PhD students with teaching responsibilities that are new to case teaching are welcome to apply.

Applicants must have been teaching with cases for no more than 18 months, or be planning to start using cases in their teaching during the next calendar year.

You can be from any organisation worldwide and people of all ages who are new to case teaching are eligible.

Scholarship Benefits

A free place on one of our online expert-led case teaching workshops – an invaluable opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and experience of an internationally respected case teacher, and share experiences and insights with fellow teachers on the course.*
A review of one of your case teaching sessions by a workshop tutor from The Case Centre. You’ll submit a recording of your case teaching session (no more than 90 minutes in length) and feedback will be provided by one of The Case Centre’s workshop tutors via Zoom or a similar platform. The review must be completed within one year of being awarded the scholarship, and we advise that it is after you have attended our case teaching workshop.
The opportunity to attend an exclusive online session with an expert case teacher, who will provide insight into their case teaching experience and host a Q&A for scholarship recipients.
Provision of a curated selection of case teaching articles from leading case institutions.
Free digital copy of the book Teaching & Writing Cases: A Practical Guide by John Heath.

On completion of your scholarship, you will receive a certificate from The Case Centre in recognition of your achievement.

Contact

For more information please contact: Antoinette Mills, +44 (0)7974397288, antoinette@thecasecentre.org

#WorldCaseTeachingDay

Every day, in thousands of business schools around the globe, classrooms come alive as fundamental beliefs and assertions are challenged, and students learn to think differently and more effectively through the case method.

#WorldCaseTeachingDay takes place annually at the beginning of February, and celebrates the contribution that this powerful pedagogical tool makes to the lives and careers of students and educators worldwide.

www.worldcaseteachingday.org

Important Deadlines and Dates

February 5th, 2021: Applications open
July 2nd, 2021: Applications close
July 22nd, 2021: Applications notified of decision about their scholarship
September 2021: Exclusive online session with an expert case teacher
July 21st, 2022: Deadline for case teaching review to be completed

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MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program

The MIT Sloan School of Management is offering a special tuition rate to students currently studying at or alumni of GBSN member schools to its Visiting Fellows Program.

The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is a non-degree, customized course of study for individuals who wish to focus on specific topics in management. It is a great opportunity for students looking for an exchange-type experience, earning credits towards their home school degree. It is also a unique option for executives, government or NGO leaders, entrepreneurs, and others looking for an “academic sabbatical” to drive career goals forward.

In this period of uncertainty, MIT understands you may be adjusting your plans when it comes to investing in your education.

THIS FALL, IT’S A NEW DAY AT MIT: MIT SLOAN INVITES GBSN MEMBER STUDENTS AND ALUMNI TO JOIN THE VISITING FELLOWS PROGRAM

The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program, is a customized, non-degree course of study providing the freedom to explore all that MIT Sloan has to offer. This is an open invitation for all ambitious, innovative applicants from the GBSN school members (current students and alumni) to join the fall 2021 at a special partners tuition rate.

This fall provides an exceptional moment in time to come to MIT to explore cutting-edge insights on the knowledge, tools, skills, and strategies required for organizations and humans to recover and thrive in a post-pandemic world.

2021 is the perfect time to join MIT to learn cutting-edge insights, develop new skills, and explore innovative strategies to help you and your organization recover and thrive in our rapidly changing, post-pandemic world. Plug in to the MIT and Kendall Square ecosystem to:

Recharge and re-engage;
Expand your professional knowledge and leadership skills;
Energize your network by connecting with industry leaders, global innovators, and world-renowned faculty.

Unlike a traditional degree program, there are no course requirements –– Visiting Fellows may pursue their professional goals and interests at MIT Sloan, across MIT, and at Harvard University. Upon completion of the program, Visiting Fellows receive a certificate from MIT Sloan and alumni affiliate status.

Students and professionals ready to engage with MIT’s vibrant and inspiring community can find more information and apply at https://bit.ly/MITNEWDAY.

Program Details

The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is a non-degree, customized course of study for individuals who wish to focus on specific topics in management. Upon completion of the program, each Visiting Fellow receives a certificate from MIT Sloan.Unlike a traditional degree program, there are no course requirements. Visiting Fellows come to MIT Sloan with the freedom to pursue their academic and professional goals. Those goals may be to develop skills in global entrepreneurship, to broaden their understanding of strategic innovation, or to explore international finance and capital markets. As a Visiting Fellow, you are free to explore what MIT Sloan has to offer.

Visiting Fellows take MIT Sloan courses with world-renowned faculty; collaborate, study, and network with other MIT students; and participate in student clubs, conferences, and special seminars. In addition, Visiting Fellows have access to a wealth of cultural, social, and recreational activities, both on campus and in Cambridge and Boston. Visiting Fellows enroll as full-time students for either one or two semesters. In consultation with an MIT Sloan faculty advisor, Visiting Fellows choose courses to meet their academic and professional goals.

In addition, Visiting Fellows may also participate in an independent study with a faculty member on a specific topic of their interest. They may take courses throughout MIT and enjoy cross-registration privileges at Harvard University. Visiting Fellows take between 36 and 54 credit units, or about four to six courses, per semester.

Admissions Criteria

Enrollment in the Visiting Fellows Program does not imply subsequent admission into an MIT degree program. Visiting Fellows typically have one or more university degrees and several years of work experience before they apply to the program. However, outstanding undergraduate students may apply. Visiting Fellows who successfully complete their course of study will receive a program certificate from MIT Sloan.

The Visiting Fellows brings together cohorts from various backgrounds and walks of life. We take great care to make sure that students are prepared for the high level of academic rigor experienced in the Sloan classroom and are capable of keeping up with other Sloan students.

To be eligible for the GBSN tuition rate you must be currently enrolled at a GBSN member school or be an alumni of a GBSN member school.

There are two key steps to the admissions process:

Application Review
The admissions committee reviews your application materials. Should your application be recommended for admission, the committee will submit your application to faculty advisors who are experts in your areas of interest. Acceptance by an Advisor: Faculty advisors review applications recommended by the committee and make the final decisions on admission to the Visiting Fellows Program. As stewards of your academic experience at Sloan, faculty advisors will recommend courses as well as extracurricular academic activities such as seminars and conferences that correspond with your area of study.
Acceptance by an Advisor
Faculty advisors review applications recommended by the committee and make the final decisions on admission to the Visiting Fellows Program. As stewards of your academic experience at Sloan, faculty advisors will recommend courses as well as extracurricular academic activities such as seminars and conferences that correspond with your area of study.

GBSN members should indicate GBSN as source of information during the application process. GBSN members can indicate this under the field “how did you learn about the program.”

Application Materials

A complete application consists of the following materials:

Application form
Official academic transcripts
One letter of recommendation
Résumé or CV
Statement of purpose and study objectives
English Proficiency Test for
International Applicants, with a minimum Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 95, and minimum
International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.5.

English Proficiency: If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate proficiency by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the test provided by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver. If you qualify for this waiver, please email visitingfellows.mitsloan@mit.edu before you submit your application.

COVID-19
Due to test center closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may apply without the English as a Second Language score.

Please contact MIT via visitingfellows.mitsloan@mit.edu to have your application fee waived.

We understand you may have questions about this opportunity and whether the MIT Visiting Fellows program is the right fit for you. Below are additional resources to help you learn more:

Email visitingfellows.mitsloan@mit.edu and the MIT team will promptly respond to your questions.

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Due to test center closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may apply without the English as a Second Language score.

Please contact MIT via visitingfellows.mitsloan@mit.edu to have your application fee waived.

We understand you may have questions about this opportunity and whether the MIT Visiting Fellows program is the right fit for you. Below are additional resources to help you learn more:

Email visitingfellows.mitsloan@mit.eduand the MIT team will promptly respond to your questions.

Deadlines & Decision Schedule

The Admissions Committee carefully reviews the application of each individual and will notify applicants of their decision by the deadlines listed below. Interview invitations will be extended up until the final decision date. Please note that in the interest of confidentiality, we will only deliver official decisions via email.

Interviews

As part of the admission process, interviews are by invitation only and do not guarantee admission. Candidates will be invited by email to interview up until the notification date. Interviews are conducted via Skype.

Applicant Profile

Who may apply to MIT Sloan’s Visiting Fellows Program:

Professionals with a minimum of five years of professional experience, or a mix of academic and professional experience.
MBA students enrolled in one of MIT Sloan’s international collaborative universities. These students attend the Visiting Fellows Program for one semester to attain academic goals via a specific set of courses focusing on finance, leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation, or other concentrations specific to their needs.
Exceptional undergraduate students with a proven academic record

Key Attributes

The Visiting Fellows Program is an opportunity for you to build your skills, expand your global leadership network, and define your place in the world. The following are a few attributes that we would like to see in candidates:

Work in a global environment or demonstrated commitment to a global perspective.
Pushing boundaries and tackling challenges others might think too difficult to achieve.
An undergraduate degree (or currently pursuing a masters’ or PhD) or at least five years of professional work experience, or an appropriate mix of both.
Commitment to a full semester immersion at MIT Sloan, actively engaging with students from other programs.
Capability and interest to master a rigorous curriculum.
Effective English communication, both oral and written. Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver.

Course Registration

MIT Sloan Visiting Fellow students may register between 36 – 54 units, which is usually 4 – 6 courses during your semester. MIT Sloan manages class enrollments by having students “bid” for courses. Bidding allows students to rank their top choices, and indicate how much they want a particular class over another.

The course bidding is broken up into Round I, Round II, Add/Drop, and Waitlist. The mechanics of bidding for courses are the following:

Every student receives 1000 points to spend, and the minimum bid is 1 point, and maximum bid is 1000 points.
Students should bid more points on courses you have higher desire to enroll.
You will be allowed to modify your bids and enrollment throughout an open round.
All bids are resolved at the end of each round.
The Add/Drop Round is the only time-sensitive round.
As a non-degree student, Visiting Fellows don’t have priority to bid for courses; you will only be allowed to bid in Round II, during the Add/Drop period and add your name to the Waitlist.
Round I is reserved for degree seeking students who may require registration in core courses. This may result in a limited availability in course selection.
When bidding for courses, you will be able to note the number of seats filled vs. capacity for that particular class.
There are typically more entrepreneurship and innovation courses available during the spring term.

Certification and Course Credits

All students who successfully complete the program are issued a certificate from MIT Sloan at the end of the program. If you are a current degree student at another school, upon successful completion of the Visiting Fellows Program, MIT Sloan will issue a certified transcript for your school.

Contact

Email: visitingfellows.mitsloan@mit.edu

Phone: +1 617.253.7168

Address:
1 Main Street, E90-9th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

For more info please visit https://mitsloan.mit.edu/programs/visiting-fellows-program