The programs shape participants’ entrepreneurial mindset to be proactive and persistent. Rigorous research has proven their impact on fostering entrepreneurship, and we are convinced that it is time to scale up tremendously. We are currently looking for new partners, sponsors, and supporters on our exciting journey! Need more inspiration? Read about the success story of… Read more >
GBSN is pleased to welcome one of our newest members, Stanford Seed, Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies. Stanford Seed is a Stanford Graduate School of Business initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives, with the ultimate vision of ending the cycle of global poverty. The program was established in 2011, implemented in West Africa in 2013, in East Africa in 2016, and expanded to India and Southern Africa in 2017.
GBSN member school Wits Business School recently launched its new executive education program in Digital Business, which will be the first program of its kind in South Africa. Together with the digital solutions company BCX, a subsidiary of the Telkom Group, the programs have been designed to train 205 junior, middle and senior managers at… Read more >
Guy Pfefferman talks with AACSB’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, Dan LeClair, about the opportunities for business schools in sub-Saharan Africa to be innovative and create entrepreneurs who will help the local economy.
Date and Time 23 May, 2024 at 15:00 – 16:30 Johannesburg Time The University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School is delighted to invite you to commemorate Africa Day 2024 with them on 23 May. In keeping with the African Union’s theme for 2024 as the “Year of Education: Educate an African for the 21st Century”, they will be… Read more >
While the number of PhD faculty in African institutions has been steadily increasing, institutional systems and cultures have been slow to change and very few offer meaningful support for the kind of research needed for successful academic careers. What does this mean for African scholars? How do they balance career ambitions and institutional priorities? What… Read more >
Why FinTech in Africa? Africa’s digital economy is rapidly evolving and demonstrating significant growth, with Business Insider suggesting that African fintech market is anticipated to reach $150 billion by 2025. As digital technology becomes increasingly embraced across the continent, it becomes crucial to develop a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and progress. CFTE, Elevandi and Singapore Management University recognise the significance… Read more >
Established in 2016, with the aim of being the leading business school in Africa, ABS is part of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). ABS supports the transformation of organizations through Research, Advisory and Learning, thus shaping the strategies, operating models, and societal impact of Moroccan and African organizations. Dedicated to creating the continent’s future leaders… Read more >
The entertainment industry in Africa has come a long way in recent years, evolving rapidly to become a significant contributor to the continent’s economy. With the rise of technology and social media, African artists have gained global recognition and established a significant presence in the international music scene.
The Africa Business School (ABS) at Mohammed IV Polytechnic University (UM6P, Morocco, Rabat Campus) is recruiting PhD Students in Energy Economics, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations and Supply Chains, Organizational Behavior, Sustainability, and Tourism. We are looking for recent research-minded graduates with a completed master’s degree or equivalent and a strong academic background who wish to… Read more >
