Engage

There many ways for individuals engage in the mission of the Global Business School Network. We offer a portfolio of activities for students, including Global Treks, competitions, and projects. For faculty, we provide opportunities and platforms to do research on critical developing world issues and problems, as well as professional development. For leaders and administrators, we provide networking opportunities to share ideas and strategies, as well as develop collaborative relationships.

Partners

Partners are organizations that collaborate meaningfully with GBSN on projects and programs to achieve the mission. They work with GBSN on projects, provide financial support for projects and programs, and bring expertise and innovative approaches to both.

2024 ABCC Top 5 Student Projects

This year’s Top 5 ABCC projects reflect a passion to improve communities’ economies, sustainability, and well-being through creative and viable business concepts. The following teams will move on to the final stage of the competition to present their business concepts LIVE to our international panel of judges on April 17th and 18th, competing for a… Read more >

“Personalized Learning through Generative AI” Virtual Workshop Series

Hosted by the GBSN for Learning Innovations Impact Community Co-hosted by: Join a small group of individuals from business schools around the world in a hands-on learning simulation focused on a specific application of generative AI tools in support of personalized learning. Our focus will be on tools that are available at no- to low-cost. … Read more >

Bridging Divides Essay Contest

The Winning Essay Top Five Essays (In no particular order) These Top Five Submissions have been invited to join a panel of elite judges to discuss their essays at the Victoria Forum. Don’t miss out on yet another opportunity to win $5,000 USD by participating in the Social Logistics Challenge, the student challenge for GBSN… Read more >

Membership

Every organization part of GBSN shares a common vision, for the developing world to have the talent it needs to generate prosperity. Within the context of the emerging economies mission, GBSN’s activities, programs and projects enable the creation of new knowledge, provide meaningful international experiences, and build relationships that can transform management education, as well… Read more >

Frequently Asked Questions

The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students competing as a team. At least two members from each team must be currently enrolled at an African institution. The Faculty Mentor must also be from one of represented African institutions. Yes. Teams of two to five students may enter the competition. Each team must designate… Read more >

Competition Details

Eligibility The Africa Business Concept Challenge is open to all institutions of learning, training and development on the African continent. Student teams must consist of two to five members, where at least two must be enrolled at an African institution at the time of the competition. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Each participating team must have a mentor… Read more >

Case Writing Grant Project

Finance, Cybersecurity & Risk Management in the Developing World A group of faculty from the Chandaria School of Business at USIU in Nairobi, Kenya is currently working on producing the cases. Case topic: Bank Management, Cybersecurity & Risk Management in the developing world Background GBSN and the SWIFT Institute are partnering to develop 3 case studies… Read more >