Network of International Business Schools
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| Abbreviation | NIBS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1993 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | educational accreditation, curriculum development, academic exchange |
| Headquarters | Heverlee, Leuven, Belgium |
Region served | Global |
Membership | 70 schools worldwide |
President | Dr. Ian Charles |
| Website | www.nibsweb.org |
The Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) is an association of university-level schools of business that promotes the incorporation of a strong international dimension into management training and accredits schools that offer internationally oriented business curricula. NIBS and its various member institutions advocate for the creation of business education programs that integrate internationalist skills and perspectives, including the practice of foreign languages, the study of comparative management techniques, and the experience of working and studying abroad. They also facilitate cooperation between educational institutions in different countries, on the premise that this contributes to better relations between nations by deepening understanding of other cultures and social practices. NIBS was formed in 1993 and currently has approximately 70 member institutions in over 30 countries.[1]
Members of NIBS recognize each other’s qualifications, have a common goal of collaboration, and encourage participation in the following:
- Student exchanges/interactions
- Faculty exchanges/interactions
- Exchanges of ideas for teaching programs
- Joint teaching and research programs
The current president of NIBS is Dr. Ian Charles, who also serves as Associate Dean of International Partnerships and Collaborations at the International Business Academy in Kolding, Denmark.[2] Previously, the position was held by Dr. David Gillingham, who served in the role from its inception in 1993 until 2012.[3]
Accreditation
Since 2008, a key function of the organization has been the accreditation of internationally oriented schools of business around the world.[4] NIBS accreditation is not intended to compete with long-established accreditation bodies, such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), or the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS); rather, it focuses on the degree to which the business school has become international in all facets of its organization. The NIBS accreditation scheme is thus generally regarded as a supplement to other accreditations, as well as a signal that an institution is committed to "deep" internationalization.
Any full member school of NIBS may apply for accreditation, which consists of a three-step process: completion of a self-assessment questionnaire on internationalization; a visit by an accreditation team; and a decision by the NIBS Board of Directors. As of April 2014, a total of 22 institutions have been accredited by NIBS.[5] These include:
- Assumption University (Thailand)
- Arkansas State University (USA)
- BA School of Business and Finance (Latvia)
- Berlin School of Economics and Law (Germany)
- Bishop's University (Canada)
- Carleton University, Sprott School of Business (Canada)
- Foro Europeo: Navarra’s Business School (Spain)
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Netherlands)
- Hogeschool van Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Heilbronn University (Germany)
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico)
- International Business Academy, Kolding (Denmark)
- Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven (Belgium)
- Lahti University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
- New College Durham (United Kingdom)
- Northern State University (USA)
- Poznan University College of Business (Poland)
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)
- Southeast Missouri State University (USA)
- Thomas More Kempen (Belgium)
- Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Puerto Rico)
- Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)
Programs
NIBS operates an annual business conference to present research findings and examine issues related to international business education. The 2013 event was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and focused on opportunities in Latin America.[6] NIBS is also publisher of the NIBS Journal, a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on advancing business theory and practice with relevance to international managers.[7] The organization also sponsors two student competitions aimed at cultivating skills in international business and raising awareness of the importance of an international perspective to management: A business plan competition, and a business case competition.
NIBS Worldwide Case Competition
Founded in 1996, the NIBS Worldwide Case Competition is among the longest-running undergraduate business case competitions in the world. In the current format, adopted in 2013, the event begins with a qualifying round, consisting of a written case analysis conducted under controlled conditions at participating universities. The results of this qualifying round are then used to select the 16 teams that will advance to the championship round, which is held in a host city that rotates from year to year. Past hosts of the championship round include:
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The current champion of the NIBS Worldwide Case Competition is Canada's Carleton University,[8] which won the event held at St. Mary's University, Texas in February/March, 2016.[9] The next edition of the competition will be hosted by the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in 2017.
References
- ↑ "Member Schools". nibsweb.org. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ↑ "IBA Associate Dean is the new NIBS President". Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "David Gillingham Award". Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Accreditation". nibsweb.org. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Member Schools". nibsweb.org. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Inter Metro to host global conference". caribbeanbusinesspr.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ↑ "The NIBS Journal Mission". salisbury.edu. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Carleton crowned 2016 NIBS champions". obj.ca. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ↑ "SA university to host final round of global business-student competition". bizjournals.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.