14741: The Rapidly Changing Business Schools - Delivering via International Partnerships & Overseas Hubs

The present higher education sector, particularly the Business Schools in developed economies like the UK, Canada, the US, Australia, amongst others is both going through major changes and are under tremendous pressure. Already several Business Schools have pursued, and more are likely to pursue rationalization of their workforce. A combination of factors is responsible for this. These include their strong reliance on foreign students, the uncertain geo-politics, the uncertainty regarding the continuation of post-study work visa, the regular pressure from the parent institution of Business Schools to contribute more towards the central funds, amongst others. To deal with the emerging challenges, the Business Schools continue to explore ways of expanding their operations, offerings and delivery modes. One approach that has clearly emerged in this regard is to develop international partnerships and deliver via international hubs. There is a scarcity of information and examples of good practice related to the effective and efficient management of international partnership and foreign operations of Business Schools. This PDW brings together eight experienced leaders of Business Schools who have been involved in the successful creation and running of a number such initiatives. The PDW will be structured into presentation sessions (sharing of key learning from personal experiences); round table discussions (regarding developing successful international partnerships); and panel discussion on issues and concerns surrounding the development and management of successful international institutional partnerships. The PDW will be useful to all who have interest in understanding the dynamics of creating successful international partnerships, global expansion of Business Schools and delivering overseas. It will help them develop their strategies and mechanisms for successful internationalization.