McCombs School of Business Website: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/
3/26/2009
McCombs School of Business - University of Texas
The culture at McCombs School of Business is decidedly future-focused. Students, faculty and staff are known for their propensity to adapt and embrace change in the pursuit of career excellence. To put it briefly, this isn’t a stuffy place. Yet an appreciation of the history and traditions of one of the country’s oldest business schools and most distinguished public universities certainly exists.
McCombs School of Business Website: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/
McCombs School of Business Website: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/
Kenan-Flagler Business School - University of North Carolina
UNC Kenan-Flagler was one of the first top business schools to place students in teams and help you develop abilities to work with and through others, a skill that is key to effective leadership. The school has been doing it since the 1970's before it was popular, and is still among the best at it according to hiring companies.
Will UNC's spirit of teamwork give its team an edge in this competition? We are all too eager to find out!
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Website: http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/
Will UNC's spirit of teamwork give its team an edge in this competition? We are all too eager to find out!
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Website: http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/
3/24/2009
Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University
Student culture at Kellogg is rich and multi-faceted, but a single principle ties it all together: teamwork. Kelloggs' students collaborate in the classroom (and outside) to the cirriculum's challenges. Will Kellogg's spirit of teamwork provide a strong front in this competition? We wait with baited anticipation!
Marshall School of Business - University of Southern California
The Marshall School of Business arrived shortly after the IESE team
Marshall's foundation for success offers a business education that balances theory with real-world application. The hallmarks of its program are its emphasis on entrepreneurial spirit, its global perspective, its incorporation of technological advances to expedite business practices, and recognition of new areas of specialization in the business world.
Will Marshall's focus on the entrepreneurial spirit put its team in good stead in the competition - stay tuned.
Marshall School of Business Website: http://www.marshall.usc.edu/
Marshall's foundation for success offers a business education that balances theory with real-world application. The hallmarks of its program are its emphasis on entrepreneurial spirit, its global perspective, its incorporation of technological advances to expedite business practices, and recognition of new areas of specialization in the business world.
Will Marshall's focus on the entrepreneurial spirit put its team in good stead in the competition - stay tuned.
Marshall School of Business Website: http://www.marshall.usc.edu/
IESE Business School - University of Navarra, Spain
Teams are arriving at breakneck speed, I certainly hope my colleagues at Logan International are able to hold down the fortress.
The values of IESE today can be traced back to the first program: an excellent faculty attuned to the needs of companies, who share IESE’s ambition to help business leaders and executives improve their professional These guiding principles have been consistently upheld by
IESE since it was first established as the business school of the University of Navarra, which was founded by Opus Dei, an institution of the Roman Catholic Church. Based on a Christian perspective of people and society, IESE programs underscore the key role of each person in the corporate world.
IESE Business School Website: http://www.iese.edu/en/
The values of IESE today can be traced back to the first program: an excellent faculty attuned to the needs of companies, who share IESE’s ambition to help business leaders and executives improve their professional These guiding principles have been consistently upheld by
IESE since it was first established as the business school of the University of Navarra, which was founded by Opus Dei, an institution of the Roman Catholic Church. Based on a Christian perspective of people and society, IESE programs underscore the key role of each person in the corporate world.
IESE Business School Website: http://www.iese.edu/en/
Eller College of Management - University of Arizona
Eller, located in Tuscan, Arizona enjoys a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The small class size offers the benefit of personalized attention from both the University's faculty and staff. The benefits of a small, cohesive community within a highly regarded public research university is one of Eller's many strengths. Students also have access to the top ranked McGuire Entrepreneurship Program, http://entrepreneurship.eller.arizona.edu/
London Business School
The second member flying into Logan International touched down at 2.10pm joining the rest of the team who arrived in Boston earlier.
London Business School's vision is clear - "to the the pre-eminent business school". Its program is truly international with students from 130 countries competing in a highly acclaimed environment. "Being in central London has a huge influence on what we do. It is a city which provides an ideal environment for our focus on pre-eminence and internationalism. This is true not only of the City as a financial centre, but of London as a vibrant community." - Dean Liekierman
London Business School Website: http://www.london.edu/index.html
London Business School's vision is clear - "to the the pre-eminent business school". Its program is truly international with students from 130 countries competing in a highly acclaimed environment. "Being in central London has a huge influence on what we do. It is a city which provides an ideal environment for our focus on pre-eminence and internationalism. This is true not only of the City as a financial centre, but of London as a vibrant community." - Dean Liekierman
London Business School Website: http://www.london.edu/index.html
Queen's School of Business, Queen's University, Canada
The first team to arrive Thursday morning is from Queen's University, Canada.
Addressing the question of whether Queen's University is changing its cirriculum as a result of the economic crisis, Dean Saunders, Queen's University responded "Whether the economy is booming or busting, our first priority is to teach tomorrow’s business leaders the fundamentals of business -- including risk management, ethics and judgement -- and help them develop a global perspective".
Queen's School of Business Website: http://business.queensu.ca/
Addressing the question of whether Queen's University is changing its cirriculum as a result of the economic crisis, Dean Saunders, Queen's University responded "Whether the economy is booming or busting, our first priority is to teach tomorrow’s business leaders the fundamentals of business -- including risk management, ethics and judgement -- and help them develop a global perspective".
Queen's School of Business Website: http://business.queensu.ca/
2nd day of Team Arrivals
It's just one day before the official start of the 4th Annual Tech Strategy Case Competition 2009. 2 more teams arrived today, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and IPADE Business School, Mexico.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
With its committment to the integration of technology, management and entrepreneurship, aimed particularly at the creation of value in the context of the development of Hong Kong and the region around the Pearl River Delta, HKUST remains an important piece of business education in the Asian region.
As China develops into one of the world's economic superpowers, Hong Kong will be one of the world's leading centers for business education and research, HKUST remains poised to take advantage of its strategic location and implementation of its plans.
HKUST Website: http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm
IPADE Business School, Mexico
"A distinctive factor of the MBA Program at IPADE, is its focus on the human factor"
- Juan Carlos Rojo
IPADE MBA Class 2010
Besides IPADE's humanistic approach to doing business, IPADE's program is structured in 6 academic terms and a practical quarter called “Summer Internship” during which the candidate develops a business or entrepreneurial project.
IPADE's website: http://www.ipade.mx/html/home.html
Another 11 teams are due to arrive tomorrow - the air is buzzing with anticipation!
Source: http://www.ust.hk/strategy/e_3_5.html
http://www.ipade.mx/html/home.html
With its committment to the integration of technology, management and entrepreneurship, aimed particularly at the creation of value in the context of the development of Hong Kong and the region around the Pearl River Delta, HKUST remains an important piece of business education in the Asian region.
As China develops into one of the world's economic superpowers, Hong Kong will be one of the world's leading centers for business education and research, HKUST remains poised to take advantage of its strategic location and implementation of its plans.
HKUST Website: http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm
IPADE Business School, Mexico
"A distinctive factor of the MBA Program at IPADE, is its focus on the human factor"
- Juan Carlos Rojo
IPADE MBA Class 2010
Besides IPADE's humanistic approach to doing business, IPADE's program is structured in 6 academic terms and a practical quarter called “Summer Internship” during which the candidate develops a business or entrepreneurial project.
IPADE's website: http://www.ipade.mx/html/home.html
Another 11 teams are due to arrive tomorrow - the air is buzzing with anticipation!
Source: http://www.ust.hk/strategy/e_3_5.html
http://www.ipade.mx/html/home.html
The first teams to arrive
Seoul National University, Korea and 3/4s of Fudan University, China are the first of the 15 teams to arrive in Boston today. The remaining member of Fudan University will arrive tomorrow.
To provide a better understanding of the various teams, a short introduction to the competing schools will follow in the next few blog posts.
Fudan University, China
Fudan University located in Shanghai, China is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. Fudan University's belief in school-enterprise collaboration has cemented ties with leading industry enterprises, providing students and the faculty opportunities of co-operation on an extensive scale.
Fudan University School of Management Website: http://www.fdms.fudan.edu.cn/en
Seoul National University, Korea
Seoul National University located in the exciting city of Seoul, Korea is the undisputed leader of advanced educated in Korea. Established in 1964, the Seoul National University Graduate School of Business cirriculum centres around corporate needs.
Seoul National University Website: http://gsb.snu.ac.kr/Eng/main.aspx
Source:
Fudan University emblem: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Fudan_logo.jpg
Seoul National University emblem: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/Seoul_national_university_emblem.png
To provide a better understanding of the various teams, a short introduction to the competing schools will follow in the next few blog posts.
Fudan University, China
Fudan University located in Shanghai, China is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. Fudan University's belief in school-enterprise collaboration has cemented ties with leading industry enterprises, providing students and the faculty opportunities of co-operation on an extensive scale.
Fudan University School of Management Website: http://www.fdms.fudan.edu.cn/en
Seoul National University, Korea
Seoul National University located in the exciting city of Seoul, Korea is the undisputed leader of advanced educated in Korea. Established in 1964, the Seoul National University Graduate School of Business cirriculum centres around corporate needs.
Seoul National University Website: http://gsb.snu.ac.kr/Eng/main.aspx
Source:
Fudan University emblem: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Fudan_logo.jpg
Seoul National University emblem: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/Seoul_national_university_emblem.png
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