2011 Newsletter Archives
September 2011
Member News
A brief summary of news relating to the management education community within the Asia region.
Decentralization: Governance Reform of the Asian Business School
by San Yong Park
Dean and Professor of Finance
School of Business
Yonsei University
Trends in Master's Level Enrollment at Asia Pacific Schools
One area that receives consistent inquiries from both our member schools and the media, is the question of changing enrollments. As discussed in this edition, results from the AACSB Business School Questionnaire show the change of enrollment numbers at the master's level from the Asia Pacific region.
Learning Goals: The Building Blocks of Assurance of Learning
Learning goals are one of the most critical elements of an Assurance of Learning (AoL) system. They are focused objectives, outlined on a per program basis, that provide guidance for assessing student learning. In this issue, several areas are explored that may assist schools with the development and measurement of their learning goals.
Creating Community
by Eileen Peacock
Senior Vice President and Chief Officer, Asia
AACSB International
Assurance of Learning Spotlight (AoL):
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Business and Graduate School of Business
Of all the standards, those concerned with Assurance of Learning (AoL) often raise the most difficult set of issues, both conceptually and in terms of implementation. Such challenges were particularly noticeable for the Faculty of Business at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in light of the institution's large portfolio of programs. The following article identifies a number of factors which have helped Hong Kong PolyU, and draws a number of lessons that might serve beneficial for other schools to consider.
May 2011
Member News
A brief summary of news relating to the management education community within the Asia region.
Nurturing Business Leaders in China for the World: Challenges at City University of Hong Kong
by Professor Kwok Kee WEI
Dean, College of Business
Chair, Professor of Information Systems
City University of Hong Kong
Academic Partnerships: Trends and Tips for Establishing Effective Collaborations
As business schools seek to expand research opportunities and program offerings, finding a compatible and knowledgeable partner is critical. Because of the need for quality collaborations, AACSB Accreditation has become a primary driving factor in choosing a partner school. According to 2009–10 Collaborations Survey data, there are 3,950 unique collaborations between AACSB member institutions.
Creating Community
by Eileen Peacock
Senior Vice President and Chief Officer, Asia
AACSB International
Exploring Operating Budgets by World Region
In these complicated financial times, schools everywhere are looking for ways to improve their services while keeping costs low. With that in mind, AACSB has created a data visualization to let you review and work with the school operating budgets reported through the 2008–09 and 2009–10 Business School Questionnaire (BSQ).
Ethics and Sustainability Spotlight: The Centre for Social Impact
A collaborative partnership between four of the top business schools in Australia, the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is devoted to its mission of creating "beneficial social impact in Australia through teaching, research, measurement and the promotion of public debate", as well as assisting the efforts of its partner universities in providing socially responsible management education.
AACSB Surveys—A Valuable Resource for the Membership and Beyond
Did you know there are two major surveys open for membership participation? Each year, AACSB conducts a number of different surveys through our DataDirect system to collect benchmarking and industry data for our member business schools.
March 2011
Member News
A brief summary of news relating to the management education community within the Asia region.
What is the Internationalization of Business Schools? The Perspective of a Chinese Business School Dean
by Xiongwhen LU
Dean, School of Management
Fudan University
Faculty Qualifications as Reported by AACSB Member Schools in Asia
The question of faculty qualifications is a common topic of discussion across higher education. As discussed, results from the AACSB Salary Survey and Business Schools Questionnaire (BSQ) show encouraging comparative numbers on the percent of faculty reported as AQ across each level in Asia.
Creating Community
by Eileen Peacock
Senior Vice President and Chief Officer, Asia
AACSB International
A Message of Solidarity and Support for Our Colleagues in the Asia-Pacific
Thus far, 2011 has been a time of difficulty for our friends and colleagues throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The safety and well-being of our membership, and their friends, family, and communities is of the utmost concern for AACSB International. We send our most heartfelt condolences to those who have directly endured such hardship, as well as to those who have loved ones in the affected regions.
Research Finds AACSB Accreditation Beneficial for Business
Schools in Asia
In a global research initiative by AACSB International and Clarion Research, final results have found that the process and long-term effects of AACSB Accreditation are positive for business programs, faculty/support staff, students, and employers. Deans from Asian institutions reported positive impacts with regard to mission, vision, strategy, international partnerships and students, the external image of the business school, the ability to compete with other schools, and the corresponding outcomes for students.
B-Schools Go to Court with Governing Body AICTE Over New
Guidelines
The phrase "think globally, act locally" has taken on a new meaning for Indian business schools. On December 28, the national apex body that approves management programs in India, the All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE), issued a set of eight guidelines, which increase the role of state authorities in the operations of all approved business schools offering Post Graduate Diplomas in Management (PGDM) in India.
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