International Conference and Annual Meeting (In-Person)

Topic: Differentiating our Business Schools: "Cutting the Digital Clutter" - Covid-19 has catapulted business schools into the digital age and strongly intensified their competitive landscape. One solution to survive this fierce competition and cut through the digital clutter might be a resolute differentiation strategy. This talk will provide an overview of this new post-pandemic competitive environment and subsequently dive into the question of positioning, differentiation, and branding.

Topic: Everything You Wanted to Know About Doing More with Less: Small Schools and Big Ambitions- Small schools can be an intersection of ambitious goals and limited budgets. This interactive session will invite participants to share and learn from one another about the biggest challenges that small schools face. Breakout groups will include: Re-engaging faculty after Covid, incentives for faculty to become ‘qualified,' Dealing with centralized enrollment management, travel resource allocation strategies, faculty recruitment, and other fun topics.

Topic: Developing Digital Leaders: A Report of the Current State of Digital Topics in Undergraduate and Graduate Business Curricula

Topic: Global Doctoral Seminar Series Project- The aim of this 2021 project is to bring together staff and PGR students from multiple universities to provide a platform to share research ideas and to create a vibrant research environment which will enable debate and discussion, as well as providing a valuable forum for networking and being part of a wider academic community. Topic 2: A 20 year international collaboration: BBA Semester Program and Beta Gamma Sigma between a European and American university

Topic: The Importance of a Multilevel Approach to Inclusion- Leaders who are seeking to create an inclusive organization need to consider multiple organizational levels: individual, team and firm levels. Attention to practices, structures and policies is critical.

Metropolitan Business Schools Affinity Group Round Table: Leveraging Community Engagement to Support Innovation Inside and Outside the Classroom. “Creating a sustainable future for business education requires the cultivation of meaningful relationships with business partners and communities, built on trust.” This roundtable discussion, designed for Business School leaders, encourages networking and interactive conversation among attendees, led by members of the Metropolitan Business School Steering Committee, on the topic of leveraging community engagement to support innovation inside and outside the classroom. Upon completion, we welcome the addition of new members to the Metropolitan Business Schools Affinity Group where these discussions will continue at future AACSB Conferences.

Topic: Meet Your New Career Management Staff: R2-D2 is here for your MBA Working Professional Students- The number of online business degree programs has grown considerably as a result of the pandemic. As life became more complicated during the pandemic, everyone turned to technology and artificial intelligence to help regain control of their lives. According to a recent Oracle study, 82% of employees in their sample reported that they believe robots can support their careers better than humans. Attend this session to learn more about the changing career needs of online business students and how artificial intelligence tools can assist in their career development.

The Online Learning Affinity Group aims to be a highly participative forum for sharing ideas and expertise on various issues and topics in online and blended learning. In this session, we will host a facilitated discussion on participant-selected topics that could include teaching approaches that involve videos, online assessment, faculty compensation or general support structure behind online program development, and positive strategies and lessons learned from COVID.

Topic: The International Dilemma- This session will discuss many challenges universities are facing globally including international student enrollment, study abroad, faculty hiring, career mobility, and university partnerships. The international dilemma confronting universities and their business schools is complex. In addition to the global impact of Covid on universities and their stakeholders, there are now faculty/staff/students directly and/or indirectly affected about the war in Ukraine and evolving geopolitics. We will have a robust discussion at ICAM concerning these critically important issues!

Topic: The Future of Higher Education in Asia: the impact of Covid19 & the 4th Industrial Revolution- The Asia Pacific Regional Network (APRN) pursues knowledge sharing and internal/external linking & networking among Asian business schools for possible collaborations. As the Covid19 is taking to a different stage, the post covid19 education is expected to be quite different with various learning platforms -online, hybrid, experiential learning. At the same time, ‘corporate universities’ and ‘in-house academy’ are emerging in Asia as global high tech firms are offering advanced education. As the business schools in the Asia Pacific region adjust to the evolving challenges, networking and linking with peer schools in the Asia Pacific region is becoming even more critical. In this session, Dr. So will share insights and perspectives on the future of higher education in Asia and discuss the impact of covid19 & 4th industrial revolution. Dr. Matsui, and Dr. Lee will share their successful experience of virtual PRT visits during Covid19 era.

Topic: Responsible Management Education Affinity Group Meeting: Why is the time now for business schools to act?- Demonstrating the Impact of Responsible Management Education for the World: In this RME Affinity Group Meeting, the panel of leading industry experts and thought leaders will discuss how management education can further prove relevance and provide impact for societal benefit. The session will give guidance for measuring impact and best practices of a responsible and sustainable agenda for Business Schools globally. We will introduce tools and initiatives that provide guidance to business schools’ positive social, societal as well as environmental impact. The session will also discuss the context and relation between RME and AACSB's currently revised accreditation standards.

Topic: Learning to say NO and Feeling Good about it-This will be an interactive, engaging session where participants will learn how to say NO and feel good about it.

Join this session to learn from AACSB staff about navigating through membership, and how institutions can maximize their AACSB membership benefits. Presenters will share current projects, updates, and best practices that AACSB offers to educational institutions and business partners, as well as an overview of the accreditation process and timeline. This info session is recommended for both individuals who have not been fully exposed to member benefits and accreditation processes, as well as for experienced members who are looking for a refresher.

Join us for a welcome message from Caryn L. Beck-Dudley, President & CEO of AACSB International, and McRae C. Banks, Vice Chair-Chair Elect of AACSB International Board of Directors.

Reconnect with old friends and make new ones at this informal New Orleans themed reception.