School Close Ups

Founded 15 years ago, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai is now one of the leading business schools in the world. In contrast, Germany does not have a single internationally established and leading business school. An interview with Rolf D. Cremer, the German Dean of CEIBS.

Coincidentally a year after Lehman Brothers has collapsed, INSEAD, one of the worldwide leading business schools, INSEAD celebrates its 50th anniversary and it is using the occasion to demonstrate to the world that its curriculum and the alumni it has produced, have indeed been a blessing to the business world rather than a curse.

Anne Scrutton is a very busy lady these days. The Marketing Executive at Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) in Sydney now has 15 per cent more applicants for MBA programs than she did last autumn. The reason is, of course, the prevailing economic crisis.

BI Norwegian School of Management is one of Scandinavia’s leading MBA schools. “The Germans like the Scandinavian approach and the focus on team dynamics,” explains Pål E Korsvold, Dean of the MBA programs.

The Goethe Business School certainly has the potential to be among the top players in Germany. But it still has a lot to do to ensure that the international curve doesn’t pass it by.

The Dutch TiasNimbas Business School is pushing further into the German market. The school aims to distinguish itself with its international character, excellent support and the strong link it maintains between theory and practice.

The Ashridge Business School doesn’t just place value on practical education. The MBA is also intended to show managers the path to self-awareness. That’s why individual coaching and workshops are part of the career program.

Danica Purg has made the Slovenia-based Bled School of Management into a worldwide renowned institute. She acquires first-class professors. “Many are interested because they’ve never heard anything about Slovenia,” says Purg.

The Instituto de Empresa is one of the best MBA schools in Europe. The business school in Madrid now intends to strengthen its range of master’s programs that follow on directly from bachelor degrees.