20 октября 2006 г.1 Competitiveness of Ukrainian Business Education: A Critical View Alexander Mertens International Institute of Business

2 Are Ukrainian business schools can successfully compete ? ⇒ There are number of good quality business education programs ⇒ There is growing recognition by Ukrainian business ⇒ There is success in executive development programs ⇒ There are many successful international projects ⇒ Schools start to receive serious international accreditation

3 Example: MBA in Ukraine or abroad ? ⇒ MBA in Ukraine has its advantages − Knowledge of local conditions − Common language with local business − Networking − Possibility to study not leaving job − Attention to student − Financial arguments

4 Problems ⇒ Gap between government accreditation requirements and international standards ⇒ “Mainstream” educational institutions are still far from requirements of business ⇒ International recognition of Ukrainian schools is still very low ⇒ Research activity is far behind international standards ⇒ The role of business school in business and society is not enough

5 A strategy for the school in the international competitive environment: Example of International Institute of Business ⇒ Founded in 1993 ⇒ IIB mission is Value Creation for individuals, companies and society through − relevant and experiential executive education, − applied research and innovations in business management, − tailoring world best management experience into Ukrainian practices, − proactive and client-oriented delivery ⇒ The first and only Ukrainian School accredited by Association of MBAs ⇒ The only school offering double-degree program with North- American University ⇒ The only provider of leading international professional qualifications such as CIM, CIMA, CIPR ⇒ Leader in many fields of executive development

6 Creating Value ⇒ Enhancing value of human capital ⇒ Increasing value of Ukrainian companies ⇒ Promoting efficiency and augmenting growth of Ukrainian economy

7 MBA International Professional Qualifications Executive and Organizational Development Developing efficient management systems in growing companies Ensuring career development and spreading world- class professional standards Increasing value of Ukrainian companies and promoting growth of Ukrainian economy

8 IIB MBA Programs: Educating Professional Managers Top-managers and managing owners Middle-level managers Target Audience Competitive Environment Ukrainian Focus International Focus Canadian Business Management program Ukrainian Program of Business Administration International MBA (Canadian MBA degree) Executive MBA Business Development Career development Primary Focus

9 Executive Development Programs: Increasing Value of Companies and Ensuring Management Development Integrated and Management Development Products Subject- Oriented Products Product Category Goal Updating Knowledge and Skills Being on the Edge Mastering professional competences Research-based seminars delivering new knowledge; Conferences Unique Synergies and Style of Delivery Best Professionals and Solid International Background Main Competitive Advantages Management Skills Development Trainings Integrated post- MBA programs; Problem-Oriented Programs OPEN PROGRAMS

10 Integrated and Management Development Products Subject- Oriented Products Product Category Primary Goal Building a Team Solving a Problem Replication of Master-Classes into Tailored Format Problem- Oriented Program in Particular Functional Area Unique Synergies and Style of Delivery Best Professionals and Solid International Background Main Competitive Advantages In-Company Mini-MBA Organizational Development Programs IN-COMPANY PROGRAMS

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