The October 2024 run of Global Network Week (GNW) brought together MBA students from top business schools around the world for a week of learning, collaboration, and cultural immersion. The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) offered participants a unique opportunity to explore “The NEW Language of Business,” focusing on innovative business topics with a global perspective.
Participants from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (India), University of New South Wales Business School (Australia), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School (Hong Kong), Yale School of Management (USA), EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), Saïd Business School, and the University of Oxford (UK), engaged in a comprehensive lineup of classroom sessions, community interactions, and a local immersion tour.
Students explored forward-thinking topics, including impact investing, sustainable tourism and finance, while connecting with peers and experts from diverse backgrounds. The program also featured site visits to local companies known for their innovative practices such as the SM Sunrise Weaving Association and Kilyawan Farm Resort, providing participants with a firsthand look at how global business trends are being implemented locally.
The program culminated in Capstone Presentations, where students showcased their case studies on sustainability initiatives. These presentations highlighted real-world examples from both small-scale businesses and large corporations, illustrating positive impacts across various countries, including India, Mexico, the USA, and the Philippines. Each case study emphasized the innovative approaches organizations are adopting to integrate sustainability into their operations, creating ripple effects that extend beyond local communities to global markets.
Inbound participants reflected on the transformative nature of the experience: “It has been a wonderful experience spending the GNAM week at AIM in the Philippines. The facilities are top-notch, and the AIM staff and faculty have been incredibly supportive in teaching and ensuring we feel at home in the college.” Meanwhile, another student noted that, “I had a lovely time here at the AIM and the GNW experience was fabulous! I got to learn about how a relevant topic’s integration across business principles.”
GNW, an international study program spanning 32 network schools worldwide and organized by the Global Network Week for Advanced Management (GNAM), offers MBA students the chance to engage in focused mini-courses, tour local businesses, and meet industry experts. As part of GNAM, AIM ensures its students can participate in this unique program, fostering their development as globally minded leaders. It is a valuable opportunity for these future leaders to gain international perspectives on today’s most pressing business challenges.
For more information on the previous run of GNW, read this article: The NEW Language of Business: The newest innovative course for GNW 2024
