A new chapter in international collaboration begins!

We are proud to announce the signing of a Double Degree Agreement between Goodman School of Business at Brock University and the Facultad de Empresariales (Comillas ICADE).

This exciting partnership will provide students with the opportunity to study in both Canada and Spain, earn degrees from two prestigious institutions, and develop the global skills needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Together, we are creating new opportunities for academic excellence, cultural exchange, and international career development.

We are glad to say that last week’s event was a great success, and we have more pictures and stories incoming.

The IPBS semi-annual meetings are “The Event” for the Program Directors, Student Council, and other various students and staff to come together and connect.

A great opportunity to create and strengthen bonds, reflect on the past and discuss the future.

Thanks again to Brock University | BrockU and Goodman IPBS Association for hosting and making the time in Canada unforgettable to all!
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• DCU Business School
• FGV EAESP
• NEOMA Business School
• FORMATIONS NEOMA | PARCOURSUP
• Universidad de las Américas Puebla
• Facultad de Empresariales (Comillas ICADE) ICADE
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuoreà Cattolica
• North Carolina State University
• Elon University – Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
• Lancaster University Management School
• University of International Business and Economics

UDLAP advances three positions in the QS World University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean 2027.

Universidad de Las Americas Puebla is consolidating its presence among the best-positioned institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. These results reflect the joint work of the university community and our commitment to academic excellence, research and the generation of knowledge.

Learn more about this ranking at: https://lnkd.in/emSUqVku

Lancaster University Management School welcomed leading experts from academia and industry for the third international Financial Fraud, Misconduct and Market Manipulation Conference.

The event was organised by the Centre for Financial Econometrics, Asset Markets and Macroeconomic Policy.

The causes of financial misconduct, cyber risk, and the manipulation of prediction markets were high on the agenda for researchers and practitioners from 14 countries. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/exbJJqNM

North Carolina State Poole College of Management’s Business Leadership Certificate.

The NC State Poole College of Management is unlocking its signature Business Leadership Certificate to make it available to all NC State graduate students and external learners. 💼 ✨

Read more about this exciting annoucement. 🎉 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eD2J9T3m Hear more from Bradley Kirkman about the Business Leadership Certificate. 📽️ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsqFxwCW

Can Europe be more competitive without giving up financial stability? That is one of the big questions that will mark the European economic future.

For this reason, Comillas ICADE and CECA have launched the first Chair of Banking Regulation in Spain, a pioneering space to analyse, with academic rigour and evidence, how regulation impacts the financing of companies and families, the competitiveness of the financial sector and economic growth.

The presentation brought together representatives of the European Commission, the Ministry of Economy and some of the country’s main financial institutions. The closing speech was given by Luis de Guindos, who highlighted the strength of European banks in terms of profitability, liquidity and solvency, while defending progress in financial integration and completing the Banking Union.

💡 Because behind concepts such as the digital euro, banking regulation or the single market there is a question that affects us all: how to build a stronger, more innovative European economy capable of competing in an increasingly demanding global scenario. 👉 Read the full story: https://brnw.ch/21x6fSx

Can fun become a franchise opportunity? 🎨

 #PoolePack lecturer Jenn Woodhull-Smith shares how businesses can turn engaging experiences into scalable franchise opportunities. ✨

Read how she has turned her own passions into two successful franchise ventures. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9dGfkN5

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?

Dr. Simone Jacobi, ESB alumna of BSc International Management Double Degree, came back to ESB to give students a glimpse behind the scenes at McKinsey: From case interviews and career choices to AI and the changing nature of consulting.

One message stood out: In an interview, “we don’t want to hear what you practice. We want to see you think.” Don’t rehearse your answers until they sound perfect. Listen carefully to the questions of the Interviewer. They will interrupt on purpose, to find out what really happened: they want to hear about how you navigated difficult situations because this way you can demonstrate your maximum potential.

Dr. Simone Jacobi also emphasized that there is no perfect case solution. Interviewers want you to problem solve the specific client situation at hand and not present any frameworks that you have learned by heart.
The same applies to AI. As AI takes over more tasks, critical thinking becomes more, not less, important. The skill is no longer just finding an answer but knowing whether the answer is the right fit for the problem at hand.

And perhaps that is the bigger lesson from the conversation:
the value of your education is not how many answers you can remember,
but how well you can think when there is no answer yet.

Can Europe be more competitive without giving up financial stability? That is one of the big questions that will mark the European economic future.

For this reason, Comillas ICADE and CECA have launched the first Chair of Banking Regulation in Spain, a pioneering space to analyse, with academic rigour and evidence, how regulation impacts the financing of companies and families, the competitiveness of the financial sector and economic growth.

The presentation brought together representatives of the European Commission, the Ministry of Economy and some of the country’s main financial institutions. The closing speech was given by Luis de Guindos, who highlighted the strength of European banks in terms of profitability, liquidity and solvency, while defending progress in financial integration and completing the Banking Union.

💡 Because behind concepts such as the digital euro, banking regulation or the single market there is a question that affects us all: how to build a stronger, more innovative European economy capable of competing in an increasingly demanding global scenario. 👉 Read the full story: https://brnw.ch/21x6fSx

University and business – working together for transformation in the Neckar-Alb 🤝 region

At the round table “Transformation and Innovation in the Region” organized by IHK Reutlingen and Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences, we discussed with representatives of regional companies what is currently moving companies – and where we can start together.

We take away three central messages:

🔹 More courage to implement: There are plenty of ideas – the decisive factor is to put them into practice. Especially with AI and digitalization, this means trying things out, allowing mistakes and learning from them.
🔹 Making collaboration easier: Companies want uncomplicated access to university and more visibility for the wide range of opportunities for cooperation – for example, in theses, practical projects and further education.
🔹 Skills beyond specialist knowledge: According to the IHK survey, communication skills (81%) and the ability to work in a team (80%) are particularly important for companies.

For us, it is clear that we want to continue this dialogue – in the triad of university, company and IHK. Because transformation succeeds best together. Many thanks to all participants for the open and constructive exchange!

Financial Times EMBA 2026 Rankings: NEOMA’s Global Executive MBA climbs 13 places and enters the global top 25. ⭐

The Financial Times recognises the momentum of NEOMA Business School’s Global Executive MBA in its 2026 EMBA rankings.

The programme has climbed to 25th place globally, up from 38th in 2025, and has reached 6th place in France, up from 8th last year.

This rise confirms the Global Executive MBA’s international standing amongst the leading programmes for senior executives, in a ranking that recognises the world’s top 100 Executive MBAs.

👉 More on the NEOMA Global Executive MBA: NEOMA Executive Education & Global Executive MBA

👉 Full Business School Rankings: https://lnkd.in/gaTrbAmA

• 🟪 Palmarès Financial Times EMBA 2026 : le Global Executive de NEOMA gagne 13 places et intègre le top 25 mondial. ⭐
• Le Financial Times distingue la dynamique du Global Executive MBA de NEOMA Business School dans son classement EMBA 2026.
• Le programme se hisse à la 25ᵉ place mondiale, contre la 38ᵉ en 2025, et atteint la 6ᵉ place en France, contre la 8ᵉ l’an dernier.

Cette progression confirme le positionnement international du Global Executive MBA parmi les formations de référence destinées aux cadres dirigeants, dans un classement qui distingue les 100 meilleurs Executive MBA au monde.