The School of Business, Economics and Information Systems, University of Passau produces world-class research and their activities allow them to achieve excellent results in global rankings. The individual members of the school have a multitude of research partnerships with researchers from all over the world. The aim of the school is to impart and develop business knowledge through an interactive and international dialogue between academics, students and industries. They also allow us to forge ahead and contribute to shaping the development path of business and society. Research institutes and the International Centre for Economics and Business Studies (ICEBS) offer a fruitful platform for collaboration in research as well as provide a framework for high-profile guest visits and mentoring by top scholars in the field. The School is also integrated in the Bavarian Graduate Program in Economics (BGPE). The university supports the students throughout their academic career by engaging in continuous, open and personal discourse with lecturers and professors in a stimulating environment.
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The Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) is a research centre at the University of the Fraser Valley established through a generous endowment provided by the Esposito family. EFCIE works to foster an inclusive, vibrant, and resilient space for innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives for the UFV and Fraser Valley communities. EFCIE's activities include research, course development, and mentoring both students and entrepreneurs. We also emphasize community outreach through events and projects that explore the interactions between technology, innovation, and society. This connection between innovation and society is a unique aspect of the Centre. The understanding that innovative technologies impact society and society in turn shapes technological progress guides the research and activities at EFCIE. ...to know more

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, they are recognized as an Institute of National Importance. IIMB has 107 full-time faculty members, about 1,200 students across various degree-granting programmes, and nearly 5,000 annual Executive Education participants. Along with 11 disciplinary areas, they have ten centres of excellence that offer courses and conduct research on pressing questions facing various sectors of industry. They have key partnerships and collaborations with Goldman Sachs and Kotak Bank for women entrepreneurship, with the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation for the incubation of non-profits, and with NITI Aayog for scaling up new ventures. Committed to making a deep social impact through technology-enabled education, they offer Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). IIMB is the first management school in India to offer MOOCs on the edX platform and serves as the coordinating institute for management education for SWAYAM, the Government of India’s online education platform. ...to know more

LEAD (Leveraging Evidence for Access and Development) at Krea University, formerly IFMR LEAD, is an action-oriented research center under the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) Society, a not-for-profit organization. LEAD focuses on leveraging research, innovation, and strategic partnerships to address complex development challenges and enhance socio-economic prosperity. Its mission is to solve pressing development issues through innovative solutions and strategic alliances. LEAD works on projects that promote sustainable livelihoods, health and well-being, gender and social inclusion, and economic development. The center collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and private sector partners. These collaborations are crucial for scaling impact and driving systemic change. LEAD's work exemplifies the transformative power of research and strategic alliances in addressing development challenges and fostering socio-economic progress... to know more