Part 1. A world-class institute in International Business
To be ranked as one of the top IB institutes in the world
To build a critical mass of internationally leading faculty
To make an impact in the field of IB through:
- leading journals and other visible channels
- presentations at academy meetings and other conferences
- arranging symposia
To arrange unique educational programs for graduate students and executives.
Part 2. A transdisciplinary trademark in research
To build a strong brand name of transdisciplinary research:
Through developing a coherent body of transdisciplinary research focusing on dynamism, innovation and knowledge creation at macro, meso and micro levels. Research is issue based rather than discipline based.
Through utilizing our strong links to industry, allowing for real life empirical studies.
Part 3. Global Attractiveness
To build an institute which is globally attractive - a 'Hollywood' in IB.
By creating an organizational culture within IIB which is fun, inspiring and challenging to people.
By establishing a reputation that makes it possible to attract the best talent (the 'Greta Garbo' effect) from around the world, including:
Faculty
Visiting Professors
PhD candidates