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The 5TH AEARU Development and Collaboration of Asian Business Schools Workshop
2016-10-14 18:24:59
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The 5TH AEARU Development and Collaboration of
Asian Business Schools Workshop
 
Business Education: Meeting the Challenge of Innovation
 
October 22-23, 2016
Peking University HSBC Business School, Shenzhen, China
 
ORGANIZERS
Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU)
Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS)
 
PURPOSES AND PROGRAM OUTLINE
With rapid advances in technology and growing demand for knowledge and innovation, the role of business schools in the education and development of top business talents becomes more challenging. What are the impacts that innovation brings to business education, what are the challenges that business schools are facing, and how should business schools foster an effective agenda to respond to the challenges? These are among the most critical questions call for responses from business educators.
 
During this workshop, business schools’ deans and leading entrepreneurs in China will have an opportunity to engage in an open and constructive dialogue that brings out fresh insights and Asian perspectives on trends and shifts of business school education confronting with the demand of innovation. It also provides students from AEARU member universities a platform to present their academic research findings.
 
The AEARU and PHBS are inviting guests and participants for The 5TH AEARU Development and Collaboration of Asian Business Schools Workshop, to be held in Shenzhen, China, October 22-23 (Saturday and Sunday), 2016. The working language of the workshop is English. The workshop consists of invited keynote speeches, plenary panels, and student paper presentation sessions. Arrival and registration of participants will be on Friday, October 21, 2016.
 
In the morning of October 23, a visit will be organized to one of Shenzhen’s leading companies (Huawei, Tencent or Vanke). Due to limited spaces, participation will be on a first come first served basis. To register, please email AEARU2016SZ@phbs.pku.edu.cn with subject line: October 23 Company Visit.
 
THEMES FOR KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND PANEL SESSIONS
With advances in technology and the global economic re-balancing to the East, innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s rapidly changing world are no longer an option. These are imperatives in fostering economic sustainability and growth in all aspects of business transformation. Business schools must encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that stimulates innovation, drives productivity, and promotes on on-going commitment to learn and grow. The program will examine how Asia can integrate innovation and entrepreneurship into business culture and models, what will the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia look like, and whether the next-generation of global business innovations comes from industry and business schools working jointly.
 
Business and management education are considered key drivers of economic competitiveness as the development of top business talents creates, finances, and grows the demand for knowledge. Given the special role of business school educators, how can they collaborate with businesses to support the development of skills required for the new business of the future? What are the best practices arising from Chinese enterprises in terms of management and entrepreneurship? In the plenary sessions, business opinion leaders and business school deans will share and exchange their views on the interaction of the role of business school education and the state of entrepreneurial and innovative spirits in China. Topics to be discussed include but not limited to:
 
1.      Educators and Entrepreneurship – A Mindset for the Future
2.      Developing Global Innovations and Entrepreneurs
        – How Can Business School  and Industry Collaborate?

3.      Business Education in the Digital Age
4.      The Power of Collaboration between Asian Business Schools
5.      Challenges and Opportunities for Business Education in Asia
6.      Building Dynamic Networks and Partnership for the Region
7.      How do we leverage the academic strength of business schools
        to partner with practice to create new and relevant knowledge?

8.      Where can business schools and business collaborate more in the development
        and delivery of educational programs?
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Deans, associate and assistant deans, department chairs, and faculty at business schools in Asia, as well as professionals from business schools worldwide working or seeking to work with schools in Asia.
 
FEES AND REGISTRATION
No registration fee is required. All attendees must register for the workshop. Registration should be made online through the link below:
http://english.phbs.pku.edu.cn/summercamp/enroll/index.htm.
 
POSTER PRESENTATION
Those who would like to give a poster presentation are required to submit an abstract to AEARU2016SZ@phbs.pku.edu.cn with subject line: Poster Presentation no later than September 18,2016.
 
Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee and notification of acceptance will be announced to applicants of poster presentation by September 30,2016.
 
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Up to 15 students who will give a poster presentation at the workshop will be provided with financial support to cover airfare, accommodation, and meals.
WORKSHOP LOCATION
Room 509, Peking University HSBC Business School
University Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China
 
HOTEL LOCATION
Shenzhen Kylin Villa
4599 Qinyuan Road, Nanshan District
Tel.: +86-755-26618888
Web: http://www.kylinvilla.cn/indexen.aspx
 
Invited guests and up to 15 students from AEARU member universities will receive free hotel accommodation for the nights of October 21, and 22 at Shenzhen Kylin Villa, which is close to the workshop venue. For hotel reservation, please email AEARU2016SZ@phbs.pku.edu.cn with subject line: Hotel Reservation.
 
Other delegates are responsible for the expenditure of the hotel accommodation and making their own hotel reservation. A room block is being held at Shenzhen Kylin Villa for AEARU workshop participants. Preferred room rate is 780 RMB per night for a single room, and 690 RMB for a shared room.
 
VISA INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN ATTENDANTS
The workshop organizer will issue a visa application letter upon request after registration. For visa application letter, please email AEARU2016SZ@phbs.pku.edu.cn with subject line: Visa Application Letter.
 
TRANSPORTATION FACTS
All participants are responsible for their travel expenses and making their own travel arrangements.
 
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is approximately 26km or a 45-minute drive to Shenzhen Kylin Villa or Peking University HSBC Business School (workshop venue).
 
However, guests coming by air from overseas have the option of flying into Hong Kong International Airport and then taking metro railway, cross-border shuttle bus, or a ferry from within the Hong Kong Airport to destinations in Shenzhen. More information for transportation from Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen can be found at http://www.hongkongshuttle.com/hong-kong-airport-to-shenzhen/.
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please address inquiries to Ms. Daisy Wu at AEARU2016SZ@phbs.pku.edu.cn.
 
INTRODUCTION TO THE ORGANIZERS
 
Introduction of AEARU
The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) is a regional organization founded in January 1996, with the goals of forming a forum for the presidents of leading research-oriented universities in East Asia and of carrying out mutual exchanges between the major universities in the region. Expectations are that this regional union, on the basis of common academic and cultural backgrounds among the member universities, will contribute not only to the development of higher education and research but also to the opening up of a new era leading to cultural, economic and social progress in the East Asian region.
 
AEARU’s organization includes a Chairperson, a Vice-chairperson, and a Board of Directors consisting of the Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and five other elected members. The board is comprised of 1 to 2 members from each of AEARU's five regions. To carry out business matters efficiently, AEARU’s Secretariat is located in the same university as the Chairperson. The organization’s exclusive secretary coordinates various AEARU activities and also operates and manages the organization’s websites.
 
The AEARU membership is composed of the presidents of the leading universities in five regions of East Asia: the Chinese Mainland, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Since its foundation in 1996, a total of 17 universities from these regions have become members of the association. A general meeting attended by all member universities, is held annually. By discussing themes of shared interest at the general meeting, AEARU members both carry out actual operations of the organization as well as deepen trust and mutual understanding among the member universities.
 
AEARU’s activities include workshops, student summer camps, student physical competitions, and various types of international symposia. These activities are held throughout the year to promote mutual exchanges of ideas and information and to develop close bonds between the member universities.
 
AEARU is operated by having the member universities hold activities, in principle, under a mutual rotation system. The member institutions cover the expenses of sending participants to the places where events are to be held, and the university holding the event bears the costs of conducting it.
 
Introduction of PHBS
Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) was founded in 2004 with the intent to advance PKU’s involvement in the global economics, finance, and management research. Located in Shenzhen, PHBS brings Peking University’s historical presence and first-tier business education programs to the country’s south and benefits from the dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit of the thriving city. As an additional advantage, the proximity to Hong Kong, a world financial hub, provides unmatched opportunities for the entire campus community. PHBS currently offers a doctoral program, specialized Master’s programs, dual-degree-Master’s programs with the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore, a MBA program, an Executive MBA program, and numerous executive development programs. To provide in-depth Chinese educational experiences with a global perspective, the School admits international students into the specialized Master’s and MBA programs. PHBS is accredited for EPAS by EFMD and is in the process of AACSB accreditation.
 
As the most internationalized China-national business school, Peking University HSBC Business School offers 130 English-language, graduate level, business courses per year. Currently we offer three Master degrees in Finance, Management and Economics as well as an MBA Program for international students that are entirely conducted in English. All 50 international and Chinese faculties conduct courses using English and have earned their PhDs from top institutions in the USA and Europe.