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From Being Good to Doing Good. A Conference on Peace Through Commerce University of Notre Dame November 13, 2006. John J. Fernandes President and CEO. Overview. AACSB’s View of Business Education Peace Through Commerce From Being Good to Doing Good Leading Schools Getting Started.
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From Being Good to Doing Good A Conference on Peace Through Commerce University of Notre Dame November 13, 2006 John J. Fernandes President and CEO
Overview • AACSB’s View of Business Education • Peace Through CommerceFrom Being Good to Doing Good • Leading Schools • Getting Started
AACSB’s View Ethics Education in Business Schools (2004) Why Management Education Matters (2005) A World of Good (2006)
Business Schools Well-positioned to encourage peace… • Strong ties to business communities • Drivers of economic development • Commitment to experiential learning • Vision and ability to succeed
Peace Through Commerce At the intersection of… • Ethics • Social responsibility • Social entrepreneurship • Service learning • Globalization • Relevance and application • Investor returns
Peace Through Commerce Potential programs… • Micro credit • Entrepreneurship workshops • International exchanges • Skill development workshops • Executive speakers
Peace Through Commerce Potential Alliance Partners… • Habitat for Humanity • Peace Corps • United Nations • Local or international NGOs
Leading Schools Integral part of the school’s culture
Leading Schools Business as an Agent for World Benefit
Leading Schools Thunderbird for Good
Leading Schools Center for Citizen Peace
Leading Schools Social Entrepreneurship Focus
Getting Started • Seek interested participants • Integrate into school’s culture • Develop alliances with other organizations • Programs can be local and/or international