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Competitiveness of Ukrainian Business Education: A Critical View. Alexander Mertens International Institute of Business Alexander.Mertens@iib.com.ua www.iib.com.ua. Are Ukrainian business schools can successfully compete ?. There are number of good quality business education programs
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Competitiveness of Ukrainian Business Education: A Critical View AlexanderMertens International Institute of Business Alexander.Mertens@iib.com.ua www.iib.com.ua
Are Ukrainian business schools can successfully compete ? • There are number of good quality business education programs • There is growing recognition by Ukrainian business • There is success in executive development programs • There are many successful international projects • Schools start to receive serious international accreditation
Example:MBA in Ukraine or abroad ? • MBA in Ukraine has its advantages • Knowledge of local conditions • Common language with local business • Networking • Possibility to study not leaving job • Attention to student • Financial arguments
Problems • Gap between government accreditation requirements and international standards • “Mainstream” educational institutions are still far from requirements of business • International recognition of Ukrainian schools is still very low • Research activity is far behind international standards • The role of business school in business and society is not enough
A strategy for the school in the international competitive environment:Example of International Institute of Business • Founded in 1993 • IIB mission is Value Creation for individuals, companies and society through • relevant and experiential executive education, • applied research and innovations in business management, • tailoring world best management experience into Ukrainian practices, • proactive and client-oriented delivery • The first and only Ukrainian School accredited by Association of MBAs • The only school offering double-degree program with North-American University • The only provider of leading international professional qualifications such as CIM, CIMA, CIPR • Leader in many fields of executive development
Creating Value • Enhancing value of human capital • Increasing value of Ukrainian companies • Promoting efficiency and augmenting growth of Ukrainian economy
Increasing value of Ukrainian companies and promoting growth of Ukrainian economy Executive and Organizational Development International Professional Qualifications MBA Ensuring career development and spreading world-class professional standards Developing efficient management systems in growing companies
IIB MBA Programs: Educating Professional Managers Target Audience Primary Focus Executive MBA Top-managers and managing owners Business Development Canadian Business Management program Ukrainian Program of Business Administration International MBA (Canadian MBA degree) Career development Middle-level managers Competitive Environment Ukrainian Focus International Focus
OPEN PROGRAMS Executive Development Programs: Increasing Value of Companies and Ensuring Management Development Main Competitive Advantages Integrated post-MBA programs; Problem-Oriented Programs Integrated and Management Development Products Management Skills Development Trainings Unique Synergies and Style of Delivery Product Category Best Professionals and Solid International Background Research-based seminars delivering new knowledge; Conferences Subject-Oriented Products Mastering professional competences Goal Updating Knowledge and Skills Being on the Edge
IN-COMPANY PROGRAMS Main Competitive Advantages Product Category Integrated and Management Development Products Unique Synergies and Style of Delivery In-Company Mini-MBA Organizational Development Programs Best Professionals and Solid International Background Problem-Oriented Program in Particular Functional Area Subject-Oriented Products Replication of Master-Classes into Tailored Format Primary Goal Building a Team Solving a Problem
Competitiveness of Ukrainian Business Education: A Critical View AlexanderMertens International Institute of Business Kyiv, Ukraine Alexander.Mertens@iib.com.ua www.iib.com.ua