Global collaboration

With the University of Bern, an established university was chosen as a partner of SIBE. It is represented in international rankings and provides access to higher education to people with work experience via a ‘passerelle’. The University of Bern ranks 151st in the Shanghai ranking of the world’s top 500 universities, and 57th among the European top 100 universities (cf. www.sbf.admin.ch; as of 4.7.2011).

It was founded in 1934 and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2009. The University of Bern, whose roots go back to the 16th century, is one of the ten Swiss universities. The so-called full university has 8 faculties and 160 institutes; with 14,300 students, it is one of the medium-sized Swiss universities. This institution of higher education is characterized by an attractive social, economic and political environment connected to the university, and it also participates in numerous European and global research projects.

One of the 160 institutes of the University of Bern is the Institute for Marketing and Corporate Management (IMU). The IMU offers a range of courses to meet the highest demands and is distinguished by international excellence in selected areas. The institute’s scientific approach fits in well with the SIBE, as the IMU also considers a high proportion of practical experience to be very important. In the lectures, tried-and-tested approaches from various industries are presented and the implementation of marketing concepts and strategies is discussed (e.g. in the context of practical lectures).

The partner university UCB – Universidade Católica de Brasília (Catholic University of Brasilia) is located in Brazil’s capital Brasilia. As early as 1972, the foundation stones for today’s university were laid and the first faculties were established. In 1994, they were recognized as a university by the Brazilian Ministry of Economy and Sports. Especially due to the urban development in the new Brazilian capital, new opportunities were seen in this university.

Today, the Universidade Católica de Brasília, with its long experience, is one of the largest and most prestigious private universities in Brazil. It is maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese in Brasilia. It currently employs over 850 faculty members and provides study space for more than 19,000 students.

The mission of the Universidade Católica de Brasília is to act collaboratively and effectively for the development of individuals and society, supported by the establishment of a community of knowledge, quality, and Christian ethical values.

The IEL, Instituto Euvaldo Lodi is affiliated to the CNI and together with SENAI and SESI (Serviço Social da Indústria), the social service for industry forms the so-called industrial system. This network is intended to generate nationwide synergy effects in the industry in the areas of vocational training, entrepreneurial training, social responsibility, technological innovation, and internationality.

IEL was founded in 1969 by the entrepreneur and politician of the same name, Euvaldo Lodi, with the intention of strengthening and consolidating the relationship between entrepreneurs and universities. Euvaldo Lodi himself was an entrepreneur and politician and later also the first president of the CNI in Brazil. The innovative approach proposed at the time was based on interaction between universities and industry with the intention of promoting economic development adapted to the challenges of the modern world.

Today, IEL mainly specializes in professional further education in companies and is represented in all 27 states of Brazil. In total, there are 103 independent service offices nationwide, which also serve as what are known as antennas, allowing IEL to satisfy the needs of companies in the various regions. To achieve its goals, IEL promotes interaction between companies and institutions that generate knowledge and new technologies. In its work, IEL takes regional specificities into account and offers its member companies further in-service education, consulting, and strategic information.

IEL has cooperated with SIBE since the start of 2012 and places its focus on executive education.

The Universidade Católica de Santos (UniSantos) is located in the important Brazilian port city of Santos, directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The University was founded in 1951 with the aim of providing quality higher education with close links to the Catholic Church. Research and teaching focus on the areas of Environment, Logistics, and Energy.

The UniSantos campus is divided into three locations in Santos and one location in São Sebastião. Santos itself is located in the metropolitan region of Baixada Santista in the state of São Paulo. The port of Santos is the largest port in Latin America in terms of goods handled. Many international companies, such as ThyssenKrupp, Hapag-Lloyd, and Petrobras, have branches in the greater São Paulo area, to which Santos also belongs.

With the IPECI (Instituto de Pesquisas Científicas e Tecnológicas ), UniSantos has a renowned research institute with over 20 years of experience and expertise and over 100 laboratories. The IPECI conducts research in fields such as biotechnology, environmental technology, logistics, and energy technologies.

With almost 7,000 students in 34 undergraduate programs, 40 MBA programs, and 4 Master’s programs, UniSantos also has a very broad teaching structure.

UniSantos has renowned management programs, for example in the area of port management, environmental management, or management in the energy sector. It also has access to a network of over 560 partners in the public and private sectors (e.g. Petrobras).

Post University was founded in 1890. Aside from Internet-based programs, Post University maintains a Campus in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA where it offers on-ground studies and courses alongside the full spectrum of U.S. American College and University life.

Student-athletes, e.g., can choose from among 18 competitive NCAA Division II sports, and intercollegiate equestrian teams.

Post University and The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business are accredited through the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Post University’s Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, named for former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige, focuses on the qualities that helped Baldrige achieve success, first in the business world and then in the White House: Innovation, Quality, Integrity, and Leadership.

Representing the Baldrige principles in every program, course, and professor, The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business gives students the foresight to anticipate the world’s needs and the tools to put that foresight into action. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business teaches ethics and experience, demonstrating what it takes to succeed in business with integrity and how to adapt confidently to tomorrow’s world.

• All degree programs in The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Here you will find information regarding Post University’s rankings and awards.
• The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business is a cooperation partner of SIBE in the dual degree program M.A./MBA (USA).

SAMVIT School of Executive Education is the Indian associate for Steinbeis University. SAMVIT started its journey in a very niche & specialized stream of education programs pertaining to the Construction Industry through the launch of its flagship Institution Samvit School of Infrastructure Business. It offers two years full-time program, Undergraduate Degree Program, and Part-time programs for creating talent for the construction Industry. In 2012, SAMVIT established itself strongly in the Executive Education domain through the launch of industry-relevant and industry-recommended short-term, part-time, and management development programs. SAMVIT has been conceptualized and established by Dr. Arun Mudbidri, Former Director of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM). He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, a law degree, a master’s degree in human resources, and has a rich experience of 33 years in academia. SAMVIT’ s academic programs are designed in full consultation with industry experts so that the students are taught not only theory but also relevant applied knowledge.

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is an academic educational institution with four campus locations in Beijing and five educational centers outside the capital. UCAS has implemented a two-tiered education system, with courses taking place on the Beijing campus and research activities being conducted primarily in the various CAS (Chinese Academy of Science) institutes. Currently, there are more than 40,000 students, 50% of whom are doctoral students.

UCAS not only focuses on cultivating students‘ solid knowledge and research skills, but also promotes a scientific spirit of specific and innovative personalities through a realistic and pragmatic approach to science. In this way, the aim is to develop the students‘ sense of responsibility.

Edinburgh Business School is the graduate school of Business at Heriot-Watt University. The Business School has built its reputation on a strong record of achievement by students, alumni, and faculty of Heriot-Watt University. All study programs at EBS are run by an international faculty whose members are recognized, leading academics in their respective fields. The key to EBS’ success lies in the unique, flexible approach developed by the Business School’s founder, Professor Keith Lumsden. Heriot-Watt University quickly established a reputation for first-class teaching and cutting-edge research as the world’s first technical university and one of the first universities in the UK. To date, this reputation among the world’s most progressive companies, organizations, and government agencies has already attracted students from more than 165 countries. For almost 200 years, Heriot-Watt University has been one of the leading learning institutions in the UK. Founded as a college for engineers, Heriot-Watt University bears the names of two greats of Scottish business and engineering: George Heriot, financier to King James VI; and James Watt, pioneer of steam power and one of the leading figures in the industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. From the leafy outskirts of the Scottish capital to cutting-edge locations in Dubai and Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University’s programs are at the forefront of fields such as energy, environment, and climate change, risk and modeling, infrastructure, and transport. The Scottish university is therefore in the top 4% of all universities worldwide.

AlterBridge International Teaching University of Management and Communication is a new alternative area in Georgia’s educational industry. The name of the institution is derived from the Teaching institution’s goal and long-term vision, and it implies a bridge from education to employment and personal growth.

In the transformative and diverse environment of Alterbridge, any student can discover an “alternative self”. Our students will acquire practical experience from skilled and motivated lecturers in addition to academic knowledge.