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Advances in Business Education and Training:
Crossing borders in Education and Work-based Learning
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 1st of February 2010
Submit your Abstract at:
http://www.edineb.org/conference.asp?conferenceID=25
Notification of acceptance abstract: 1st of March 2010
Full paper submission deadline: 28th of May 2010
Conference date:
June 9-11, 2010
Thames Valley University
London, United Kingdom
In the aftermath of the largest economic and financial crisis since the 1930s, higher educational institutes and businesses alike are forced to reconsider their business strategy. The unprecedented changes in the last two years forces each institute to re-think its business strategy in an ever changing global and competitive environment. The interconnectivity of businesses, institutes and countries on a global rather than local or national level forces us to step beyond our own border and redefine education and (work-based) learning.
A first border that needs to be crossed is the border between education and the professional field. There is an increasing need for business programs to provide their graduates with relevant competences and skills needed to succeed in an extremely competitive business environment. The world's business environment is changing at an unprecedented rate. Given the tension between the topics learned at the business schools and the professional field, increasing attention is also being paid toward crossing borders between formal and informal learning. Furthermore, given the inherent global market in which businesses operate, educational institutes and training institutes alike are preparing lifelong learners to become global world citizens, equipped with cultural awareness and interdisciplinary skills. Finally, considering the pace at which online tools like Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube influence our lives, the border between traditional education and online learning is fading rapidly. All these "crossing-border" developments ask for innovative approaches to teach and learn, in a time where financial reserves for innovation are extremely limited.
The 17th EDiNEB conference demonstrates our commitment to further development of Business Education and Training for Business Practice. Join us June 2010 in the exciting and vibrant European city London at Thames Valley University to discuss recent research and best practices in innovating business education, and participate in exciting workshops, and to network with practitioners, educators, trainers, and researchers. Conference sessions are dedicated to examples of best practices in business education and training as well as educational research examining effects of educational change on student learning.
Publication Policy
EDiNEB is known for its emphasis on educational research, its focus on bridging business education with business practice, and its spirit to share experiences and knowledge on innovation. EDiNEB's passion for reflection on practice is visible in its new international peer-reviewed book series "Advances in Business Education and Training" published by the international publisher Springer Science & Business Media. Go to the book series' website for more information about this peer-reviewed publication platform: http://www.springer.com/series/8104. Our conference provides an excellent opportunity to submit papers for peer review and get selected for publication in the edited volumes of Advances in Business Education and Training.