INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD OF FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR

The International Advisory Board, composed of renowned mangers of the business schools and institutes, advices the Business School management in strategic decisions, ensuring global relevance, maintaining quality standards, fostering collaborations, and promoting diversity for sustained success.

The International Advisory Board of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Maribor (FEB UM) stands as an autonomous and globally diverse council of experts with executive leadership backgrounds in prominent international higher education institutions and organizations. Functioning as a counseling body, this board offers counsel and assistance to FEB UM management in formulating strategic decisions aimed at fostering greater engagement, innovation, and impact. The Board's composition mirrors the varied landscape of globally active business schools, with members well-versed in the unique strategic challenges faced by a business school dedicated to its mission and global aspirations. Comprising five members, the Board intentionally represents regional diversity and encompasses experiences from comparable and aspiring schools, united in the pursuit of international accreditations.

The Advisory Board emphasis on global business and academic trends regarding specific aspects to consider Global Perspective, Cross-Cultural Understanding, International Collaboration, Benchmarking and Best Practices, Global Networking Opportunities, Curriculum Internationalization and Quality Assurance.

Members with international perspective bring a global perspective to the Advisory Board. They can offer insights into international business trends, cultural nuances, and the evolving landscape of business education on a global scale. The diversity of the Advisory Board members, representing different regions, contributes to a better understanding of cross-cultural issues in business and education. This insight is particularly valuable as business becomes increasingly interconnected across borders.

The Advisory Board facilitates international collaborations and partnerships between their respective institutions and the business school. This might include student exchange programs, joint research initiatives, or collaborative events. The members of the Advisory Board share best practices from their own institutions and organizations, offering benchmarking opportunities for the business school. This can help in adopting effective strategies and staying competitive in the global education landscape.

Leveraging the international network of the Advisory Board members, the business school enhances its global networking opportunities. Advisory Board members contribute to the internationalization of the business school's curriculum. They provide guidance on incorporating global perspectives into course content, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the global business environment.

The presence of international Advisory Board also adds credibility and contributes to quality assurance, which helps the business school maintain high academic standards and relevance in an international context.