IUGB Welcomes Delegation of Top US and European Institutions for Exclusive Partnership Talks
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) had the
honor of extending a warm welcome to a distinguished delegation of institutions from the United
States and Europe on its campus in Grand-Bassam. This significant event saw senior representatives from these institutions engaging in two essential meetings with the IUGB
community, fostering the prospects of valuable academic collaborations.
The event started with a meeting between the IUGB administration, led by the Provost and Vice
President for Academic, Prof. Dr. DeBrenna Agbényiga, and the visiting institutions. Held in the
meeting room, this session provided a platform for both IUGB and visiting institutions to make
presentations and discuss potential partnership opportunities. It laid the foundation for future
discussions and collaborations, emphasizing the commitment to academic excellence.
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The second meeting took place in the auditorium and was attended by a multitude of enthusiastic
students, filling the venue to capacity. Visiting institutions discussed opportunities for IUGB
students to pursue graduate studies at their prestigious institutions. The presentation was followed
by a Q & A session, where students had the chance to gain insights and have their questions
addressed.
Additionally, each institution had a dedicated booth, allowing one-on-one discussions
between students and representatives.
The visiting institutions that participated in this exciting event include:
- Bocconi University (ranked #3 in Europe for Business Management, QS World
University Rankings). - Gies College of Business – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (70+ countries
represented among students). - George Washington University School of Business (ranked #1 International Business in
US, Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2021). - Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) – Owner of the GMAT test.
- Imperial College Business School (ranked #3 in Europe World University Rankings,
Times Higher Education). - Robert H. Smith School of Business (ranked #5 Master of Finance in the US, Financial
Times). - SEED Global Education – The driving force behind this initiative.
SEED Global Education played a pivotal role in initiating and orchestrating this significant event,
and IUGB extends its gratitude for their instrumental contribution. The Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs, as well as Dr. N’DA Koffi, the Dean of BSS, are also recognized
for their crucial roles in organizing this visit. We also wish to express our sincere thanks to the
IUGB faculty and the numerous students who attended the event, the IUGB administration, and
the dedicated staff for their invaluable presence and support. Furthermore, the participating
institutions are commended for their enthusiastic engagement and commitment to global
education, and for their interest in partnering with IUGB.
We look forward to a future with exciting and boundless opportunities for our students as we
continue to foster global academic collaborations
