Hosted by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) since its creation in 1993, the Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development (IIBD) is an international consortium comprised of 18 member universities in Australia, Canada, Sweden, Thailand, the Netherlands, the Philippines, the UK, the US & China. IIBD’s mission is to facilitate the growth and development of international business education activities through the cooperation and joint ventures with its global network. Pursuant to these objectives, IIBD developed various programmes, activities and exchanges between academic institutions and enterprises. IIBD organises study tour programmes, faculty and student exchange programmes, seminars, international academic conferences and executive development programmes that enable students from HKBU, Mainland China and other countries to broaden their perspectives through exchange of ideas and experiences. IIBD is affiliated with Hong Kong Baptist University and its affairs are directed by a Board of Governors representing the member institutions. Its inaugural conference was held in November 1995.
IIBD is international in its operation and activities. In order to maximise its effectiveness on a global scale, IIBD has invited tertiary institutions world-wide to join as members and to partake in policy and other decision-making activities. Current members universities are as follows:
Country | Name of University |
|---|---|
Australia | Swinburne University of Technology |
University of Western Sydney | |
Canada | Simon Fraser University |
China | Hong Kong Baptist University |
Shanghai Jiao Tong University | |
Tsinghua University | |
Sun Yat-Sen University | |
Sweden | Lund University |
Stockholm University | |
Thailand | Assumption University |
The Netherlands | Universiteit van Amsterdam |
The Philippines | Ateneo de Manila University |
UK | University of Leeds |
University of Strathclyde | |
USA | Baylor University |
Mercer University | |
Ohio University | |
Pace University |
IIBD arranges customised study tours for overseas universities. These tailored programmes include lectures on a range of topics pertaining to business and economics, as well as seminars on doing business in Hong Kong and mainland China. To arrange a study tour, please contact IIBD’s office via email at busd-global@hkbu.edu.hk.
IIBD runs annual International Case Competitions where students from universities worldwide compete on solving a specific business problem. Students are required to formulate actionable recommendations while dealing with constraints such as tight deadlines and incomplete information.
Reflecting the global nature of the competition, the IIBD saw, over the years, entries from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Russia, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Georgia, Macau, Hong Kong and Mainland China fiercely competing not only for the cash awards and trophies, but also for the simple pride of winning for their alma mater.