Business Schools and
Engineering Schools:
Collaboration and Boundaries
The 6th International Business School
Shanghai Conference (2016)
Presented by
Professor Gregory Whitwell
Dean, University of Sydney Business School
The University of Sydney
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Collaboration and Boundaries: An Australian Perspective
Programs: Undergraduate
– Popularity of double degrees in Australia (e.g. BCom/BEng)
Programs: Executive Education
– USyd: Executive Leadership in Major Programs
Institutional significance
– B-schools and engineering schools as drivers of international student
demand in Australia
Joint research
– USyd example: Joint Energy Research Networks Research Alliance
Governance
– USyd example: Divisional Boards
Mindsets: engineers cf business
The University of Sydney
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