Ranked #1 in the world by Financial Times, the CEIBS Global EMBA programme invites you to attend our latest Immersive Experience, hosted at our Shanghai campus. Learn about international entrepreneurship, try an in-class interactive experience, meet our alumni, and discover how the programme can impact your career.

About the Event

This half-day event offers a unique and immersive experience of the CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) classroom. The day begins with an insightful introduction to the GEMBA programme, delivered by one of our experienced Admissions Managers, providing a comprehensive overview of its transformative potential. Following this, a panel discussion with distinguished alumni will bring the programme to life as they share personal stories and reflections on their own GEMBA journeys, highlighting the lasting impact it has had on their careers and leadership capabilities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with alumni during an informal lunch, allowing for meaningful one-on-one conversations to address any questions and gain deeper insights into the GEMBA experience.

In the final session of the afternoon, we are thrilled to present an interactive lecture on International Entrepreneurship by CEIBS Associate Professor of Strategy Shameen Prashantham. Entrepreneurship entails the pursuit of opportunities and is an arduous but potentially rewarding journey. When entrepreneurial ventures pursue cross-border opportunities — that is, when they pursue international entrepreneurship — then the challenge is potentially even greater. This is for two reasons: a new venture typically lacks the legitimacy of a more established company, and also has to deal with the novel business environment of international markets. This dual challenge is magnified in a turbulent world marked by geopolitical tensions. As such, international entrepreneurship is not easy; that said, through adept learning and corporate partnering, new ventures can increase their odds of success. This will be highlighted through key concepts and examples. Overall, an important takeaway from this session is the importance of adopting the right mindsets: entrepreneurial, collaborative and global.

This event is an opportunity to:

• Experience a CEIBS Global EMBA lecture and learn about International Entrepreneurship.
• Understand what the CEIBS Global EMBA is all about.
• Meet CEIBS faculty members and prominent alumni.
• Familiarise yourself with the programme.
• Network with other likeminded, ambitious professionals.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 11:00-15:15
Venue: CEIBS Shanghai Campus & Online
Language: English
Cost: Free
Notes:

• This event is open to potential applicants to the CEIBS Global EMBA programme.
• Space is limited; sign up to this event is not confirmed until you receive an email with confirmation from our team. Entrance to the event will require this confirmation.
• For more information, please contact Mr. Alexis K. Georgiou at galexis@ceibs.edu

Agenda

10:15-11:00            Registration
11:00-11:20            Admissions Introduction by Alexis K. Georgiou, Admissions Manager
11:20-12:00            Alumni Panel Discussion and Q&A
60 Minutes Lunch Break with alumni
13:15-14:45            Interactive Lecture: International Entrepreneurship by Shameen Prashantham, Professor of International Business and Strategy, CEIBS
14:45-15:15            Q&A
15:15 Onwards       Networking

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to professionals with a minimum of eight years’ working experience, including five years in managerial positions. It is designed for those who are considering applying to the Global EMBA, and those who want to explore their potential fit with the programme.

The second round of enrollment for the next CEIBS Global EMBA class is currently underway. CEIBS admission staff will be present at the event to meet with interested candidates.

About our Speaker

Shameen Prashantham
Professor of International Business and Strategy, CEIBS

Dr. Shameen Prashantham is a Professor of International Business and Strategy at CEIBS. Prior to joining CEIBS, he taught at Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) China and the University of Glasgow. He pursued doctoral and post-doctoral research at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland. He served as Associate Dean and MBA Director at CEIBS from 2020 to 2024.

Prof. Prashantham is best known for his work on partnering between large corporations and startups – which he refers to as “dancing with gorillas.” This focus evolved from his extensive research on new venture internationalization. He is also interested in strategy-as-practice and is currently focused on partnerships that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

His latest book, Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups, offers managers in large corporations a proven guide to partnering and collaborating with startups to improve innovation by delivering the “where,” “why,” and “how” of corporation-startup partnerships. His academic research has also been published in journals such as Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies and Organisation Studies.

About our Panelists

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