Europe, Middle East, and Africa Annual Conference

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a leading higher education institution in Kuwait, established in 2005. The College of Business Administration (CBA) at AUM is proudly accredited by AACSB and is a model of excellence in innovation, learning and engagement in Business Education. It offers a BS degree in Accounting and a BS degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Marketing, Management Information System and Human Resources Management; in addition to a Master's degree program in Business Administration (MBA).

The Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) scheme is helping to raise the quality of business & management education across the globe.

- Individual educators investing in an Individual CMBE Subscription join a global community of practice, gain a recognised professional designation and a framework for career development.
- Business schools investing in an Institutional CMBE Subscription unlock an opportunity to help streamline their AACSB accreditation journey and demonstrate their commitment to faculty development.

The CMBE community extends to over 30 countries worldwide and is growing rapidly. The scheme is administered by the Chartered Association of Business Schools in the UK.

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a mission-driven association of leading graduate business schools worldwide. Founded in 1953, we are committed to creating solutions for business schools and candidates to better discover, evaluate and connect with each other. In support of our vision, mission and purpose, GMAC provides world-class market intelligence, professional development opportunities, premier admissions assessments and engagement services for the graduate management education industry. GMAC is a global organization with offices in China, India, Singapore, the UK and the US. To learn more about our work, please visit gmac.com. The MBA Tour and BusinessBecause are wholly-owned subsidiaries of GMAC.

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), Kuwait's first private university, leads with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and academic excellence. GUST provides a cutting-edge education, fostering future leaders, and actively contributes to Kuwait's societal and economic progress through transformative and forward-thinking approaches to learning and development.

SGH Warsaw School of Economics is the oldest business and economics university in Poland, renowned for its practice-oriented teaching, excellence in research and wide range of international activities. Established in 1906, SGH offers a dynamic academic environment, fosters innovation and social responsibility. SGH shapes future leaders to face global challenges.

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