Jönköping International Business School
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Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is a business school located in Jönköping in south central Sweden. The school has focus areas in entrepreneurship, ownership and renewal.
Internationella Handelshögskolan i Jönköping | |
| Motto | International at heart. Entrepreneurial in mind. Responsible in action. |
|---|---|
| Type | Business school |
| Established | 1994 |
| Affiliation | AACSB, EFMD(EQUIS), EIASM, PRIME |
| Dean | Jerker Moodysson |
Academic staff | 113 |
| Students | 2111 |
| 67 | |
| Location | , , 57°46′42″N 14°09′43″E / 57.7782°N 14.1620°E |
| Website | http://www.ju.se/jibs/en |
JIBS is known for its international education and research environment, with 30% of faculty and 45% of students coming from countries outside of Sweden,[1] 128 partner universities worldwide [2] and has won international acclaim for its leadership in entrepreneurship and family business research.[3] The school has a culture of encouraging student entrepreneurship and several businesses are launched each year.[citation needed]
The school hosts three research centers: the Center for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership and the Media Management and Transformation Center and the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Spatial Economics.
The school is part of Jönköping University Foundation which was established in 1994. JIBS offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business administration, economics, informatics, statistics and commercial law.
JIBS is accredited by EQUIS since March 2015 and by AACSB since December 2015.
Location and campus edit
The Jönköping University Campus, consisting of Jönköping International Business School, School of Engineering, School of Education and Communication, School of Health Sciences, the University Library and University Services, is situated on the western shore of the lake Munksjön and not far from the south shore of the lake Vättern.
Education edit
JIBS offers various undergraduate and graduate programs in English and Swedish. JIBS encourages an entrepreneurial culture among its students who turn new ideas into businesses every year, often located at the Science Park in Jönköping,[4] which works closely with the school. There is a strong emphasis on working with industry. The school has been a pioneer in taking steps towards internationalization, it was one of the first schools in Scandinavia to offer entire programs in English on all levels. It was one of the first schools to admit both Swedish and international students to the programs on equal terms. It is ranked the highest in Sweden for exchange studies, and in some programs 85% of students study a semester abroad.[5]
Undergraduate programs edit
English undergraduate programs currently offered (fall 2016):[6]
- International Economics
- International Management
- Marketing Management
- Sustainable Enterprise Development
Swedish program currently offered (fall 2021):
Graduate programs edit
The following Graduate programs are offered from fall 2021. All graduate programs are in English. Some programs give a 60-credit master's degree after one year, some give a 120-credit master's degree after two years.[7]
- Engineering Management (1 year)
- International Financial Analysis (1 year)
- International Marketing (1 year)
- International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (2 years)
- Global Management (2 years)
- Strategic Entrepreneurship (2 years)
- Applied Economics and Data Analysis (2 years)
- Digital Business (2 years)
Research and doctoral education edit
Since JIBS began offering doctoral education, more than 144 doctoral students have completed their PhD. Research at JIBS is focused around Entrepreneurship, Ownership and Renewal and is partly carried out at the different research centers which the school hosts.[8]
Library edit
The university library is a research library within the fields of entrepreneurship, small business and innovations with the special collection Information Centre for Entrepreurship (ICE). With more than 35,000 volumes in 15 languages, ICE has the largest collection of entrepreneurship research in the world. In 2005 the University Library was awarded Library of the Year in Sweden.[9]
Rankings edit
- Financial Times
In 2023, the Financial Times ranked Jönköping International Business School #64 in their Masters in Management ranking.[10] In 2022, the Financial Times ranked Jönköping International Business School #88 in their European Business School Rankings.[11] A year prior in 2021, JIBS was ranked #95 in the same ranking. [12] In 2022, the Financial Times ranked Jönköping International Business School #84 in their Top 100 Masters in Management ranking with #40 in career progression. [13] A year prior in 2021, JIBS was ranked #92 in the same ranking. [14]
| Year | FT European Business School Ranking | FT Masters in Management Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | not published | 64 |
| 2022 | 88 | 84 |
| 2021 | 95 | 92 |
- Eduniversal
In their 2022 publication, Eduniversal ranks JIBS among Excellent Business Schools (3 palms) with a deans' recommendation rate of 171 ‰.[15]
- Ekonomistudenten.se
In 2011 Ekonomistudenten.se recognized JIBS as the #2 Business and Economics school in Sweden.[16] In 2012, JIBS was again ranked as the #2 Business and Economics school by Ekonomistudenten.se.[17]
- URANK
In 2014, URANK (Sveriges universitetsranking) ranked JIBS as the #3 business school (tied with Lund University) in Sweden.[18]
- Academy of Management
In 2009 the Academy of Management recognized JIBS as #9 (#4 Non U.S) among top 100 business schools in its report on research leadership in entrepreneurial research.
- The Future of Business Schools
In 2010 ‘The Future of Business Schools’ ranked JIBS among ‘Top five academic management schools in Sweden’.
- Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
In 2010 The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Högskolekvalitet), which provides information regarding the quality of study programs offered by Swedish universities, ranks JIBS as #1 in Sweden for international exchange.[3]
Accreditations edit
- EQUIS
In March 2015 JIBS was accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)
- AACSB
JIBS also achieved AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation in December 2015.
Internationalization edit
With the exception of the one-year master's programmes, students of all undergraduate and master programmes have the possibility to study abroad for at least one semester. JIBS has around 128 partner universities in around 45 countries all over the world and has been actively involved in Linnaeus Palme, Erasmus + and MFS - Minor Field Studies[20]
According to the Sweden Higher Education Authority, an institution that provides information in regards to the quality of the different study programs offered by Swedish universities, JIBS is home to the top five study programs in international exchange in Sweden.[5] Out of the economics students 60% pursue a semester abroad and the current student body comprises students from 32 countries and one third of the faculty is drawn from outside Scandinavia.
In 2020, out of the 1765 program students, 945 came from EU and non-EU countries outside of Sweden. JIBS had 107 incoming exchange students and 133 outgoing exchange students.[21]
Student societies edit
The notable societies run by students at JIBS include:
JIBS Student Association (JSA) edit
At Jönköping University each of the four schools have their own student association which organizes activities related to the schools' main profiles. JIBS Student Association (JSA) is Jönköping International Business School's student association. The President of JSA is represented on JIBS’ board.[22]
International Association (IA) edit
The International Association of the Student Union works with internationalization and integration. It organizes social activities.
Swedish Society for Debate and Diplomacy (SSDD) edit
The Swedish Society for Debate and Diplomacy is the preeminent forum for student debating, research, dialectics and diplomacy in Sweden and the only society of its kind in the country.[citation needed] The debate society has participated in several international debates, conferences and research trips.
Society for International Affairs Jönköping (SIAJ) edit
Society of international Affairs (SIAJ) is a politically and religiously independent association aimed at spreading knowledge, increasing awareness and initiating debate about international affairs. Activities include: guest lectures, seminars and debates, field trips, movie club, discussion groups and study circles.
JIBS-United edit
JIBS-United is the student run magazine at JIBS, and is published by JSA.
Nordnet Trading Room edit
Nordnet Trading Room was established in collaboration with and funded Nordnet Bank AB. It has state of the art free trading software and computers, with subscriptions to financial periodicals and television news available in the room.
Deans edit
Deans since foundation in 1994.[23]
| Name | Deanship |
|---|---|
| Agne Boeryd | 1994-1996 |
| Leif Lindmark | 1996-2000 |
| Leif Melin | 2000-2001 |
| Rolf A. Lundin | 2001-2007 |
| Niclas Adler | 2007-2010 |
| Agneta Bladh | 2011-2011 |
| Johan Roos | 2012-2015 |
| Jerker Moodysson | 2016- |
Partner universities (excerpt) edit
- Queensland University of Technology
- University of Southern Denmark
- Vienna University of Economics and Business
- HEC Montréal
- City University of Hong Kong
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Aalto University School of Economics
- Hanken School of Economics
- EDHEC Business School
- EM Lyon
- KEDGE Business School
- Handelshochschule Leipzig (HHL)
- Universität Mannheim
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- Bocconi University
- Universiteit Maastricht
- Universiteit van Tilburg
- VU University Amsterdam
- University of Waikato
- BI Norwegian Business School
- Singapore Management University
- University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
- University of Stellenbosch
- Yonsei University
- University of St. Gallen
- Babson College
- Baylor University
- Universiteit Amsterdam
- Texas A&M University
- University of California, Davis
- University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee[24]
Notable alumni and faculty edit
- Stefan Larsson (businessman) - Former CEO Ralph Lauren Corporation
- Jonas Deichmann – German adventurer, extreme athlete, and holder of multiple world records in cycling and endurance.[25]
References edit
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- ^ Partner Universities – Education – Jönköping International Business School 2010-11-23 at the Wayback Machine. Hj.se (2010-11-24). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ a b Rankings & Accreditations – About us – Jönköping International Business School. https://ju.se/en/about-us/jonkoping-international-business-school/study-at-jibs/accredited-education.html Hj.se (2011-05-02). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ "Science Park". English. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ^ a b JIBS ranks highest in Sweden in international exchange – About us – Jönköping International Business School 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine. Hj.se. Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ Bachelor programmes in English – Education – Jönköping International Business School. Hj.se (2011-05-02). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ Master – Education – Jönköping International Business School 2015-07-03 at the Wayback Machine. Hj.se (2011-01-06). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ Centers and Institutes – Research – Jönköping International Business School 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. Hj.se (2011-05-25). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ University Library. Hj.se. Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2023. https://rankings.ft.com (2023-09-11). Retrieved on 2023-09-11.
- ^ Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022. https://rankings.ft.com (2023-02-06). Retrieved on 2023-02-06.
- ^ Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2021. https://rankings.ft.com (2023-02-06). Retrieved on 2023-02-06.
- ^ Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022. https://rankings.ft.com (2023-02-06). Retrieved on 2023-02-06.
- ^ Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022. https://rankings.ft.com (2023-02-06). Retrieved on 2023-02-06.
- ^ Business school and university ranking worldwide. Eduniversal.com (2011-04-21). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ Rankning av ekonomiskolor 2011 2012-02-04 at the Wayback Machine. Ekonomistudenten.se. Retrieved on 2012-01-04.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2012-03-30. Retrieved 2012-03-02.. Ekonomistudenten.se. Retrieved on 2012-03-02.
- ^ Rankning av ekonomiskolor 2014 Archived 2013-06-28 at archive.today. urank.se. Retrieved on 2016-01-06.
- ^ . Jönköping University. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25.
- ^ Internationalisation – Education – Jönköping International Business School 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. Hj.se (2011-05-31). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ JU Study Administration Department, April 2021
- ^ Management and Board – About us – Jönköping International Business School 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine. Hj.se (2011-05-03). Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
- ^ The JIBS Story – Jönköping International Business School. ju.se/en (2016-02-11). Retrieved on 2016-02-11.
- ^ Partner Universities – Jönköping International Business School. ju.se/en (2015-12-02). Retrieved on 2016-01-06.
- ^ https://jualumni.se/news/371308/JIBS-Alumnus-Jonas-Deichmann-sets-2-new-Guinness-World-Records.htm
External links edit
- Jönköping International Business School