The iSchools Organisation is happy to announce two new Basic-level members: Xidian University, School of Economics and Management, China and Swinburne University of Technology, School of Law, Business and Entrepreneurship, Australia.
The School of Economics and Management (SEM) of Xidian University was founded in 1980 as the Department of Management Engineering and Information Engineering. It was one of the first management schools (departments) set up in the early period of China’s Reform and Opening-up.
After more than 40 years of development, SEM now has one postdoctoral research station, four first-class disciplines, one doctoral degree authorization point, four first-class master's degree authorization points, five professional master's degree authorization points, 10 undergraduate majors (four national first-class majors, six provincial first-class majors, including one China-US joint education program) and one provincial experimental teaching demonstration center.
There are 136 full-time faculty in the School, of whom 58 are associate professors and 28 full professors. There is one candidate for the New Century Talent Support Program, and 9 provincial talents. More than 30 renowned professionals recruited as adjunct professors. Jian Chai, Chunxiu Qin, Ma Xubu will represent Xidian University in the regional and international Lists and Groups.
The rich culture of the Swinburne University of Technology, School of Law, Business and Entrepreneurship, Australia focuses on innovation, social responsibility, law and technology, and external engagement. The school develops flexible, inclusive, relevant and highly engaged learning experiences to prepare students for a successful career.
Robust connections with industry partners such as Siemens, Bendigo Bank, Leo Cussens Institute and Medibank as well as government and community organizations across teaching and research are very important to the school.
The school provides students and graduates with the skills, knowledge and mindsets to make them flexible and adaptable within the changing and globalized world. Students are part of technology-rich learning and teaching environments that meet the expectations of contemporary learners and equip them with the digital literacy and confidence to respond to opportunities in their field and to operate their own business. Sean Sands, Nicki Wragg and Misita Anwar will represent Swinburne University of Technology in the regional and international Lists and Groups.
The iSchools organization was founded two decades ago with roots dating back to the late 1980s. The iSchools educate thought-leaders of the future, and their researchers focus on enhancing the lives of people, the productivity of companies, the innovation cycles of industries, the design of technologies, the policies that govern technology and information use, information services to communities, and much more. The iSchools Organisation currently consists of more than 130 iSchools worldwide.
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