Global Engagement
Global engagement is a strategic objective for the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) because it aligns with the institution’s commitment in preparing students for success in a globally interconnected world.
By fostering international collaborations, promoting cultural diversity, and enhancing global reputation, ICMS can provide students with valuable opportunities to develop a global mindset, gain intercultural competencies, and thrive in diverse professional environments.
Global engagement strengthens ICMS’s position as a respected player in the global education landscape, attracting top talent, fostering fruitful collaborations, and contributing to the development of global citizens.
Nurturing Industry Collaborations
Connecting students, faculty, and industry leaders from diverse geographical regions creates an environment that encourages international collaborations and knowledge exchange.
These partnerships enrich the academic experience, provide valuable real-world learning opportunities, and contribute to the cultivation of a globally competitive workforce.
Promoting Cultural Diversity
By recognising and embracing the diversity of cultures, traditions, and viewpoints, global engagement creates an inclusive environment that empowers students to excel in a multicultural society.
This focus on cultural diversity enhances the educational experience and prepares students with the cross-cultural skills needed for success in a globalised world.
Preparing Students for a Globalised World
Through tailored programs and initiatives, Global Engagement is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly interconnected world.
By offering international study opportunities, language immersion programs, and cross-cultural competency training, students are equipped with the skills and insights required to navigate and excel in diverse global settings.
Bolstering Global Reputation and Influence
Through proactive efforts, Global Engagement enhances ICMS’s global reputation and influence.
Consequently, this attracts top talent, fosters productive partnerships, and solidifies ICMS’s position as a respected leader in global education.
Global Engagement Examples
- ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management student Jack Parsons represented ICMS at the 2024 Young Hospitality Summit (YHS) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Jack impressed through a rigorous selection process to be part of around 80 delegates from 26 countries who attended the prestigious Summit held at the EHL, the oldest hotel school in the world. Read what Jack said about the experience.
- ICMS lecturers David Addison and Janene Wardrop traveled to remote Guiyang, China, in 2023 to teach students as part of an exchange between ICMS and Guizhou University of Commerce (GZUC). This engagement, initiated as an idea in 2017 after discussions between ICMS and the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), aligns with ICMS’ strategic objectives of global engagement and civic leadership.
- Professor Perry Hobson, who leads the Academy for Tourism at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) in the Netherlands, visited ICMS in 2024 to share valuable insights on “Creating impactful scholarship through inter-institutional collaborations.” Besides delivering a seminar to ICMS faculty, he also gave guest lectures to ICMS postgraduate event and tourism students during his visit to Australia.