The global integrative module: Reflecting upon the conditions, challenges and learnings derived from implementing an international challenge-based online learning experience

One of the most important challenges business schools are currently facing is the design of learning experiences and environments capable of promoting in their students the acquisition of knowledge and competence development they will need to successfully approach the challenges involved in the context of current global labour markets. The Global Integrative Module (GIM) was designed in line with ESADE Business School's vision to inspire and prepare global-minded individuals so that they become highly-competent and innovative professionals capable of successfully addressing the social challenges of the future. Its implementation has been made a reality as a result of the fruitful collaboration and partnership with NYU Stern (US), SDA Bocconi (Italy) and Sogang University (South Korea). A small scale pilot edition (involving only ESADE students) was implemented in the year 2012-2013 and the first global edition was implemented in the academic year 2013-2014, and the second in the academic year 2014-2015.