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In response to claims for a more relevant business education, we propose a model based on experiential learning, ethics and social responsibility, and evidence-based management. We contrast this model with current undergraduate management education in Colombia, discuss implications and suggest future research venues.
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Borrero, S., Crespo, F., Cortes, C., Ramírez, O.L. (2015). A New Business School Model: Relevance of Management Education in Colombia. In: Dato-on, M. (eds) The Sustainable Global Marketplace. Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10873-5_114
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