This module equips participants with the knowledge and tools to design impactful and inclusive International Business (IB) courses. Through a combination of theory and practical application, participants will explore major educational philosophies—behaviorist, constructivist, experiential, and cognitive—and their influence on IB education design. The course examines the internal and external forces shaping curriculum development, including accreditation standards (AACSB, EFMD), global frameworks (PRME), and institutional priorities.

Key topics include integrating DEI principles, using digital and emerging technologies (AI, blockchain), selecting effective teaching and assessment methods, and designing accessible and inclusive content. Participants will also engage with expert educators and apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to define learning objectives and materials. By the end of the module, participants will develop a personal approach to IB teaching and learning, ready to innovate within their own educational contexts.

Assistant Professor Ausrine Silenskyte

Aušrinė Šilenskytė is a Program Manager (Bachelor’s in International Business) and an Ambassador for Internationalization at the School of Management, University of Vaasa, Finland. She also serves as a Founding Governing Board member at the AIB-CIBER Doctoral Academy and previously served as a Chair and Vice Chair (Communications) at the Academy of International Business Teaching and Education Shared Interest Group. Šilenskytė holds a PhD in the area of international management, is an alumnus of the prestigious Nord-IB program, and her research centers around strategy implementation, blockchain adoption in international business management, and innovations in business education, particularly related to social sustainability. Aušrinė teaches various topics related to international management to undergraduates, master’s degree learners, executives, as well as professionals in continuous education. Aušrinė has received several international awards for her research and as an educator. As a mentor and in various train-the-trainer seminars, Aušrine has supported faculty members in adopting digital innovations and ensuring inclusivity in their teaching practices. Before joining academia, Aušrinė worked in managerial positions in Lithuania and Egypt. Throughout her academic career, she has consulted international firms and led international industry-academia collaboration projects, such as DEI4SME.