Tag: Global Case Study Challenge

Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2025 (Austria)

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2025 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, 13 October – 26 November 2025. Deadline: 1 July 2025. Information session: 9 April 2025.

GCSC Information Session April 9 2025

The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) 2025 is a high-impact Virtual Exchange (VE) program focused on Developing Remote Work Competencies through Global Virtual Teamwork. Now in its 8th edition, the GCSC has engaged over 2,200 students and 70 educators from 40 universities across 25 countries in 485 global virtual teams.

Program Overview
* 6-week Virtual Exchange – Runs from October to end of November 2024
* Future of Work Focus – Develop essential remote work competencies in small global virtual teams (GVTs)
* Competency-Oriented – Enhance intercultural communication, digital collaboration, and sustainability skills
* Real-World Business Cases – Work on real business challenges
* Global Virtual Conference – Students present their findings and educators participate in a conference on November 19, 2025

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Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2024 (Austria)

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2024 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange/COIL, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, 2 October-28 November 2024. Deadline: 1 July 2024.

 

GCSC 2024The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) is an award-winning 8-week teaching and learning program for BA and MA-level students. It’s a high-impact career-oriented virtual exchange focusing on collaborative global virtual teamwork and the development of intercultural, digital communication and sustainability competencies.

2024 is the 7th edition of the multiple award-winning GCSC. To date, 2200 students and 70 educators from 40 universities across 25 different countries have worked together in the GCSC in 485 Global Virtual Teams

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Knappitsch Guest Post: Empowering Remote-Ready Graduates

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Empowering Remote-Ready Graduates: The Transformative Role of Virtual Exchange in Career-Oriented Education. Guest post by Eithne Knappitsch.

The integration of Virtual Exchange (VE) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into career-oriented education represents a significant evolution in preparing students for the modern workforce. These innovative educational models not only bridge geographical and cultural gaps, offering a responsible form of international exchange, but also align closely with the shift towards competency-based learning, equipping students with the necessary skills and competencies for remote work and leadership in virtual teams. Recent studies indicate that Higher Educational Institution (HEI) educators are increasingly aware of the potential of VE in contributing to innovation and skills development.

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Knappitsch Guest Post: The Global Case Study Challenge

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The Global Case Study Challenge: Competencies for the Future of Work in Virtual Environments.
Guest post by Eithne Knappitsch.

The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) began as a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)/Virtual Exchange program, offering students an authentic and immersive intercultural learning opportunity. As the importance of New Work and remote work contexts grew following COVID, it became clear that students and professionals needed to develop more effective competencies to excel virtual and hybrid work environments. Initial iterations of the GCSC revealed that while students possessed strong digital skills, they frequently lacked essential digital collaboration competencies – the attitude, knowledge, and skills to become high performing teams in diverse, interdisciplinary, and international contexts. Recognizing this gap in competencies needed for future New Work environments and those acquired at higher educational institutions, the need for the GCSC to further develop into a transformative, career-oriented global teaching and learning program became obvious. At the same time, the GCSC management team – a virtual female-led team – became inspired by the potential for virtual exchange to contribute to a paradigm shift in higher educational settings as responsible and sustainable forms of education (and internationalization). The GCSC, over the five consequent iterations from 2018 onward evolved into a transformative program, resulting in the development of the GLOW model. This CID guest post explores how the GCSC GLObal Work (GLOW) model addresses these pressing needs and empowers students and educators with the competencies required to excel in virtual and intercultural work settings.

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Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2023 (Austria)

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2023 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange/COIL, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, 2 October-29 November 2023. Deadline: 7 July 2023.

2023 GCSC COIL

The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) is an award-winning 8-week teaching and learning program for BA and MA-level students. It’s a high-impact career-oriented VE focusing on collaborative global virtual teamwork and the development of intercultural, digital communication and sustainability competencies.

Organizers are excited to be moving into the sixth iteration of the GCSC. To date, 1850 students and 60 educators from 36 universities across 22 different countries have worked together in the GCSC on real-life business cases in 415 Global Virtual Teams.

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Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2023 (Austria)

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Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Learning Nuggets, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, April 14, 2023, and April 28, 2023.

APRIL 28, 2023 | 13:00-13:50 CET on Developing Global Leadership Competencies through Virtual Student Exchange
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

The first virtual learning nugget will explore how virtual exchange programs can create sustainable collaboration and promote cultural awareness and understanding. Students gain valuable skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in global virtual teams, creating meaningful learning experiences and fostering long-lasting relationships. Participating in virtual exchange programs not only provides students with valuable skills and experiences but also offers educators opportunities to develop lasting collaborative connections. Educators can foster long-lasting relationships that can benefit their students and enhance their teaching practices.

APRIL 14, 2023 | 13:00-13:50 CET on Global Conscious and Sustainable Collaboration through Virtual Exchange
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

The second virtual learning nugget will focus on how virtual exchange programs can develop global leadership competencies. By participating in virtual exchange programs, students can gain valuable leadership skills and experiences, preparing them for success in a globalized world.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experienced #GCSC team Dr. Barbara Covarrubias Venegas, Dr. Eithne Knappitsch, and Dr. Anna Zinenko, and gain valuable insights into the world of COIL and #virtualexchange. Save your spot for the free virtual learning nuggets today!

Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange (Austria)

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2022 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange/COIL, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria. Deadline: 15 August 2022.

COIL Connect 2

The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) is an award-winning 8-week teaching and learning program for BA and MA-level students. It’s a high-impact career-oriented VE focusing on collaborative global virtual teamwork and the development of intercultural, digital communication and sustainability competencies.

Organizers are excited to be moving into the fifth iteration of the GCSC. To date, 1450 students and 50 educators from 30 universities across 20 different countries have worked together in the GCSC on real-life business cases in 380 Global Virtual Teams.

Feel free to share with interested colleagues across the globe.

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