Graduate School of Business

Workshop on Guidance for CREST Grant
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
We are excited to invite you to an industrial grant-sharing session tailored just for us in GSB.
Speaker: Mr. Fouzun Naseer Bin Mohd Yusoff, Head of Research Management, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST).
By the end of the session, interested staff will be able to submit their proposal to CREST for review to prepare the actual submission.
Mark your calendars and join online.

Innovation to Commercialization
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:30
We are excited to invite you to a sharing session by Centre for Innovation and. Consultation (CIC) tailored just for us in GSB.
Speaker: Professor IR Dr Srimala Sreekantan, Director of CIC
Let’s learn and grow together!
See you there!

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO DEVELOPING YOUR NEXT RESEARCH MODEL WITH AI TOOLS
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Global Strategy and Organizational Behaviour Cluster would like to extend a cordial invitation to join us for an engaging workshop. We anticipate that this workshop will serve as a catalyst for exploring innovative avenues in the development of future research models. See you there.

Meeting Link: https://usm-cmr.webex.com/usm-cmr/j.php?MTID=m32ed5e89f4ac3a7497c58e791bc9b294

Projek Hujau GSB 2024
2024-06-07 08:30 - 13:00
This activity aims to successfully consolidate sustainability practices to achieve the Sustainable Development Program and Green Office. The activity is integrating and finding the best approach to achieve the mission of sustainable development within the USM campus. Realizing that the activity of growing vegetables through fertigation is an activity that can significantly impact the success of the University’s aspiration, GSB aims for all academic and administrative staff to participate in this activity. GSB hopes that the involvement of all GSB staff will contribute to making this activity a success can be achieved as planned, and we will all benefit from it.
I would like to take this opportunity and space to call on all of you to participate and be realized in the form of contributing ideas/opinions, energy or money in an effort to help GSB succeed in this activity. In addition, it is aligned for GSB to take inspiration from USM’s success in receiving the Highest Award in the Higher Education Category for the Planting One Million Trees in a Day Program in Penang by making the vegetable planting project at GSB a success.

OPTIMIZING PRODUCTIVITY WITH AI: STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENT WORK
2024-06-20 09:00 - 17:00

WORKSHOP ON 'SECURING LARGE GRANT AWARDS: HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS'
2024-06-21 09:00 - 17:00

ISCME 2024 conference
2024-06-23 09:00 - 2024-06-27 17:00
The Graduate School of Business (GSB) is collaborating with the Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, and the Global Academic Forum on Technology Innovation & Management (GAFTIM) in Dubai to jointly organize the International Scientific Conference on Management & Engineering, which will be held from June 23 to 27, 2024, at the “Learning and Sports Rehabilitation Facility” “Lazur” in Sozopol, Bulgaria.
All submitted full papers will undergo a blind review process. Each submitted article will be reviewed by at least three peer reviewers. Upon acceptance, at least one author must register and present the paper, either physically or virtually. Selected papers will be published through Springer and will be SCOPUS indexed, based on quality, suitability, and recommendations from the conference committee, following anonymous and independent peer review.
Attached is the flyer for the ISCME 2024 conference. Below are more details about the conference.
Conference website: https://iscme.tu-iiim.org/index.php/enghome
Papers need to be submitted at: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/User/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FISCME2024

WORKSHOP ON 'STRATEGICALLY PLAN YOUR PUBLICATION FOR A GREATER IMPACT'
2024-06-25 09:00 - 17:00

Guidance for the Application of PPRN Grant by Academic Staff
2024-07-05 10:00 - 12:00

A talk on PhD supervisor role
2024-07-10 14:30 - 15:30

Workshop on "what does it mean by research & publication impact?"
2024-08-07 14:30 - 16:30

Research workshop on crafting business and management proposals for MYGRANT: Insights from the selection panel
2024-08-15 09:30 - 16:00

Workshop on sustainable futures: A transdisciplinary research
2024-08-26 09:00 - 16:00

The 4th International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation (ICBSI2024)
2024-10-03 09:00 - 2024-10-04 17:00
Welcome to The 4th International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation (ICBSI2024)
Smart Sustainability: Navigating the Future with Innovation and Resilience

In the contemporary digital era, the pursuit of sustainability has never been more critical. The concept of Smart Sustainability is rooted in the recognition that the world faces significant environmental challenges, including climate change, resource depletion, and pollution. These challenges require a comprehensive and integrated approach that leverages the latest technological advancements to promote sustainable practices and mitigate the negative impacts of human activity on the environment.
We cordially extend an invitation to a diverse community of thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, and innovators to convene and explore the areas where smart technologies and sustainable practices can converge. Our ultimate objective is to create a more sustainable future, and we firmly believe that by exchanging ideas, promoting partnerships, and generating innovative solutions, we can achieve this goal. The Graduate School of Business at Universiti Sains Malaysia is pleased to invite you to participate in The 4th International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation, scheduled to be held from October 3rd to 4th, 2024 at Olive Tree Hotel, Penang. The conference will provide a forum for this exchange, and we welcome all who are interested in transcending geographical and disciplinary boundaries to join us.
The conference’s main theme is “Smart Sustainability: Navigating the Future with Innovation and Resilience”. We welcome papers on any subject related to smart technology, business sustainability, business innovation, and academic approaches to business sustainability. All accepted papers will be published in MyCite indexed journals. Selected papers will be considered for publication in Scopus/ERA indexed journals.

1ST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOLARS SYMPOSIUM 2024 (IBSS 2024)
2024-10-26 09:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00
Dear GSB Students,
Welcome to the 1st International Business Scholars Symposium (IBSS) 2024, themed Building and Sustaining Organisational Resilience: Sustainable Value Creation and Steward Leadership into the Future, taking place on 26 & 27 October 2024 at Auditorium 1, Kompleks Eureka, USM. The IBSS is organised by GSB in collaboration with the Business School from Binus University.
In conjunction with the IBSS, there is a call for papers to be presented at the symposium and published in MyCite journals*. Paper submission is exclusively open to GSB students and is free of charge. All selected papers must be presented in person at the IBSS and will then be revised for potential publication in a MyCite journal*. As the number of selected papers is limited, submissions will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with the quality of the paper also being taken into consideration.
Important Dates:

Deadline for full paper submission: 14 October 2024
Notification of selected papers for presentation at IBSS: 17 October 2024
Symposium presentation: 26 & 27 October 2024
Deadline for revised paper submission: 15 November 2024*

*Only papers revised according to the reviewers’ comments will be published in MyCite journals.
Please refer to the author guidelines for full paper submission:

Authors can submit conceptual or empirical research papers under GSB’s broad clusters: Sustainability Accounting and Governance, Financial Economics, Global Strategy and Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Innovation and Operations Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Research papers should follow the IBSS template format attached for your reference.
Research papers will undergo plagiarism checks (no more than 20%) and a rigorous review before acceptance. Therefore, please ensure you submit original work.

Download the template for the paper below:
Submit your paper via the link below:
https://forms.gle/iHpbFXeQkeAcEQjTA
DOWNLOAD JOURNAL TEMPLATE HERE
DOWNLOAD e-PROGRAM BOOK IBSS 2024

Public Lecture on Business Sustainability
2024-12-30 09:30 - 10:00

Workshop on Basic and Intermediate EVIEW
2024-12-31 14:00 - 16:30

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE FOR TECHNOLOGY
2025-04-16 09:00 - 2025-04-18 17:00
📢 Join BiTi ‘25 – The Premier Conference on Business Intelligence & Technology Innovation! 📢
🚀 Collaborating for Innovation!
BiTi ‘25 is proudly organized by Global Academic Forum on Technology Innovation & Management (GAFTIM), Skyline University College (SUC), and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), with IEEE technical sponsorship.
📅 Conference Details:
📍 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
🗓 Date: April 16-18, 2025
🌍 Mode: Hybrid (Attend in-person or virtually)
💡 Why Attend?
✅ Engage with global experts in Industry 4.0, AI, Blockchain, FINTECH, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, and more!
✅ Get published in IEEE Xplore & Scopus-indexed proceedings (subject to IEEE scope & quality requirements).
✅ Network with top researchers, industry leaders, and technology innovators.
🔗 Submit Your Paper Now!
📌 Submission Deadline: April 10, 2025
📌 Acceptance Notification: April 12, 2025
📌 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2025
👉 Submit here: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICBITI2025
👉 Conference website: https://biti.gaftim.com/
🎉 SPECIAL USM DISCOUNT! 🎉
✅ Exclusive for USM participants! Use the code GSB@USM-2025 to enjoy a special USM rate (Limited slots available).
📌 To be eligible for the discount, follow these steps:
1️⃣ Submit your paper via the system: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICBITI2025
2️⃣ Include GSB@USM-2025 in the title of your submission in the system.
3️⃣ Email a copy of your submission details (including paper title and submission confirmation) to:
📧 yuvaraj@usm.my | nazeerah@usm.my
📣 Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us in shaping the future of business intelligence and technology innovation. 🚀

The XXIII International Scientific Conference on Management & Engineering
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-07-09 17:00
🌍📢 Join ISCME ‘25 – The XXIII International Scientific Conference on Management & Engineering! 📢🌍
🚀 A Prestigious Global Collaboration!
ISCME ‘25 is jointly organized by the Technical University of Sofia, Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), and the Global Academic Forum on Technology Innovation & Management (GAFTIM), with Springer as the official technical sponsor.
📅 Conference Details:
📍 Venue: Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
🗓 Date: July 7–9, 2025
🌐 Mode: Hybrid (Join us physically in Bulgaria or virtually from anywhere in the world!)
💡 Why You Should Participate:
✅ Engage with global experts in Technology Innovation, Cybersecurity, Project & Engineering Management, Digital Transformation, and more
✅ Accepted papers will be published in Springer’s Scopus-indexed series: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI)
✅ Present your research to an international audience backed by top academic institutions
🔗 Submit Your Paper Now!
📌 Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
📌 Acceptance Notification: June 25, 2025
📌 Registration Deadline: June 30, 2025
👉 Submission Portal: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ISCME2025
👉 Conference Website: https://iscme.tu-iiim.org
🎉 SPECIAL USM DISCOUNT – Only EUR 290! 🎉
💰 Normal fee is EUR 350, but USM participants are entitled to a discounted fee of EUR 290 (limited slots available).
📌 To be eligible for the discount:
1️⃣ Submit your paper via the official system: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ISCME2025
2️⃣ MUST include “USM@GAFTIM” code in the title of your submission when uploading
3️⃣ Email your submission details (paper title + confirmation) to:
📧 yuvaraj@usm.my | nazeerah@usm.my
📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to publish, present, and participate in one of the most established international academic conferences in management and engineering!
