Mission, vision and values
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A mission driven by societal issues
Through first-class teaching and research, we deliver bold, innovative thinking and practical, hands-on experience to help create a responsible and prosperous economy and society.
- Teaching
- Research
- Societal impact
Teaching Research Societal impact
We train the next generation of responsible economists, managers and entrepreneurs so that they are equipped to evolve in a globalised world. We provide executive education in economics and management for local and international students and professionals.
We conduct world-renowned research in key areas of finance and economics with the utmost scientific rigour and integrity. Our research benefits not only the international research community, but also society as a whole.
We are committed players and pioneers in the major transitions linked to global economic, social and environmental challenges. We are at the centre of a local ecosystem and work with local and international partners from the academic world, business, not-for-profit organisations and governments. We aim to create a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future for all.
Embrace our pioneering vision
Our vision for the future is to be a pioneering institution, able to anticipate the changes facing our society, and a catalyst shaping the economy and society of tomorrow. To achieve this, we drive and accelerate major global transitions to give our students the impetus to want to change the world with courage, integrity and humility. We are drivers of innovation and pioneers in different areas of research, education and training.
The values that guide our daily work
Did you know that over 50% of the world's population eats rice?
RICE: these are the values that guide our research and teaching and nourish us every day.
- Rigour
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Entrepreneurship
Rigour Integrity Collaboration Entrepreneurship
Rigour not only translates into excellence in top-level international research, it also manifests itself in the use of high quality standards in teaching and in the creation of outstanding educational programmes.
Integrity encompasses upholding the highest standards of scientific conduct in our research activities and educating our students in corporate responsibility, ethical conduct and sustainability for a responsible world.
Collaboration is reflected throughout our organisation: in our governance structure and our integration into the rich local and national ecosystem. We believe in the power of collaboration and community building, so that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
We champion a group mindset, an open faculty and an entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage bold thinkers, people who challenge the system and think outside the box. We encourage exploration and experimentation.
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