IIMP partners with Belgrade Business International Case Competition 2016
IIMP® partners BBICC 2016 – CMMP® Collegiate Scholarship for winners
The International Institute of Marketing Professionals (IIMP®) partners the Belgrade Business International Case Competition 2016 (BBICC 2016) once again and offers a scholarship to enter the CMMP® program to the winning team.
Toronto, Canada—December 28, 2015 — The International Institute of Marketing Professionals (IIMP®) partners Belgrade the Business International Case Competition 2016 (BBICC 2016), the global undergraduate business case competition that will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 4th to 9th April 2016, by the University of Belgrade. For the third year, the winning team will be awarded with a collegiate scholarship to enter the Certified Marketing Management Professional program (CMMP®).
This competition represents a unique opportunity for international business schools to participate in the first Southeastern Europe case study competition. In 2016, Belgrade will host again teams of undergraduate students from 16 universities around the world that will compete solving o solve a real business problem with innovative ideas. Last years’ competition winner was the team form Hong Kong university.
Mr. Nisar Butt, President and CEO of IIMP®, said: “IIMP® partners with BBICC almost since its foundation and we are very proud to be part of this amazing competition, not only for the opportunity to join teams from around the world, but also for the valued knowledge in these types of initiatives. The winners of this hard competition will be awarded with a scholarship to enter the Certified Marketing Management Professional program (CMMP®), which is another sign of its role distinguishing marketing professionals worldwide.”
Mr. Hassan Jaber, Chairperson Conference & Awards Committee of IIMP®, said: “Our Strategic partnership with BBIC continue to layout a great academic foundations for teams who wish to be part of CMMP® program, Its with great pleasure we are bringing today a lifetime opportunity for the winning candidates to get certified by IIMP which will further adds value to their academic backgrounds and open doors to their professional careers.”
The competition is organized by the Faculty of Organizational Sciences of University of Belgrade, which deals with education, scientific research and consultancy through development of knowledge and skills in management, information systems and technology with aim to enable future professionals to develop potentials of commerce and society. It is one of the leading higher education institutions in the region and research institution in the field of organizational sciences, management, informational systems and technologies. Faculty today has over 3500 students on 18 different study programs on undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level of studies.
The CMMP® designation is validation that a professional in the field of marketing has successfully demonstrated competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities required to practice marketing effectively in today’s business arena. Candidates for the CMMP® designation program are welcome to apply.
Learn more about CMMP®: http://www.theiimp.org/cmmp-designation/
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About the International Institute of Marketing Professionals (IIMP®):
International Institute of Marketing Professionals (IIMP®) is an independent not-for-profit professional organization, which develops and advocates international standards within the marketing field. IIMP® was formed in July 2009 and is a pioneer in its leadership and strategic approach towards developing the Internationally Accepted Marketing Standards™ based upon Generally Accepted Marketing Principles™ and Practices in the field of marketing. The development of Internationally Accepted Marketing Standards is led by the Internationally Accepted Marketing Standards™ (IAMST) Board which represents the G-20 countries; the IAMST Board members include senior academic leaders from reputable business schools and Chief Marketing Officers from major corporations across the G-20 countries. This diverse membership will undoubtedly bring a real synergy between the science and practice. The IAMST Board works with the aid and cooperation of teams from International Advisory Council for the Marketing Profession (IACMP), which has representation from 192 countries and Advisory Council of Marketing Practitioners (ACMP).
About CMMP® Collegiate Scholarship Program:
The IIMP® Collegiate scholarship is intended to be awarded to those post-secondary students who will be winners in challenging marketing, sales, advertising, logistics and business case competitions around the globe. The scholarship will subsidize entry into the CMMP® (Certified Marketing Management Professional) program which will provide rigorous professional skills to prepare candidates to receive CMMP designation upon successfully completion. The scholarship winners will be required to demonstrate academic and professional requirements in order to enter the CMMP® designation. Learn more: http://www.theiimp.org/iimp-collegiate-scholarship-program/
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