BEDBS-26
Business, Economics & Management (General) Educational Administration Educational Technology Early Childhood Education
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:
These topics focus on the theory, practice, and psychology of learning itself.
Pedagogy and Instruction:
Curriculum Development and Design.
Differentiated Learning Strategies.
Assessment and Evaluation Metrics.
Educational Psychology:
Cognitive Development in Learners.
Motivation Theories (Self-Determination Theory).
Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion.
Educational Technology (EdTech):
Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Gamification of Education.
Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Learning.
Sociology of Education:
Educational Equity and Social Mobility.
The Impact of Cultural Capital on Academic Success.
These topics focus on the mechanics of organizations, markets, and value creation.
Management and Leadership:
Organizational Behavior and Culture.
Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage.
Change Management Processes.
Finance and Accounting:
Capital Budgeting and Financial Planning.
Managerial Accounting for Decision Making.
Microfinance and Investment Strategies.
Marketing and Sales:
Consumer Behavior and Market Research.
Digital Marketing and SEO Strategy.
Brand Equity and Positioning.
Operations and Supply Chain:
Lean Six Sigma and Quality Control.
Logistics and Global Trade.
This is where the two fields collide, focusing on education as an industry and business as a learning environment.
Educational Leadership and Management:
School Administration: Managing the financial and operational health of schools.
Strategic Enrollment Management: Using marketing techniques to recruit and retain students.
Corporate Training and Development (L&D):
Human Capital Management: Viewing employees as assets that require educational investment.
Upskilling and Reskilling: Aligning workforce education with market demands.
Onboarding Frameworks: The "business" of teaching new hires corporate culture.
Economics of Education:
Return on Investment (ROI): Calculating the value of a degree versus its cost.
Public vs. Private Funding: The business models of charter schools and universities.
Labor Market Dynamics: How educational output dictates economic growth.
Entrepreneurship in Education:
EdTech Startups: Scaling education tools as profitable business ventures.
Social Entrepreneurship: Creating non-profit models to solve educational gaps.
Global Education Markets:
International Student Recruitment: The business of "educational tourism."
Standardized Testing Industry: The commercialization of assessment.
Modern topics that require expertise in both fields to navigate successfully.
Knowledge Management: How businesses capture, distribute, and effectively use organizational knowledge.
Workplace Learning Culture: Creating an environment where continuous education is a business KPI.
Data Analytics: Using "Big Data" to track both student progress (Education) and customer acquisition (Business).
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): How businesses fund educational initiatives to improve brand reputation.