New Agreements for Cooperation between IBS and Four Elite Universities in Malaysia

The International Business School and the University of Technology MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two institutions. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is the largest university in Malaysia, providing innovative education in over 500 academic programs to more than 900,000 students in the fields of science, technology, humanities, and entrepreneurship.

Within the event, a Memorandum of Cooperation was also signed between IBS and Sriwijaya State Polytechnic to develop exchanges in the fields of scientific research, education, organization of joint scientific events, etc. Additionally, letters of intent for the exchange of knowledge and resources for the development of training programs were exchanged between IBS and Utara University, as well as IBS and the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in Malaysia.

The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stela Baltova, Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and International Cooperation at IBS, Prof. Dr. Milanka Slavova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniela Georgieva, Dean of IBS, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UiTM, Prof. Dr. Norazah Abdul Rahman, and the Director of the Institute for Accounting Research, HICoE, UiTM, Prof. Dr. Jamaliah Said. Also present were the Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Bulgaria, Mr. Petar Korumbshev, and other representatives from ten Malaysian universities.

The cooperation agreements are an important stage in the strategic development of the International Business School’s international partnership network with globally recognized universities. The academic communities of the educational institutions will develop joint initiatives, projects, and activities in the field of scientific research and innovation. They will organize joint scientific conferences, symposiums, and seminars, collaborate on scientific publications, and exchange best teaching practices. This will contribute to the development of educational programs and research activities, provide global perspectives for student development and realization, and encourage cultural exchange and diversity.