Bakke Graduate University hosted leaders from many different parts of the world for a city immersion in Dallas, Texas from October 4-13, 2019. The group included 18 students in masters and doctoral level studies at BGU, plus many staff members, alumni, and stakeholders who joined the group at various points throughout the adventure. Each city immersion that BGU offers has a unique theme depending on the location, and the Dallas course focused on community development since part of the experience included participation in the Christian Community … [Read more...]
Dallas City Immersion – Reflection by Dr. Bryan McCabe
BGU’s Urban Immersion Course in NAIROBI, KENYA May 1–10, 2020
God become bigger to us when we experience His work and goodness through the eyes of cultures unlike our own. BGU’s urban immersions are transforming to us in very deep and profound ways. It is an experience in a different culture with new friends from man cultures all being awed by God in fresh ways in a contagious community of fellow God seekers from all over the world.For over fifteen years, BGU has been leading city immersions in the largest cities of four continents. BGU’s unique approach of engaging city leaders as professors allows … [Read more...]
Online EMBA is Launching October 1st!
Why get an MBA?The Graduate Management Admission Council’s 2018 survey, based on over 1,000 employers worldwide who hire MBA students, asked what skills are difficult to find in business school hires. In the Top 10 responses of missing skills were things like leadership, strategic planning, global mindset, and data analysis. No list said anything about accounting, marketing, or other traditional MBA classes. Why is that? You could surmise that business educators are doing a good job in those categories, so there’s no gap. That’s probably … [Read more...]
Innovations in Christian Community Development: Dallas City Immersion Course October 4-13, 2019
There are significant innovations in how people are effectively addressing the problems of cities. BGU Dallas city immersion course October 4-13 that takes place before and after the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA.org) annual event will showcase many of these innovations.This is an event for current students, as well as BGU graduates and friends who want to audit for on-going personal development. The online portion of the course starts in early September with reading, discussion and preparation. Students then arrive in … [Read more...]
BGU Manila Urban Immersion – June 20-30, 2019
BGU is holding an urban immersion in Manila, Philippines, June 20-30, 2019, in conjunction with Lausanne’s Global Workplace Forum, which will run from June 25-29, which will be part of the BGU course. BGU participants will experience an in-depth city immersion in a city where many BGU alumni live as well as experience the broadest gathering of leaders who are seeking to serve God and influence their cultures through their workplace.It is essential that anyone who wishes to participate in this immersion (either student, alumni or audit … [Read more...]
