Decision Sciences in Managing Global Services
Organisers
Indian Subcontinent Region Decision Sciences Institute (ISDSI)

The ISDSI was established in 2007 with the objective to promote excellence in teaching and research, and seeks to serve current and future developmental needs of graduate students, faculty and practitioners from the industry and government through the application of quantitative and behaviour methods. The region has its own elected officers and representative on the board of directors and holds annual meetings. The Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) - www.decisionsciences.org - is a professional organization of academicians and practitioners interested in the application of quantitative and behavioural methods to the problems of society. Through national, international and regional conferences, competitions, and publications, the Institute provides an international forum for presenting and sharing research in the study of decision processes across disciplines. The Institute also plays a vital role in the academic community by offering professional development activities and job placement services. Five regional subdivisions in the United States, as well as regions representing Mexico, Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent, operate independently within the Institute. The Institute, an independent non-profit educational organization, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, where it receives extensive support from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University.
Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, India

MDI Gurgaon, one of the top business school in India, is an institute of excellence in management education, high quality research, executive development, and value added consultancy. Having established its footprint worldwide, MDI's vision is to become one of the top business schools in the world. A vision where every achievement motivates us to set the bar even higher. A vision where MDI's offerings are continuously updated in keeping with the ever changing global business environment. A vision where we are committed to meeting our social responsibilities, while setting high standards for all our stake holders. Since it's inception in 1973, MDI has consistently focused on designing practice oriented learning and a contemporary industry-focused curriculum, driven by our strong corporate interface. This unique blend of MDI's global perspective and strong industry linkage contribute to bringing best practices to corporate, through training programs as well as action-centric research and consulting. Further, it leads to collaborative research in global, cross-cultural areas of management, jointly with top-notch research driven institutions world-wide. This research has led to MDI taking a leading role in business and economic development.
College of Business Administration, University of Alabama in Huntsville

The College of Business Administration of University of Alabama in Huntsville serves business and society through the expertise of its alumni, students, and faculty. The College provides well rounded business programs to prepare its graduates for the challenges of the professional practitioner. It offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Accountancy (MACC), the Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS), the Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance, and the Master of Science in Information Assurance. The programs offered by the College of Business Administration are accredited by the AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation recognizes the long-standing commitment to quality made by the faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the College. The College provides academically rigorous programs emphasizing the application of theory and skills in scientific, technological, and traditional business environments. The faculty develops and disseminates knowledge of business theories and practices. U.S. News ranked UAH's College of Business Administration as one of the best business schools in the nation in its Americas Best Colleges 2007. This ranking places UAH in the top 10% of business schools in the U.S.
Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

Bentley University is one of the nation's leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader - one with the deep technical skills, the broad global perspective and the high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. To achieve this goal, the advanced business curriculum is infused with the richness of a liberal arts education. The results are graduates who are making an impact in their chosen fields and turning their passions into success stories. Located on a classic New England campus just minutes from Boston, the university is a dynamic community of leaders, scholars and creative thinkers. Bentley blends the breadth and technological strength of a large university with the values and student focus of a small college. Students interested in business professions choose from a wide range of programs that address all functional areas including accountancy, finance, marketing, management and liberal arts - all with a strong foundation in technology. At the McCallum Graduate School, a broad array of offerings, including PhDs in Business and Accountancy, MBA, Master of Science and certificate programs, emphasize the impact of technology on business practice. Bentley faculties continue to develop the next wave of curricula, emphasizing IT-enabled business processes and careers in knowledge-based professional services.