Towards a European higher education market

Abstract

With the aim of building the European Higher Education Area, the Bologna Declarationindicates three main goals:â–¡ International competitiveness,â–¡ Mobility andâ–¡ EmployabilityMobility of students and academic- and administrative staff is the basis for establishing the EuropeanHigher Education Area. Using methods of open and distance learning and creating synergies betweennational and regional institutions and industry to promote cross-border business education mightstrengthen the international competitiveness, mobility and employability of HE graduates andEuropean Industry.This is not just a technological process, but also an ongoing political process involving the EuropeanHEIs, industrial partners, national governments and the European authorities (Council, Commission,Parliament) and the main theme of this SPACE conference and workshop: Bridging the Gap betweenbusiness and business schools - Being Mobile