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SPECIAL FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL ISSUE 10 Contents BizEd MARCH/APRIL 2002 DEPARTMENTS 4 From the Editors 6 Headlines 56 Technology 58 Bookshelf 60 Calendar 62 Your Turn 64 Spotlight 14 Taking on theWorld Tupperware CEO Rick Goings discusses how to prepare managers for a career in international business. 18 Research at Risk The global shortage of Ph.D. candidates will have a profound impact on the future of management education. 20 Is There a Doctorate in the House? Doctoral programs around the world are taking dramatic steps to ensure their survival—and their growth—in coming years. 26 CIBER Space The 28 Centers for International Business Education and Research teach students, faculty, and business executives how to make connections abroad. Cover photo courtesy of Tupperware INTERNATIONAL FOCUS FOCUS FEATURES 26 32 Building a Better Business School New business school architecture forgoes traditional compartmental- ized designs of the past for more open, inviting spaces that encourage interaction and teamwork. 40 Accounting Education on the Edge The field of accounting is facing major challenges. Brigham Young professorW. Steve Albrecht lays out the problems and suggests solutions. 46 Launching a Free Agent Nation Independent contractors and other self-employed workers are reshaping the face of business—and revolution- izing theories of education. 50 A Business School Makeover The Robert H. Smith School transformed its overstressed program into one that is smart and distinguished. BizEd MARCH/APRIL 2002 1