An online institute founded by a business school graduate is now launching a doctorate in AI.  OPIT – Open Institute of Technology has launched a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting in September 2026 and delivered entirely online.  Founded by Riccardo Ocleppo, OPIT is a remote academic institution offering fully online programmes in Computer Science and AI. Ocleppo credits his business…

The ESCA Africa Case Conference will be held in Casablanca on 21–22 May 2026 to bring together case centre directors, faculty members, case writers, publishers, and institutional partners to advance case writing and case-based teaching across Africa. This edition focuses on “Local Voices: African Case Studies in Global Business Education.” It will highlight African business…

Sebastian Kortmann became the Dean of the WU Executive Academy in January this year – we find out more about his new role, his background, his thoughts on executive education, and much more. Kortmann brings his background in strategy and innovation, shaped by his time at the University of Amsterdam, where he directed the Amsterdam MBA.…

The Alliance of Chinese and European Business Schools (ACE) convened its annual deans’ symposium from 17 to 19 March 2026 at ESSCA’s Lyon campus, celebrating the institution’s role as a founding member since 2013. Under EFMD’s patronage, ACE has expanded into a leading network of 18 universities and higher education institutions dedicated to fostering Sino-European…

The need to understand how the MBA has evolved, and will continue to evolve, is arguably never-ending. Michael Anthonisz, the Associate Dean of MBAs and Executive MBA Programme Director at Durham University Business School, says that MBAs are more relevant today than they have ever been in many ways. He shares some key insights into…

Fudan University School of Management (FDSM) is pleased to announce the launch of its Fudan Global MBA programme, a two-year part-time, English-taught program designed for international professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of China, Asia, and the future of global business. For more details, please visit the Fudan Global MBA Programme. The Fudan Global MBA…