In today’s contemporary educational landscape, characterised by extensive digital learning platforms, skill-based programmes, industry-collaborated certifications, and hands-on training, learning has been completely transformed. Yet, unemployment remains a persistent challenge, posing a serious concern. This raises an important question: if nowadays students are more highly qualified than ever, why are they still not job-ready? While most…

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…

I recently attended the 2026 EFMD MBA Conference at Vlerick Business School in Brussels, a gathering that brought together MBA directors, programme leaders, and institutional decision-makers from across the sector.  The MBA has long held a central place in management education, often serving as both a signal of institutional quality and a driver of reputation. Yet…

On March 27, 30 corporate learning professionals from around the world joined the EFMD Sharing Best Practice online workshop in partnership with Daimler Truck. Miriam Lozano Aviles, Head of Daimler Trucks’ Learning Academy, and Markus Rettich, Head of Global Leadership Programs, shared how their AI literacy campaign enabled the upskilling of more than 20,000 participants…

Rizwan Ahmed is the programme manager of the new Master’s programme in AI for Accounting and Finance at the University of Vaasa – but what does he think about specialised masters? And what does he hope for graduates of this new programme?  He answers some key questions, here are his words: Tell us about yourself and…

 Many business school students today harbour a quiet but persistent worry. Even if they work hard, learn the latest tools, master AI, and collect impressive certificates, they still fear being replaced—either by a smarter algorithm or by someone who is more “naturally talented.” This is a reasonable concern. In a world that is moving this fast,…