Marketing, communications, external relations, and alumni engagement teams within business schools are working under heightened expectations. Institutions are seeking clearer evidence of impact, while technological developments and shifting institutional priorities continue to reshape how these functions operate. In response, EFMD, in collaboration with CarringtonCrisp and Roe Communications, is launching the latest edition of the Knowing…

Andrew Crisp, author of the new See the Future report, considers what the findings on AI and sustainability mean for business schools. At the 2020 EFMD Deans conference, I presented the findings from the second See the Future, including a short video of my daughter and her friend, both then teenagers, who asked the question:…

Business education is at a crossroads. Rapid advances in AI, growing expectations for sustainability, and a climate of uncertainty are prompting schools to rethink how they prepare future leaders. Understanding the perspectives of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and employers is essential to navigating these challenges effectively. The third See the Future Survey offers business schools…

Each year, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), in partnership with EFMD Global and business schools worldwide, gathers insights from corporate recruiters through its Corporate Recruiters Survey. The study examines talent acquisition strategies, the future of work, hiring outlooks, in-demand skills, and the role of graduate business education in preparing tomorrow’s leaders. Discover insights from…

Business school professionals around the world breathe a sigh of relief, punch the air or hold their heads in their hands when rankings are released. Those from the likes of the Financial Times, Times Higher Education and US News are still important in attracting potential applicants, pleasing alumni and showcasing to key stakeholders – so…

According to GMAC’s latest global survey,  applications to global graduate management education (GME) programmes rose 7 per cent in 2025 despite ongoing geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty. This follows last year’s record-breaking growth; however, this year’s application gains were uneven across regions and programme types. Amidst all these shifts in GME demand, business schools are…