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…

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…

Aston University Business School and global technology leader Capgemini have officially launched the Aston-Capgemini Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI, a pioneering initiative designed to solve the “last mile” challenges of artificial intelligence adoption in business. While many institutions focus on the technical development of AI models, this new Centre is distinct in its “socio-technical”…

We are delighted to announce that the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), China, is the world’s first DBA to receive EFMD Programme Accreditation.     The CEIBS DBA programme accreditation is the second for the institution, following its Hospitality Executive MBA, which was first accredited by EFMD in…

Few figures have shaped management education in France as profoundly as Jean-Pierre Helfer. With a career spanning leadership roles at IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Audencia Business School and Excelia Business School, he has combined academic depth with strategic vision. A marketing and strategy scholar, consultant, and prolific author, Jean-Pierre has long been an advocate for connecting institutional purpose with societal good.…

We are pleased to announce that Université du Québec à Montréal, École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM) has successfully completed the EFMD Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and has been awarded the BSIS label for positive impact.  The BSIS evaluation team highlighted several key strengths of ESG UQAM, including strong civic…