Business schools help to prepare leaders for economies that are interconnected, more digital and facing greater sustainability challenges than ever before. As more partnerships between schools in Europe and India are announced, we can see how the sector continues to answer these challenges.  With sustained annual growth, one of the world’s largest start-up ecosystems, vast…

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.…

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…

How can I make the most of an MBA? Why are scholarships important? What does the future of the MBA look like? Dr Mel Bull, the Director of Executive Education and MBA programmes at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, answers some of the biggest questions about MBAs.  Tell us about yourself and your career…

Most people do not fully anticipate just how profound, intense and demanding the MBA journey will be, says Stefano Pogutz, a Professor of Practice in Corporate Sustainability at SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he also serves as the Director of the full-time MBA programme. We find out much more about his career and thoughts…

What should someone starting an MBA expect? Why is the MBA relevant today? How will the degree change in the years ahead? Kerttu Kuokkanen, the Business Unit Director of MBA Programmes at Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development, answers these big questions and more. Here’s what she had to say: Tell us about yourself…