emlyon business school has partnered with L’atelier des Chefs to give students in its Master in Management programme the opportunity to earn a vocational qualification alongside their Master degree, helping them develop practical skills in professions less vulnerable to automation and artificial intelligence. The initiative allows students to combine elite management education with technical, hands-on…

Breaking into the sports industry is notoriously difficult. Hundreds of candidates compete for every available role, and demand remains sky-high – forcing many hopefuls to accept unpaid internships and rely heavily on personal connections just to get a foot in the door.  The industry has also long functioned as a closed shop. Former athletes routinely transition into coaching, management,…

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…

We are delighted to share more about the initial EFMD Programme Accreditation that has recently been awarded to programmes at the School of Finance, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE), China, Excelia Business School, France, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME), India, and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. In its assessments,…

The 2025 EFMD Master Programmes Conference explored how Master programmes can adapt to technological change, shifting global dynamics and evolving student expectations. Across three days, discussions highlighted the need to strengthen human capabilities, rethink programme design and sustain openness and collaboration. The conference opened in Bologna, the birthplace of the university and the symbolic home…

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…