Written by: Duke's Pratt School of Engineering Published by: Duke's Pratt School of Engineering MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering and the Duke Financial Economics Center (DFE) have partnered to launch a new Master of Engineering in FinTech, one that will fuel innovation in the finance industry by teaching in-demand computing and … [Read more...]
The top 10 technologies for business transformation
Written by: KPMG Published by: KPMG MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: We are in a period in which technologies are at once emerging, resurging and converging. Companies across virtually every sector are positioning themselves to outpace their competition by embracing—and implementing—innovative technology-based business models to create differentiated value. Against this … [Read more...]
MBAs need to make studying risk compulsory
Written by: Robert Bolton Published by: The Australian Financial Review MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Macquarie University will introduce a compulsory risk-governance course after finding only seven students out of 1000 opted to study the subject when it was offered as an elective. Click Here to Read More Via Original Source … [Read more...]
Business schools shift to a more sustainable future
Written by: Andrew Jack Published by: Financial Times MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Business education is starting to diversify beyond teaching traditional skills and profit maximisation. There is, instead, greater focus on social purpose, including sustainability and improved ethics and governance practices. The Financial Times plans to identify and showcase some of the … [Read more...]
Michigan Ross Announces Plans for Comprehensive Academic Initiative to Address Growing Workforce Gap in the Fintech Sector
Written by: University of Michigan Ross School of Business Published by: University of Michigan Ross School of Business MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: The University of Michigan Ross School of Business is launching a new program in partnership with Chicago-based PEAK6 Investments to prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly growing fintech sector. The primary … [Read more...]
Blockchain in Business Education
Written by: Shivendu Shivendu, Kaushik Dutta, and Kiran Garimella Published by: AACSB Blog MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Given the transformational role of blockchain technology in business, schools need to create solid curriculum to prepare key contributors in the workforce. Blockchain technology is poised to impact businesses—and society—by transforming value … [Read more...]