Written by: Sarah Murray Published by: Financial Times MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: When Erika Karp started her MBA in 1989, the term “sustainable development” had barely entered the corporate lexicon — let alone the business school curriculum. But even today, with sustainability at the top of the commercial agenda, Karp — who went on to found the impact investment group … [Read more...] about Business schools urged to integrate ESG topics in core courses
Social responsibility gains curriculum credibility
Written by: Judith Crown Published by: Crain's Chicago Business MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Lot of evidence points to the fact that stakeholder capitalism, the notion that a firm focuses on meeting the needs of all of its stakeholders, customers, employees, partners, community, society as a whole, is mainstream. You'd be hard-pressed to find an investor or a business … [Read more...] about Social responsibility gains curriculum credibility
MIP Politecnico di Milano Business School in Italy has created five new international master’s degree programs devoted to sustainability
Written by: AACSB Insights Published by: AACSB Insights MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: The 12-month programs, which will start this fall and be delivered in English, will focus on sustainable industrial management, sustainable finances, environmental sustainability and the circular economy, social innovation and entrepreneurship, and sustainability management and corporate … [Read more...] about MIP Politecnico di Milano Business School in Italy has created five new international master’s degree programs devoted to sustainability
BI Norwegian Business School will launch an interdisciplinary MSc in sustainable finance
Written by: AACSB Staff Published by: AACSB Insights MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: In August 2021, BI Norwegian Business School will launch an interdisciplinary MSc in sustainable finance that will explore the role of sustainability for investors, companies, and civil society. The program covers global sustainable development, climate change, and corporate social … [Read more...] about BI Norwegian Business School will launch an interdisciplinary MSc in sustainable finance
Business School Evolves to Meet the Climate Crisis
Written by: Aspen Institute Published by: Aspen Institute MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: From the “climate strikes” of recent years to imagery of orange skies from wildfires in the Western United States, momentum for action on climate change has been building as perhaps never before. But what does taking action mean, in practice? For businesses, it can require looking at … [Read more...] about Business School Evolves to Meet the Climate Crisis
Mary Baldwin expands, refocuses MBA program
Written by: Kate Andrews Published by: Virginia News MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Mary Baldwin University has redesigned and expanded its MBA program, the Staunton-based private university announced this week. It will include four concentrations, including health care administration and nonprofit management, as well as strategic management (improving operations through … [Read more...] about Mary Baldwin expands, refocuses MBA program