Written by: Andrew Jack Published by: Financial Times MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: It was the best of times for masters degrees in business, and the worst of times for the business of executive education. After several years of stagnating demand, coronavirus pushed more graduating students to stay on for additional diploma courses last year and motivated many already in … [Read more...] about Executive education’s ‘new normal’ demands different measures
Executive education contenders with a different angle
Written by: Jonathan Moules Published by: Financial Times MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated many societal shifts that were already happening, such as remote working. Changes in the way executives are educated to improve their management skills are no exception. The market that was developed by traditional business schools already faced … [Read more...] about Executive education contenders with a different angle
Carroll University unveils flexible MBA certificate programs
Written by: Jake Ekdahl Published by: gmtoday.com on 5/6/2021 MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Carroll University has launched six MBA certificate programs geared towards professionals seeking ongoing development in specific specialization areas. The certificates consist of four three-credit courses, will be available year round, and are “stackable” building blocks to a full … [Read more...] about Carroll University unveils flexible MBA certificate programs
Olin earns rare triple accreditation, launches online MBA for digitally enabled leaders
Written by: Chuck Finder Published by: The Source MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Washington University in St. Louis’ Olin Business School has climbed to new global heights, joining an elite cohort of triple-accredited business schools, while at the same time adding new degree programs and certifications — including a new online MBA that’s distinguished by its focus on … [Read more...] about Olin earns rare triple accreditation, launches online MBA for digitally enabled leaders
Short courses help companies get back on track after Covid
Written by: Ian Wylie Published by: Financial Times MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Many executives turned to business schools and executive education courses to help them understand and adapt to the changes wrought by the crisis — and providers responded at speed. “We analysed breaking business issues and market conditions, and decided on the most critical topics,” says Mike … [Read more...] about Short courses help companies get back on track after Covid
Microcredentials: Staying Competitive Among Rising Business Education Disruptors
Written by: Marco De Novellis Published by: AACSB Insights MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: How can business schools compete with the growing number of customizable, flexible, and low-cost learning opportunities offered outside of academia? Three weeks after starting a new role at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business in Atlanta, Brian Jennings was … [Read more...] about Microcredentials: Staying Competitive Among Rising Business Education Disruptors