Chronological Listing of 35
Content Items Added That Were Published During the Month of November 2024
Women In, and Beyond, Business Schools: An Editorial Overview
Extracted Content: In this third EFMD volume, my fellow editors and I sought to shine a spotlight on women (and sometimes the absence of them) in their varied roles within business schools, as well as their contributions and impact across multiple spheres within and beyond their schools. We wanted to share perspectives on gender equity and determine what hinders and accelerates progress in creating gender-diverse and inclusive schools. To do so, we sought the voices of both women and men from a variety of viewpoints and geographical contexts. We aspired to attract contributions that would provide readers with both quantitative evidence of the appointment and progress of women in business schools, as well as rich narratives that would deepen insights into the lived experiences of women...
ESG Emphasis Reinvigorates Accounting Pipeline
Content Summary: The accounting profession faces a decline in student enrollment due to perceptions of lower pay, scandals, and credentialing barriers. Schools can counter this by emphasizing accounting's role in achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. A collective of academics developed a free online textbook expanding accounting's definition to include ethical and societal impacts, aiming to attract Gen Z students by aligning with their purpose-driven values and interests in sustainability, ethics, and technology. This approach seeks to revitalize the accounting pipeline by making the field more appealing and relevant to contemporary and future challenges. Content Based Observations: Decline in Accounting Enrollments: The article highlights a significant drop in...
As ChatGPT Turns Two, Business Schools Double Down on AI Integration in Classroom
Content Summary Since its inception two years ago, OpenAI's ChatGPT has influenced the integration of AI into over three-quarters of MBA and business master's programs, focusing on business ethics, decision-making, applications, and strategy. GMAC survey reveals AI's critical role in curricula, meeting students' and employers' expectations. ESMT Berlin's implementation of a custom AI plug-in exemplifies proactive adoption, enhancing research, teaching, and operational efficiency. Content Based Observations AI integration in academic programs aligns with both student expectations and market demands. Business schools are proactively enhancing their curricula with AI-focused content. Custom AI tools, such as ESMT Berlin’s plug-in system, offer targeted support for students and faculty. AI's...
Podcast Discovery Stats: How Folks Find Pods, & Why They Listen
Content Summary: The podcast discovery statistics reveal a significant preference among listeners for long-form content, with 40% of respondents willing to give a new podcast up to 15 minutes to engage them, and a notable majority enjoying episodes up to an hour long or more. This contrasts sharply with platforms like YouTube, where creators have mere seconds to capture viewers' attention. Additionally, none of the respondents preferred episodes under 15 minutes, indicating a distinct inclination toward more in-depth exploration of topics within the podcasting medium. Content Based Observations: Engagement Window: Graduate program directors should note the first 15 minutes of a podcast are crucial for hooking listeners. Long-form Content Appreciation: There is a clear preference for...
HEC Paris Raises Over €213 Million, The Most Ever By A French School
Content Summary HEC Paris successfully concluded its five-year "Impact Tomorrow" fundraising campaign, raising over €213 million, the highest ever by a French learning institution. This achievement will bolster its independent financing, allowing the continuation of cutting-edge business education. Fund utilization includes scholarships, mentoring, academic content enhancement, and support for research and innovation, exemplified by the establishment of Hi! PARIS, an AI center. The campaign also significantly contributed to the school's mission for broader educational access, program variety, and preparing students as solution-makers for contemporary challenges. Content Based Observations Successful Fundraising Can Transform Educational Institutions: HEC Paris’s record fundraising...
Tutors Don’t Get Much Training. A New Effort Could Help
Content Summary: The urgency for effective tutoring has prompted initiatives for rigorous tutor training to improve education outcomes. High-impact tutoring, often in 30-minute sessions multiple times per week, is championed for its positive effect on student achievement. Principals noted its efficacy but also a lack of qualified tutors. A collaborative effort between Arizona State University and the Annenberg Institute's Learner Program aims to fill this gap with a microcredential system to train novice and experienced tutors alike, ensuring sustainable support for student success. Content Based Observations: Intensive tutoring is recognized as a key component in educational recovery efforts, especially post-pandemic. There is a noted discrepancy between the demand for high-impact...
Is Generative AI a General Purpose Pedagogical Innovation?
Content Summary: Generative AI is emerging as a significant tool in higher education, not just for its technological innovation but for its potential as a pedagogical innovation. The technology's applications are seen to possibly affect educational equity, student retention, sense of belonging, learning, engagement, instructor engagement, and efficiency. Groundbreaking studies, like Bloom's on mastery learning and recent research on AI tutors, illustrate the impactful ways AI can elevate student performance and motivation. This transformative potential, however, also comes with challenges in adoption, risk assessment, and ensuring equitable access, making it crucial for educational leaders to navigate these considerations thoughtfully. Content Based Observations: Generative AI offers a...
Training Human-Centric Leaders in an AI-Driven Era
Content Summary In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), business schools face the imperative to equip future leaders with the skills to balance advanced automation with ethical decision-making. The focus must shift towards human-centric leadership that places human actors at the core of business processes and systems, ensuring that technology serves to enhance, not diminish, ethical standards and human welfare. This evolution in educational focus seeks to bridge the "human divide," fostering graduates capable of designing AI-enhanced systems that prioritize the well-being and ethical treatment of all stakeholders. Content Based Observations As AI integrates more deeply into business operations, there's a growing need for leaders who can navigate the ethical...
Dean of Baylor business school to depart for lead role at Berry College – The Baylor Lariat
Extracted Content: Dr. Sandeep Mazumder, Dean of Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, announced that he will be leaving his current role at the end of the academic year to serve as the president of Berry College. Mazumder, 42, joined Baylor in the 2021-2022 academic year. After four years in Waco at the Hankamer School of Business, Mazumder and his family will relocate to northern Georgia as the soon-to-be former dean begins his tenure as the ninth president of the sprawling, rural 2,000-student Berry College. As Mazumder prepares for his departure, the Provost’s Office is forming a search committee for the next business school dean, which will be chaired by Dr. Jason Carter, the current dean of Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. The search will consider internal and external...
Rutgers Business School partners with Google to enhance teaching and classroom learning with Generative AI
Content Summary: Rutgers Business School has announced a partnership with Google to enrich its curriculum with Generative AI, making powerful AI tools like Google’s Cloud AI and other large language models accessible for educational use. This collaboration aims to prepare students for the future workforce by integrating AI into every major, with practical applications in fields like marketing and accounting. The initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain the school's competitive edge by embedding emerging technologies in learning, enhancing job readiness, focusing on AI's practical applications, and addressing ethical considerations. Content Based Observations: Strategic partnerships with tech giants can significantly enhance educational resources and learning experiences....
New Dean Named At Illinois Tech’s Stuart School
Extracted Content: Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology has a new business school dean — again. Thirteen months after naming longtime economics professor Liad Wagman to the top job, and about five months after Wagman’s departure to take the deanship at another B-school, the Stuart School of Business this month announced the hiring of Rich Klein as its new dean. Klein’s deanship begins in the new year. Unlike his predecessor, Klein does not have a deep connection to Illinois Tech, coming to Chicago from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he has been vice chancellor since January 2022. What he does have: significant experience in industry and as a consultant for major corporations. Citation: Ethier, Marc. “New Dean Named At Illinois Tech’s Stuart School.” Poets&Quants,...
New skills for boards of directors and what it takes to succeed
Content Summary: Recent studies emphasize the evolving landscape of boardroom skills and priorities, highlighting the shift towards a blend of traditional and non-traditional skills for directors. Areas such as technology, human capital, and cybersecurity are gaining importance alongside leadership and innovation, while financial acumen and strategic vision remain vital. This evolution is in response to dynamic business environments, focusing on long-term value creation, adaptability, and risk management. Boards are also encouraged to engage more with strategic planning for sustainable success, balancing immediate concerns with future objectives. Content Based Observations: Growing Importance of Nontraditional Skills: There's an increased need for directors to possess technological,...
BSQ Programs Module
Extracted Content: This report provides an overview of all participants in the 2023-24 Business School Questionnaire Programs Module. The annual BSQ Programs Module is the source for data on most aspects of the business school’s operations, including student enrollments, degrees conferred, programs, and more. The best way to leverage the data from the BSQ Programs Module is through the benchmarking tools available within DataDirect. If your school participated in the survey, or you are a sustaining business member, you may request access to these benchmarking tools from your institution's primary contact. Citation: AACSB. “BSQ Programs Module.” BSQ Programs Module, November 20, 2024. https://www.aacsb.edu/insights/reports/programs-module. How about adding a comment below letting me and...
How AI Could Help Bring Down the Cost of College
Content Summary Artificial intelligence promises to mitigate soaring expenses in sectors like higher education by streamlining services. For instance, AI can reduce development costs for established companies, suggesting similar potential for universities. However, traditional economic measures like GDP might not capture AI's full value, proposing a shift towards assessing customer welfare impacts. The article's author, a digital business professor, acknowledges AI's job displacement concerns yet underscores its capacity to make professional life more affordable. Content Based Observations AI has the potential to decrease costs in higher education through service optimization. Economic benefits of AI may not be reflected accurately in GDP, necessitating new valuation methods. AI's role...
Porto Business School Pioneers Flexible Learning in Executive Education
Content Summary: Porto Business School introduces the Flexible Learning model (Flex Model) for Executive Masters and MBA Programs, tailoring offerings to fit the professional, personal, and geographical needs of its students. By integrating in-person, online, hybrid, and self-paced learning options, this innovation allows students to partake in high-quality education without the constraints of commuting, presenting a blend that encompasses fully online classes or a combination of online and in-person sessions. This model addresses the balancing act of modern professional life, promoting accessibility, flexibility, and engagement without compromising the essence of learning and networking. Content Based Observations: Flexibility in learning modes (in-person, online, hybrid) is...
A New Era in International Enrollment
Content Summary: The 2023-24 academic year saw international student enrollment in the U.S. increase by 6.6 percent, surpassing pre-pandemic figures, with India surpassing China as the top source of international students for the first time since 2009. This shift highlights a change in the landscape of international education, with significant growth from South Asian and African countries. Graduate student numbers have risen notably, while undergraduate enrollments have dipped. The Open Doors report also reflects challenges such as increasing visa denial rates and political uncertainties that could impact future enrollment trends. Content Based Observations: The growth in international student enrollment is predominantly driven by graduate students, indicating a shift towards higher...
Foreign Enrollments at U.S. Colleges Hit a New High. It’s Not Due to an Influx of New Students.
Content Summary The 2023-24 academic year saw the highest number of international students on record in the United States, surpassing pre-Covid numbers. Notably, this surge was not driven by new student enrollments but rather by graduates choosing to remain in the U.S. for employment opportunities. Content Based Observations Graduate Employment Impact: The trend of international graduates remaining in the U.S. to work influences student enrollment figures. Post-Covid Recovery: The international student body has rebounded, reaching new heights post-pandemic. Work Opportunities Over New Enrollments: Current international student growth is linked more to work prospects than to an increase in incoming students. Changing Dynamics: The landscape of international education in the U.S. is...
Trump’s Victory Spurs U.S. Students To Explore Studying Abroad
Content Summary In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, there was a significant increase in U.S. students searching for bachelor’s and master’s programs abroad, with daily searches on Studyportals jumping from 2,000 to nearly 11,000. This spike parallels a broader trend of declining confidence in U.S. higher education among Americans, exacerbated by political discontent and financial concerns. The notable rise in interest for studying in countries like the U.K., Canada, Germany, and Ireland suggests that political events can significantly influence educational choices, highlighting a heightened curiosity in international education amidst uncertain domestic political and educational climates. Content Based Observations Political climates and presidential elections can greatly...
INSEAD launches innovative Global EMBA Flex programme
Content Summary INSEAD has introduced its Global Executive MBA Flex (GEMBA Flex), combining rigorous curriculum with a flexible learning format. The program, encompassing world-class faculty and diverse multi-campus experiences, offers a hybrid of in-person, live virtual, and asynchronous learning, tailored to professionals’ evolving needs. It emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, networking, and career support. The GEMBA Flex also reflects INSEAD’s commitment to sustainability by reducing the travel requirements for participants. Content Based Observations The GEMBA Flex program embodies the flexibility required by contemporary executives, integrating various learning modalities. It retains academic rigor and quality with consistent admission standards and curriculum as the traditional...
A Model to Enhance Students’ AI Literacy
Content Summary: The AI in Teaching and Learning framework at Queen Mary University of London empowers students to develop AI literacy progressively via a bottom-up approach across three levels: foundational, intermediate, and advanced. This model, mirroring Bloom's taxonomy stages, enhances not only practical AI skills but also critical evaluation and creativity while emphasizing AI's ethical use. Content Based Observations: AI literacy is critical for future employability, necessitating its integration into graduate business education. A structured, level-based approach to AI education helps students build competencies from basic knowledge to creative application. The Queen Mary University model encourages inclusivity and ethical considerations in AI learning. Resistance to AI in...
Following Wharton’s Lead, 2 Top European B-Schools Launch ‘Flex’ EMBAs
Content Summary In 2022, Wharton initiated a trend by launching an executive MBA program characterized by its flexibility and significant online component, cited for its innovation and high cost. Two prestigious European business schools, INSEAD and IMD, have recently announced their entry into this evolving landscape, launching their versions of flexible EMBA programs. These programs, set to start in the coming years, are designed to be completed through a blend of in-person and online modules, aiming to cater to the changing needs of executives by providing options for personalized learning paths, schedule flexibility, and the possibility to balance professional and personal commitments. Content Based Observations Industry Trend toward Flexibility: The launch of flexible, hybrid EMBA...
Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business introduces Stackable MBA
Content Summary Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business has launched a Stackable MBA program, a pioneering approach in Baltimore that allows working professionals to tailor their education through a selection of certificate programs. Each certificate, encompassing four courses, can stand alone or be combined into the MBA curriculum, offered in both hybrid and fully online formats. This flexible and cost-effective model enables students to quickly gain specialized skills, offering immediate value and the option to progress to a full MBA. The program culminates in a comprehensive education marked by multiple credentials, incorporating five core MBA courses alongside two specialty certificates. Content Based Observations The Stackable MBA prioritizes flexibility and...
How Business School Applications Surged With Rise in Domestic Interest
Content Summary The GMAC Application Trends Survey reveals a 12 percent increase in global graduate management education (GME) program applications, with growth primarily driven by domestic applicants. This surge is evident across MBA, Master of Accounting, and Master in Management programs, attributed to a heightened domestic interest within various global regions, except for noted declines in Canada and the U.K. Additionally, there's a significant interest in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into curricula, alongside demands for lifelong learning and financial degree support. The survey underscores shifting priorities towards local study opportunities, diversity in applicant demographics, and the importance of non-degree credentials and financial assistance. Content Based...
Is It Time to Regulate AI Use on Campus?
Content Summary The University of Massachusetts at Amherst faced challenges integrating AI to evaluate student writing, dealing with confusion over AI-generated scores and concerns regarding the detection tool's reliability. The institution corrected earlier assertions about policy creation and the task force involved, clarifying joint efforts from administrators and the faculty senate, with a greater number of participants than originally reported. Content Based Observations AI tools for assessing academic work can create uncertainty due to interpretive dilemmas and reliability questions. Institutions may need clearer policies governing AI use, reflecting collaborative engagement from faculty and administration. Rapid advancements in AI technology call for continued evaluation and...
How Can We Educate a Future-Forward Workforce?
Summary: The "Future-Forward Workforce" report by the Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS) highlights the evolving expectations of new graduates entering the business world. These individuals, shaped by a digital education and global instability, prioritize flexibility, purpose, personal growth, and impact over traditional career norms. They seek careers that offer challenges, opportunities for continuous development, and align with their values. Business schools are urged to adapt by fostering skills like adaptability, self-reflection, and lifelong learning to meet these expectations and the demands of an uncertain future. Observations: Changing Career Expectations: Graduates today yearn for meaningful work that contributes to societal and environmental well-being, challenging...
USING A DOCUMENTARY, THE SOCIAL DILEMMA IN ASSESSMENT FOR MBA STUDENTS
Abstract: This paper explores an innovative assessment method in the MBA-level course “Digital Marketing Management,” where students critically engaged with the documentary The Social Dilemma to examine the impact of big data on digital marketing strategies (Daniels, 2012). The course, designed around advanced principles of digital marketing, integrated this documentary to illustrate the practical challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by today’s digital marketers (Dwivedi et al., 2021). Students were tasked to identify how the documentary depicts the disruptive power of big data and to discuss the resultant barriers, ethical considerations, and data protection challenges within the digital marketing landscape. The assessment revealed that students could effectively link theoretical...
Dr. Sandeep Mazumder Named Berry’s 9th President
Extracted Content: The Berry College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president, effective July 1, 2025. Mazumder currently serves at Baylor University in Texas as the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the nationally ranked Hankamer School of Business. Before assuming his role at Baylor in 2021, Mazumder served as Chair of the Department of Economics at Wake Forest University in North Carolina from 2017 to 2021, where he began his teaching career in 2009. Mazumder feels called to Berry College because of its emphasis on educating the head, heart and hands to inspire leaders who will nurture thriving communities. Citation: Berry College. “Dr. Sandeep Mazumder Named Berry’s 9th President.” Berry College, November 11, 2024....
5 Reasons Why Trump’s Election Could Be A Good Thing For B-School Applicants
Content Summary The article discusses the potential benefits of Trump's reelection for business school applicants, emphasizing a pro-business climate with policies fostering economic growth, lower inflation, and entrepreneurship. Key points include the bolstering of the job market, especially in sectors popular with MBA graduates, such as Big Tech. Proposed policies also promise reduced living costs through energy initiatives, stable immigration for international students, and a favorable corporate tax environment. Highlighted too, is the need for greater ideological diversity in business education to broaden understanding and dialogue among future business leaders. Content Based Observations Business schools can leverage the pro-business climate to tailor programs that prepare graduates...
What Skills-Based Hiring Means for Higher Ed
Content Summary The evolving job market increasingly values skills over traditional degree credentials, prompting a significant shift toward skills-based hiring. Employers, recognizing that practical experience and skills often predict job success more accurately than degrees, are adjusting hiring criteria. This transition challenges higher education institutions to adapt by emphasizing skills development in their curricula. Initiatives like microcredentials and curriculum adjustments aim to align educational outcomes with market demands, ensuring students can articulate their classroom learning as practical, employable skills. This shift underscores the need for higher education to bridge the gap between academic achievements and real-world competencies. Content Based Observations The...
Bentley Launches A Professional MBA For What Comes Next
Content Summary Bentley University's Professional MBA emphasizes integrating emerging technologies like AI and blockchain into its curriculum, recognizing their strategic importance in a rapidly evolving business landscape. The program aims to equip students with advanced skills in data-driven decision-making and analytics, reflecting a broader movement toward tech integration in business education. Bentley's commitment to experiential learning, including hands-on projects with real-world data, is designed to prepare graduates to lead with ethical insight and innovation in various industries increasingly influenced by technological advancements. Content Based Observations There is a growing necessity for business programs to incorporate advanced technologies into their curricula to stay...
What Trump’s Victory Means for Higher Ed (Poets and Quants)
Content Summary: Trump's re-election as President, marked by his controversial stands and impactful policies, could herald significant changes for U.S. business education. Expectations include a notable drop in international applications, potential challenges for students seeking practical training opportunities in the U.S., a probable restructuring or defunding of the Department of Education, and drastic shifts in diversity and inclusion funding at universities. This context places immense pressures on the future of global graduate business education, mirroring the broader societal and political divide influenced by educational attainment levels. Content Based Observations: The climate for international students in the U.S. might become less welcoming, leading to decreased applications...
What Trump’s Victory Means for Higher Ed (Inside Higher Ed)
Content Summary: Donald J. Trump's re-election could bring significant changes to U.S. higher education, potentially heightening scrutiny of academic institutions and fostering policy reforms that may influence campus culture and governance. His administration may focus heavily on reducing ideological biases perceived in universities, revising college accreditation to align with new educational priorities, and enforce policy changes that impact civil rights protections, international student regulations, and funding paradigms. Possible shifts include increased criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reduced federal interventions, and a revisitation of Title IX rules, potentially flaring concerns over the broader value and role of higher education in societal...
New ASU certificate to address veteran underemployment
Content Summary Arizona State University (ASU) has introduced a pioneering Certificate in Veteran Employment and Development, aimed at equipping HR professionals and hiring managers with the necessary tools to effectively recruit, hire, and develop veteran talent. This initiative, a collaboration among various organizations, seeks to bridge the gap between military and corporate cultures, enhancing the recognition and integration of veterans' unique skill sets in the workplace. The certification focuses on comprehending military terminology, recognizing valuable veteran skills during interviews, and implementing best practices for onboarding and retention, thus addressing the chronic issue of veteran underemployment. Content Based Observations There's a significant gap in understanding...
How Industry-Academia Collaborations Create Impact
Content Summary Industry-academia collaborations are shaping the impact across sectors by enhancing capabilities through knowledge exchange. These partnerships propel innovation and technology transfer, crucial for knowledge-based economies and higher education institutions' societal contribution. Effective collaboration mechanisms increase return on investment and underpin government demands for evidence of societal impact, benefitting universities and businesses alike. Content Based Observations Collaborations between businesses and universities are key drivers of innovation and societal impact. Such partnerships enhance practical knowledge and can improve teaching, learning, and research outcomes in academia. Clear frameworks and outcome tracking are essential for successful...
Anatomy Of An MBA Makeover: UConn’s Flex & OMBA Programs
Content Summary: The University of Connecticut's School of Business has significantly revamped its MBA offerings post-COVID, transitioning from a traditional full-time MBA to a flexible structure with a 100% Online MBA and a part-time hybrid Flex MBA program. By updating its models to better accommodate modern students' desire for flexibility, customization, and diverse course offerings, including contemporary topics like AI and emotional intelligence, UConn has witnessed substantial enrollment increases and geographical diversification of its student body. Content Based Observations: Flexibility in course delivery and scheduling enhances program appeal, aligning with diverse student needs and preferences. Geographic expansion of the student body can enhance a program’s diversity and...