Business as a change agent for higher education
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
Partnerships between businesses and higher education hold the key to pushing through the growing skepticism around the lasting value of a college degree.
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Business leaders bemoan new grads’ work ethic
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 18, 2023
Executives, business owners and senior managers reported concerns with their work ethic and communications skills in a recent survey.
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Nearly thirty years of reviewing business and management provision
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Last time an English regulator published a detailed review of the state of the art in business and management was during the Major administration. The post Nearly thirty years of reviewing business and management provision appeared first on Wonkhe. David Kernohan finds we've lost a lot of focus in the intervening years.
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Content Marketing For Business Schools: Building A Strong LinkedIn Presence
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 10, 2024
Reading Time: 11 minutes As a business school, not only is it imperative that you use the right platforms to reach the right audience, but it’s also crucial that you present a cohesive brand identity to prospective students. Those interested in pursuing a business education will likely be active on this platform.
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Plan B for business
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 28, 2022
No matter who is at BEIS currently Horizon affiliation is critical to business as well as universities. The post Plan B for business appeared first on Wonkhe. James Coe has been reading UKRI board papers.
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Virtual Coffee, Ice Cream Shops Help Students Learn Business
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 10, 2024
Virtual Coffee, Ice Cream Shops Help Students Learn Business Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Business schools are moving beyond case studies or site visits and utilizing virtual reality in classrooms to help students master supply chain management. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey
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Higher Ed Corporate Partnerships Part I: Position Your School to Market to Businesses Effectively
MindMax
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
At MindMax , we’ve spent years honing our approach to helping schools effectively market to not only prospective students but also businesses they’re targeting for corporate partnerships. When marketing to businesses, schools must demonstrate value in relation to cost. Business is personal. Frictionless experiences.
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Kogod Business School Infuses Curriculum and Operations with AI Instruction
Campus Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
The Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington, DC, has announced its curriculum and day-to-day operations will feature artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to ensure that existing and new students and staff will have the training they need to remain current in job skills required for this rapidly advancing technology. (..)
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OfS turns its attention to franchised business courses with a foundation year
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Jim Dickinson reads the runes The post OfS turns its attention to franchised business courses with a foundation year appeared first on Wonkhe. England's higher education regulator has announced its areas of focus for its next round of inspections.
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GMAC partners with Unibuddy on business schools
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Graduate Management Admission Council has partnered with Unibuddy to improve the application process for students exploring European business schools as a study option. The post GMAC partners with Unibuddy on business schools appeared first on The PIE News.
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Navitas opens first pathway at French business school
The PIE News
JANUARY 17, 2024
Navitas has entered the French international education sector as it revealed a 10-year partnership with ICN Business School. The ICN International College is planned to open on the business school’s campus in Paris in Autumn 2024. The post Navitas opens first pathway at French business school appeared first on The PIE News.
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U.S. Business Schools’ Talent Pipeline Problem
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Business Schools’ Talent Pipeline Problem Sarah Bray Thu, 12/07/2023 - 03:00 AM Over time, the missing population in the faculty ranks could well be professors from America, which will lose an edge in the research and teaching of best business practices, writes Jennifer Nahrgang. Byline(s) Jennifer Nahrgang
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This week in 5 numbers: Wiley sells its OPM business
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
We’re rounding up some of our week’s top stories, from an acquisition in the online program management space to cuts at another public university.
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Emory Launches Graduate Business Degree for Veterans
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 12, 2023
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School recently announced the launch of a specialized Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree program for veterans and military service members. The post Emory Launches Graduate Business Degree for Veterans appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity.
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Verusha Maharaj, Red & Yellow Business School
The PIE News
MAY 10, 2023
Verusha Maharaj heads up Red & Yellow, a creative business school based in Cape Town. We’re all shaking because the robots are coming to take our jobs,” says Verusha Maharaj, managing director of Red & Yellow Creative School of Business. But, unlike some, Maharaj isn’t fazed by this. “As
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Academic Partnerships to buy Wiley’s OPM business for base price of $110M
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The deal is yet another sign of big changes underway in the online program management market, according to one ed tech analyst.
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2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award Winners
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 2, 2023
Twenty-two institutions and companies received the 2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the leader in advancing best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The post 2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award Winners appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity.
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William’s Quest for a Transformative Business Education Leads to the UNT BSGB
Coursera blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Because of his company’s use of Coursera, William soon discovered that he could also separately explore transformational degree programs like the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) offered by the University of North Texas (UNT) on Coursera. He says, “You can’t fail because you always have someone in [your] corner.”
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3 Strategies to Protect Your Business Office Against Fraud
University Business
MARCH 26, 2024
Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, April 30th at 2 pm ET Colleges and universities are increasingly becoming targets of many types of fraud, including sophisticated financial criminal activities focused on the business office.
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UK top among business school students – survey
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The UK is the preferred destination for some 40% of business school students, according to a recent survey of some 3,000 individuals. The latest Business of Branding study by CarringtonCrisp , in association with EFMD , found that the UK was the most sought after business education destination, followed by the US.
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Business schools seeking transformation in business model shift
The PIE News
JANUARY 5, 2023
Business schools were able to knock down the traditional barriers of physical space and time to reach their students, meanwhile opening themselves up to a potential brand new global market. One leading European business school said that their unique selling point was a focus on local students with 85% of their cohort being domestic.
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Jamestown Business College to Close
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Jamestown Business College, a for-profit institution in New York founded in 1886, is no longer accepting students and plans to close, according to a statement posted to its website Thursday.
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Mastering the Code of Business: A Seasoned Software Engineer’s Journey to the iMBA
Coursera blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
You need those business skills,” he said. Initially, Batle set about learning the business side of things by doing. Batle decided to pursue an online Master of Business Administration (iMBA) with the well-regarded University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business. I chose business analytics and digital marketing.”
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Indian business school to open UK campus in 2023
The PIE News
JUNE 22, 2023
S P Jain’s London School of Management has become the first Indian-origin business school to be able to award UK degrees, it has been announced. The post Indian business school to open UK campus in 2023 appeared first on The PIE News.
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3 Keys to Modernizing Your Business Office
University Business
JANUARY 11, 2024
Register Now Date & Time: Wednesday, February 28 at 2 pm ET The higher ed business office is integral to any institution, supporting the experiences of students, educators, and other community members.
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Is this the future of business school learning?
University Business
JANUARY 5, 2024
Business schools are filled with educators who cut their teeth on case studies. Invented over 100 years ago at Harvard, these teaching tools are used in about 40% of MBA classes at most top business schools, such as Harvard Business School (HBS), which uses it in 80% of its classes. And guess what?
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Business schools alumni: 48% want lifelong learning
The PIE News
JANUARY 9, 2023
Business school alumni are seeking further lifelong learning opportunities from their alma maters, new research has suggested. “It’s clear that business schools are missing a trick when it comes to engaging this market,” Crisp added. “Lifelong learning amongst alumni is a huge opportunity for business schools.
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Towson University Withdraws Controversial Business Analytics Doctorate Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 28, 2023
Towson University has withdrawn its proposal for a business analytics Ph.D. D program in business analytics,” commission spokesman Derrick Coley wrote in an email Friday. program after Maryland’s Office of the Attorney General questioned the validity of the vote approving it, The Daily Record reported.
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40% of business leaders believe graduates aren’t prepared to work. Are they right?
University Business
AUGUST 9, 2023
The online degree ranking service surveyed more than 1,200 business leaders in July and found that 40% believe recent college graduates are “very” or “somewhat” unprepared for the workforce, and nearly half (46%) say educators are at fault. Who are these business leaders? Are they right?
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Learning from European business schools’ international recruitment approaches
The PIE News
JANUARY 13, 2023
One could argue business schools are the original international education providers, in addition to viewing international trade as the most lucrative of business endeavours. The survey also identified that students have a dual approach when searching for potential business schools.
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Business school to build hospitality schools in China
The PIE News
AUGUST 29, 2023
A new partnership between Les Roches business school and Mountain Education Group is set to create a unique network of hospitality-focused higher education campuses in China. The post Business school to build hospitality schools in China appeared first on The PIE News.
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Course Sharing: Business Models and the Learning Ecosystem in Action
Higher Education Today
AUGUST 10, 2023
Read more » The post Course Sharing: Business Models and the Learning Ecosystem in Action appeared first on Higher Education Today. Read posts one and two.
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France: business schools see two-fold int’l increase
The PIE News
JULY 11, 2023
The amount of international students studying in France’s business schools has more than doubled in five years, data has shown. According to data from Campus France, between 2016 and 2021, the number of international students enrolled in the country’s business schools grew by 104%.
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Zovio shareholders approve plan to go out of business
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Shareholders for the former University of Arizona Global Campus contractor approved a plan that will have it selling off remaining assets and dissolving.
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PwC to open China business campus
The PIE News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
PwC will invest $144 million in the development of a new training campus in China, in partnership with two business schools. . The Institute is being developed together with business schools INSEAD and Thunderbird School of Global Management, and the Danish Design Centre.
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Business Diversity Programs Connect Universities with Communities
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The university needed to show the diverse vendor community that CUNY was open for business.” The university is now working toward ambitious supplier diversity targets, aiming to do 30 percent of its business with state-certified minority and women-owned…
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Google launches Advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence certificates on Coursera
Coursera blog
APRIL 6, 2023
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera We are excited to announce two new advanced Professional Certificates from Google in Advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence , available on Coursera today. Business intelligence roles have over 166,000 job openings and a median salary of $96,000.
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Jamestown Business College ceases enrollment of new students, plans to close
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The New York for-profit blamed "the college’s size and the expanding government regulations" for its impending closure.
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Int’ls “excellent business” for Denmark
The PIE News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
International students are an excellent business for Denmark,” said Aske Nydam Guldberg, acting chairman of IDA. The post Int’ls “excellent business” for Denmark appeared first on The PIE News. It is time to make room for international students and to open up and invite them in.
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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 5, 2023
The career goals and objectives of business students have evolved greatly over the past decade. UMGC has agreements with all 16 community colleges in Maryland, says Dr. Pam Carter, vice president and dean of the School of Business, which offers seven undergraduate degree programs and 10 stand-alone certificates.
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Advancing Gender Equality in Data, Analytics, and AI - Women in AI, Omdia, AI Business
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 14, 2024
Findings from the Omdia, AI Business and Women in AI survey uncovered several key areas where work can be done to improve gender equity in the AI industry [link] We want men to actively support women as well, so it's not just about women helping women. It's a deeply ingrained social system that we must address now more than ever before.”
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From Specialization to MBA — A Learner’s Path Through the Gies College of Business
Coursera blog
JANUARY 25, 2023
When he decided to enroll in the Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), he set himself on a path towards acceptance into the Master of Business Administration (iMBA) program. What made you want to earn your MBA?
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Why you need to teach your business school students to lead like a coach, not a boss
University Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The business landscape is rapidly changing. The old way of doing business is becoming obsolete, including out-of-date management styles. But bad news for bosses: Those who frequently consider communication one-way down the chain of command are less likely to succeed in the brave new world of business. New skills are expected.
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Towson Business Ph.D. Program Duplicates Morgan State Offering, HBCU Advocates Allege
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 16, 2023
HBCU advocates have voiced concerns to Maryland officials about how approving a doctoral business analytics program at Towson University violates a 2021 federal ruling, The Baltimore Banner reported. in Business Administration generally or of the concentration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.” TU’s STEM-centered Ph.D
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