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As businesses face mounting pressure to address climate change, resource scarcity, and economic uncertainty, graduate business schools must equip students with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable practices. Discover Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business' Professional MBA, designed to equip future leaders with skills in emerging technology and sustainability. https://hubs.la/Q02-hR0k0 #sponsored #bentleymba #bentelyuniversity #bentleygrad #professionalmba #mbasustainability #mbaprogram #sustainability #businessschool #bschool #business #mba

Another distinguished milestone for the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business: The Sustainable Innovation MBA program ranks #1 in the U.S. and #2 globally in Corporate Knights’ 2024 Better World MBA ranking! This is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovative leadership. As we strive for a better future for people and planet, it's crucial to prepare aspiring changemakers who are motivated to use business as a force for good in society. This pioneering program is designed and delivered by thought leaders who have defined the field of sustainable business through their research and practice. The accelerated one-year program equips students with the necessary skills to build sustainable businesses or transform conventional businesses into sustainable ones. It is an intense and rapid learning experience that allows graduates to return to the workforce making an impact in less time than a conventional two-year MBA. Corporate Knights Inc. is an independent media and research B Corp. Its media division publishes the award-winning sustainable-economy magazine Corporate Knights, circulated in The Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Its research division produces sustainability rankings, research reports, and financial product ratings based on corporate sustainability performance. Get more info: https://lnkd.in/ejYEYh4E ( 📷 Ben Chiappinelli, Colleen Goodhue, Sharon Harper, Chani Krech, and Dylan Wintersteen) #UVM #SustainableBusiness #MBA

I am delighted to lead the next iteration of the new online executive education program developed by Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Sustainability Strategies: Develop Initiatices to Transform Your Business. This eight-week online program empowers #business leaders to meet the challenges of the global #economy responsibly, while driving value creation for their organizations. With my colleague Eva Morales, we will have the chance to engage with an amazing cohort of nearly 100 participants who will: ☞ Develop their understanding of the impacts and root causes of climate change to communicate the value of sustainable business practices to key stakeholders. ☞ Learn to identify business opportunities that arise by transitioning to an environmentally sustainable organization. ☞ Understand the interdependence between innovation and sustainability as a guiding force for developing their own sustainability initiatives. ☞ Develop a proactive mindset to lead change effectively, with an eye toward positioning the organization as an agent of change. They will learn from the researches of renowned professors from the Stanford University: ☞ Joseph Piotroskti: The Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, ☞ William Barnett: The Thomas M. Siebel Professor of Business Leadership, Strategy, and Organizations, ☞ Chris Field: The Perry L. McCarty Director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment and Melvin and Joan Lane Professor for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies at Stanford University, ☞ Saumitra Jha: The Associate Professor of Political Economy, ☞ Haim Mendelson: The Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Professor of Electronic Business and Commerce, and Management, ☞ Erica Plambeck: The Charles A. Holloway Professor of Operations, Information and Technology, ☞ Stefanos Zenios: The Investment Group of Santa Barbara Professor of Entrepreneurship and Professor of Operations, Information & Technology ☞ Jonathan Levav: The King Philanthropies Professor of Marketing Eager to start! Find the link to the course in the comment section and download the brochure. You can apply until the 12th of September. #education #learning #business #sustainability #innovation #leadership #environment #strategy #climatechange #entrepreneurship

I am thrilled to announce that I’ve earned my third gold-sealed Certificate of Specialization from Harvard Business School Online, this time in Business in Society. Having completed courses in Global Business, Power and Influence for Positive Impact, and Sustainable Investing, I’ve deepened my understanding of how businesses can thrive while contributing positively to the world around us. This achievement marks another important milestone in my continuous learning journey, which is driven by my passion for both personal and professional growth. These courses have not only expanded my knowledge but also reshaped how I approach business challenges. The importance of global dynamics, the power of influence for good, and the impact of responsible investing now stand at the forefront of my mindset. As I look ahead to my next business involvement, I am excited to bring these perspectives into action. I believe that businesses can—and should—drive both profitability and positive societal change. I’m eager to contribute to organizations where innovation, sustainability, and purpose are key drivers of success. Thank you Harvard! More to come!! #continuouslearning #personaldevelopment #Businessinsociety #impact #HBSonline #professionaldevelopment #leadership #mindset

The Exeter MBA philosophy that has led to top rankings. We're excited to share this insightful video interview and accompanying article by MBATUBE™ | MBAGRADSCHOOLS, featuring Exeter MBA Programme Director Prof. Donald Lancaster. When discussing the MBA's dedication to prioritising sustainability, Professor Lancaster states: "We are inspiring leaders for a better world. And I think, unlike a lot of schools, we actually walk the walk rather than just talk about sustainability." This can be seen with the recent excellent news that we retained our position as #1 in the UK for the Corporate Knights 'Better World' MBA ranking, achieving this status for the second year in a row. Check out the full video (https://lnkd.in/gBzQWPtE) and article (https://lnkd.in/gJm9xPWu) by MBATUBE™ | MBAGRADSCHOOLS to learn more about our commitment to sustainability. University of Exeter University of Exeter Business School #MBATube #MBA #Sustainability

Business schools need academic rigor, but that is only the start – knowledge without action is futile. Do you agree? At INSEAD, we embed sustainability deeply into our teaching and #research in ways that drive action, and hence, impact in the business world: 💚 As the capstone to their curriculum, #MBA students play roles of company leaders solving strategic sustainability challenges, bridging the think-do gap faced by many business leaders today: https://lnkd.in/gtU_mxWe 💚 Initiatives such as the Master Strategist Day (MSD) see students working with real-world organisations and #socialenterprises, learning through hands-on experience and achieving real-world impact: https://lnkd.in/gvx6chiJ 💚 Our pioneering Business Sustainability Programme is catered to C-suite and senior executives, inspiring businesses from the top-down: https://lnkd.in/gGAWBTGB 💚 Our #faculty and their research has helped companies implement transformations for good (our Professors Atalay Atasu and Luk Van Wassenhove even had a hand in advising the European regulations on the circular economy!). If you were a #businessschool student today, how else would you want #sustainability to be integrated into your learning experience? Share it with us in the comments below! #inseadmoments #academicimpact #academicexcellence

🎓 🎙 Daniel Sharaiha's commencement speech was a call to action for HEC Paris 2024 graduates and all future leaders.   Daniel is a proud graduate of the Executive Master (EMS - GEMM HEC Paris Executive Education) in Change Leadership in collaboration with University of Oxford, a program celebrating its 20th anniversary.   He spoke of his academic journey as a progressive path towards understanding the notion of change and change management.   Daniel drew attention to the staggering global inequalities, including those faced by women, to highlight the urgent need for global change and the role that educated, compassionate leaders can play in addressing these issues.   🌐 The world is broken. The world needs change. To lead this change, Daniel invited his fellow graduates to live by global values such as justice, hope, peace, unity, tolerance, life, humanity and sustainability. Equity, diversity and intercultural dialogue are undoubtedly the values that drive Daniel the most. 🙏 👏 Thank you Daniel for reminding all 2024 graduates that their degree carries with it the responsibility to act for meaningful and lasting change in the world, and is a source of empowerment.   💓 And as you suggested, let's lead with our hearts, because love and empathy can also be powerful tools for change. #HECgrad24 #commencementspeech #graduationspeech #2024graduates #2024graduation #graduation #executives #executivemaster #change #changemanagement #lifelonglearning #inequality #inequity #love #executiveeducation  

📖 Happy news! Our latest research paper: "Implementing sustainability in teaching: The role of sustainability leadership and transformational leadership in the context of higher education institutions" has been published in Sustainable Development. The paper aims to explore the mechanism by which sustainability leadership and transformational leadership contribute to implementing sustainability-related aspects and the adoption of the SDGs by the teaching staff and whether these relationships are mediated by the higher education institutions (HEIs) level of social innovation tendency. This paper is part of the “100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals” initiative promoted by the Research and Transfer Centre Sustainability & Climate Change Management (FTZ-NK). This research sheds light on important mechanisms for promoting sustainability in education. You can read the full text here: https://lnkd.in/ediWPVEh #Sustainability #HigherEducation #Leadership #Research

Never say never to lifelong learning! 👨🏻🎓 And so, I decided to apply for a degree program at the Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. What’s that? In a nutshell: The next generation university for leaders and change makers: 🚀 Since starting in November, I haven't regretted a single moment. Here, it's not just about acquiring knowledge, but about developing skills for the 21st century. This promise is fully realized in the impact MBA in Sustainability, Innovation, and Leadership. 🎯 After an initial orientation phase covering topics like Purpose & Mission, Innovation, Strategy & Responsible Organizations, I am now already in the midst of the Calibration Phase. This approximately 27-week deep dive allows me to deepen my knowledge and upskill in areas such as Sustainability Management, Data-Driven Leadership, and Transformation Processes. 🦋 The ToU and MBA team, including (no exhaustive list) Dr. Thomas Funke, Christian Rebernik , Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld 🌱, Thomas Maidorfer and Irene Laochaisri, have built an excellent community where I can learn so much, especially due to the interdisciplinary composition. 🌱 And it was here that my mission statement was born: I embrace the challenge of our sustainable transformation by advocating for a new business as usual. #newusual #sustainability #nachhaltigkeit

The University of Victoria's MBA in Sustainable Innovation has been ranked #1 in Canada and #9 globally by Corporate Knights in the 2024 Better World MBA ranking. Corporate Knights praised the program’s ability to instill #holistic purpose in future leaders and prepare them to build a more inclusive #economy that benefits both society and the environment. The ranking evaluated 174 MBA programs worldwide, focusing on #sustainability integration in core courses and the percentage of alumni working in impact-driven organizations. https://lnkd.in/gFZ6czNC