To thrive in a world of rapid technological change, having the most knowledge and skills in advanced innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and automation is crucial to standing out from a crowded industry such as business. In fact, 74% of employers now actively seek AI and machine learning proficiency in MBA graduates. And with 963,500 openings projected each year on average, being proficient in these technologies will prove beneficial in the long run.
This is why more business schools worldwide are incorporating the latest technological advancements into their programmes. With an acute understanding and expertise in these modern innovations, plus business acumen, you will be able to solve complex business problems easily, increase company productivity, and bring uniqueness and novelty to the overall working process.
And it all starts with getting into a good business school. These institutions will act as a starting point that will lead towards a fulfilling career. These three business schools are among the top ones you should consider first.
ESCP Business School is the world’s oldest business school, founded in 1819. Source: ESCP Business School
ESCP Business School
ESCP Business School may be the world’s oldest business school – it was founded in 1819 – but it delivers programmes at the forefront of its field. An awareness and hands-on approach to environmental, technological, and societal transformation is embedded, leveraged and actively applied at all levels of the multi-accredited business school.
“Sustainable thinking, technical acumen and inclusive leadership are the skills of leaders who will face these transformations and change our world for the better,” Prof. Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School says. “Through education, research and partnerships, we are empowering the leaders who will navigate and contribute positively to these global transformations.”
Take the school’s AI initiative, for example. In collaboration with OpenAI, ESCP launched a proof-of-concept phase that gives students, staff and faculty access to ChatGPT Edu to test and learn how the technology might be used to drive innovation and shape the next generation of ethical business leaders.
But it’s not technological progress at all costs. At ESCP, it’s just as important to know how to navigate and leverage transformative innovations. Students and professors alike are called on to balance AI with EI (emotional intelligence) – part of the school’s larger approach to empower students to build both soft and hard skills that foster critical thinking and discernment.
It’s a well-rounded toolkit that’ll serve you well in your future career. ESCP is the only business school with six campuses across Europe’s key economic centres: Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin, and Warsaw. This only strengthens ESCP’s European model, the school’s central pillar prioritising humanism and multiculturalism. Home to more than 11,000 students representing 136 nationalities, ESCP offers a comprehensive vision of Europe and ranks fifth in the Financial Times’s 2024 ranking of the best European business schools. For graduates, it’s an effective launchpad to high-impact careers in the region and beyond.
Discover ESCP Business School today.
At the Chicago Booth, you’ll be guided by Nobel Prize winners and leading researchers in their fields of study who continue to have an enduring impact on the world of business, inside and outside the classroom. Source: University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
When it comes to education for the most seasoned of executives, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business leads the way. It has done so for over a century, with its suite of executive education programmes that fuse intellectual stimulation, great teaching, and cutting-edge research.
These programmes – that offer the latest business knowledge and theory with practical real-world applications – are just what executives need to navigate the new world order. The Full-Time MBA, Evening MBA, Weekend MBA, Global Executive MBA programmes, and the Master in Management, for example, are renowned for empowering students to think boldly and make an impact.
The Asness and Liew Master in Finance is rigorous and transformative, ensuring graduates are prepared to navigate the intricacies of this multidisciplinary industry. And then there’s Executive Education, which offers nearly 50 open-enrolment programmes globally to meet the evolving needs of executives and their organisations.
The best part? Each programme can be tailored to meet specific professional goals – allowing students to pick according to their interests, aspirations and experience. For example, there’s the freedom to tailor your MBA experience by taking specific courses and earning MBA concentrations that signal to future employers that you have deep knowledge of a particular field, along with relevant analytical skills and tools.
Global exposure is part of the experience. Chicago Booth has three world-class campuses in Chicago, London and Hong Kong – each of which houses exceptional faculty who are leaders in their fields. Throw in a vast network of over 54,000 alumni across every corner of the globe and it makes for a business education worth investing in – and one that will generate value for years to come.
London Business School is the #2 business school in Europe (Financial Times). Source: London Business School/Facebook
London Business School
Located in Regent’s Park, London Business School (LBS) is in the very heart of the UK’s capital. Here, students can pursue a range of programmes relating to business, including MSc, MBA and EMBAs across accounting, economics, finance, management science and operations, marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
Academic expertise is at the forefront of learning at LBS. In fact, it has an MBA and Master’s in Management programme that have both been ranked first by highly respected publications worldwide. They’re taught on campuses that place emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, making for an environment that encourages networking and connection as well as thinking for the greater good.
“Before LBS, a ‘network’ was just a buzzword – but I soon learned that the people you connect with are those who drive you forward,” says MIM graduate Claudia Broggi.
This is also a business school committed to driving the sustainable development agenda. A key way it does this is through preparing women for leadership roles. “I made the most of that diversity in terms of building my network and developing lifelong friendships – I’m still in touch with my whole class and we visit each other post-EMBA,” says Executive MBA Dubai graduate Alither Rutendo Mutsago-Makanya. “I also look beyond my immediate cohort’s alumni events here in Doha. I appreciate the power of building a solid, social capital – both in terms of career growth, and also on a very personal level.”
More than that, graduates from these programmes are proven to be consistently valued by employers worldwide. For example, 94% of LBS management graduates secured a job offer within three months of graduation, with an average starting salary of US$58,223. It’s truly a stepping stone to success – now and in the future.
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