A Business School Makeover

The 28 U.S. schools that receive governmental funding to promote international studies are looking at how to improve global perspectives in their schools and their communities—and how to succeed so well that such initiatives won’t even be needed in the future.

Replenishing the world’s supply of doctorates in business has become imperative. Educators worldwide offer their prescriptions for management education’s doctoral dilemma.

Business schools often cut corners in their research programs—but at what cost?

Tupperware CEO Rick Goings runs a billion-dollar company whose familiar products and brand have worldwide recognition. His formula for winning over the world market is straightforward: Understand your global market, and utilize every potential channel to distribute your product on an international scale.

SELF-EMPLOYED “MICROPRENEURS” ARE CHANGING THE WORKING MODEL OF BUSINESS, ACCORDING TO AUTHOR DANIEL PINK OF FREE AGENT NATION. IN A RECENT INTERVIEW, PINK DESCRIBED THE NEW PARADIGM AND POSTULATED THAT ITS GROWING NUMBER OF CONVERTS ALSO MAY SIGNAL A DRAMATIC SHIFT IN TRADITIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION MODELS.

The future of accounting may lie in educators’ efforts to transform the profession from one based in tradition to one that connects to the needs of business.

Business school architecture of the 21st century has undergone a renaissance, one in which facilities are defined by large, open areas that encourage interaction, teamwork, and a sense of community.