Master Industry trends
The Intersection of Master’s Degrees and Emerging Trends
The business world is constantly evolving, with emerging trends like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) creating rapid change. Companies are increasingly focused on corporate social responsibility and making a positive impact that goes beyond profit. Additionally, the rise of AI is reshaping higher education and the business world. These trends are increasingly impacting master’s degree curricula. Schools are putting increased focus on equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to stay ahead of the curve.
Through our articles, we delve into how these trends are influencing master’s degree programs and transforming industries. We offer firsthand insights from students and professionals at the forefront of change.
The Next Generation of Business Leaders
Understanding and integrating the latest industry trends is crucial for the next generation of business leaders. Our articles will help you gain a deeper understanding of how master’s degree programs are adapting to these changes.
Dive into our resources to discover how embracing these trends can enhance your master’s degree experience and prepare you for the ever-changing business world. Let the stories of those who are leading the way inspire you to make a difference.
Master’s or MBA: Which one is right for you?
Can’t decide between a master’s or an MBA? To help you understand the differences and similarities between them, we spoke to Kateryna Skytalinska, International Admissions Manager at Geneva Business School.
November 15, 2021
Leading for good in the Social Impact Project at ESMT Berlin
In the Social Impact Project during the Master in Management (MIM) program at ESMT Berlin, students serve as pro-bono consultants for a social impact organization of their choice. MIM student Taylar Herman told MASTERGRADSCHOOLS about her Social impact Project, in which she and her team helped Raise Your Voice, an organization based in Saint Lucia that supports and empowers victims of domestic violence. During this unique project, Taylar gained important professional skills, such as cross-cultural communication and leadership, that will allow her to continue making an impact beyond ESMT.
September 10, 2021
Is Zoom University here to stay?
The global coronavirus pandemic forced universities around the world to go digital and offer online alternative methods of learning. MASTERGRADSCHOOLS spoke to Oliver Matthews, Chief Marketing Officer at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, to learn more about the future of online and blended learning and whether postgraduate education is still worth the cost without in-person learning.
August 11, 2021
Why coding is a fundamental skill in businesses today
Neville Fernandes is an MS Business Analytics student at Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business. He tells us why coding is the number one skill required to work in business today, why Silicon Valley is the perfect place to build skills like coding, and why you shouldn’t forget about soft skills.
June 25, 2021
Choose a future-forward digital curriculum for your master’s
We spoke to Master’s in Management (MIM) alumna Azra Habibija about her experience at ESMT Berlin. She told us why she chose ESMT, how ESMT helped her achieve her career goals, and why students shouldn’t let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from following their dreams.
June 07, 2021
The myths of online education: Inclusion, fairness & bias
Mary Farmer is a consultant, academic, and thought leader in the field of organizational behavior. A former Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Philips, Mary has worked with many of the world’s largest multinationals on leadership, diversity and inclusion, gender balance, organizational health, engagement, and retention. In this article, Mary discusses the great benefits of online, asynchronous education, and how it fosters fairer, more inclusive learning environments for students.
April 26, 2021
How to prepare for a career in today’s remote workforce
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a huge shift in the way we live and work, we spoke to Marcel Kalis, the Head of Career Services at ESMT Berlin, who told us how his team is supporting Master in Management (MIM) students during this turbulent time, how the new virtual landscape is introducing new opportunities for students and companies alike, and the skills students need to succeed in a remote job in Germany.
March 30, 2021
Is consulting for you? Successful INSEAD alumni share their industry insights
With a total value of around $250 billion, the global consulting sector is one of the largest and most mature markets within the professional services industry. In this article, INSEAD’s Global Consulting Lead offers some perspectives on the industry and how the INSEAD Master in management (MIM) can help to prepare you for a successful career in consulting.
March 23, 2021
Decision-makers of the future: Learning programming skills in your Master’s in Finance
Juan Villafrade is a student at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University, where is doing his MSc in Global Finance. He is also a Senior Analyst in Finance Transformation and Business Reporting at real estate advisory firm Newmark Knight Frank. He tells MASTERGRADSCHOOLS how Fordham University sets its students up for success and why learning from the past is crucial for moving forward.
February 04, 2021
Overcoming our new normal: How INSEAD is able to stay open during COVID-19
Florence Bares is a student at INSEAD’s Master in Management (MIM). Among other things, she told MASTERGRADSCHOOLS how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting her studies and why INSEAD is one of the only schools able to stay open during this difficult time.
October 20, 2020
Miami students get real world experience in helping lead a business through a pandemic
Students enrolled in entrepreneurial consulting, the capstone course for the entrepreneurship major at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, got more than what they expected in the way of experiential learning during the spring semester.
May 05, 2020