In line with current thinking across a several leading business schools, many changes are
currently being considered for implementation in future. These directions have been
extensively researched and discussed within business schools and beyond and seem to provide
an obvious vision for an management programme.
In recent times, business schools have taken a
more analytical and discipline-based approach than before emphasizing analytics, models, and
statistics. However, the MBA graduates of the future need a global mindset, develop
leadership skills of self-awareness and self-reflection; and develop an understanding of the
roles and responsibilities of business, and the limitations of models and markets.
The other areas that will see adoption are:
1. Increased emphasis on soft skills to cater to rapidly changing business
environments.
2. Greater emphasis on cross functional skills and critical thinking, and an ability for
integrated thinking.
3. Increasing use of technology in classrooms such as flipped classrooms,
augmented reality and virtual reality.
4. Integration of tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, data science
and others that may develop over time, in learning outcomes.