Special Report

Responsible Business Education

At a time when campuses are under pressure to go green, MBA students want jobs with real social purpose beyond just making money, while academic ESG research is in danger of trailing behind.

Plus, explore tables showcasing best practice in societal impact at business schools around the world.

Business schools work towards a better world

Ideas for how to have a societal impact abound but agreed definitions are in short supply

Social purpose: how business schools measure up

Best practice examples of sustainability, ethics and social purpose

MBA students seek higher ‘purpose’ than mere money

Ethical capitalism attracts graduates considering business degrees

Jobseekers want employers to commit to social impact

MBA graduates can spot the difference between corporate PR hype and the real thing

Business schools pivot towards responsible capitalism

Institutions back sustainability amid growing concerns about climate change and inequality

Business schools urged to practise what they preach

Institutions need to do more than overhaul curriculums to develop green campuses

Are academics lagging in debate on future of business?

Researchers urged to lead drive to make capitalism more sustainable and inclusive