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James Dean

Dean of the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler school explains why the two-year MBA programme will continue to be successful (launch mp3 file)

Q&A

Experts answer questions on the future of business schools

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Two heads are better than one

Columbia Business School in New York is the latest to recognise the value of interdisciplinary teaching

The business of knowledge

The relationship between academia and industry is a complex one

Video: the entrepreneur’s view, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou

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Industry leaders and business school deans share their views

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Soapbox

Soapbox: different skill set is required

A closer collaboration is needed between companies and business schools

The importance of career coaching

Business schools need to strike the right balance between teaching and mentoring their students

Soapbox: gulf between teaching and reality

There is a need for a new business school template, one that blends practice and theory

Soapbox: vital role of the specialised generalist

The need for MBAs with a broad range of skills is growing as companies face sustainability issues

Soapbox: Relevance, rather than an MBA

When it comes to entrepreneurship, the only way to acquire the necessary understanding is by practising the art, rather than studying it

Video: Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou

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David Schmittlein

Part one: For David Schmittlein, dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management, business education is about more than just the MBA. In a series of video interviews with Rebecca Knight, he explains his philosophy for twenty-first century management education.

Part two

David Schmittlein defends MBA education against charges that it contributed to the current financial crisis

Part three

Dean Schmittlein suggests how can business education help resolve the problems caused by the financial crisis

Multimedia highlights

Q&A: Executive Education 2010

Ask the Experts

Is executive education still a sound investment? A panel of experts answer your queries

MBA forum

Business Education

Are you thinking of applying for an MBA? Ask your questions and post your comments on the FT forums

MBA blog

Graduates

MBA students are blogging their business school experiences. Follow their progress online

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