Esade Business School is introducing two new Global Master’s programs designed to prepare graduates for an increasingly complex global economy.
As demand grows for professionals who can work across borders and alongside the newest tech, business schools are expanding their specialized master’s and executive education portfolios with new global formats and AI-focused credentials.
Esade Business School in Spain, University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, and Babson College each have recently launched new offerings that blend analytics, artificial intelligence, and hands-on learning.
ESADE LAUNCHES GLOBAL MASTER’S WITH ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST IMMERSIONS
Esade Business School is introducing two new Global Master’s programs designed to prepare graduates for an increasingly complex global economy. The Global Master in Finance and the Global Master in International Management will feature integrated international study in Asia and the Middle East. The first cohort is set to begin in September 2026.
Both 15-month programs start in Barcelona with core and specialized coursework based on Esade’s existing MSc degrees. Students will also complete region-focused classes on doing business in Asia or the Middle East. The structure aims to combine strong analytical training with direct exposure to key growth markets.
A central component is a 10-week international experience. Students will complete academic modules at either the University of Hong Kong or the American University in Dubai, followed by a Global Challenge project with local companies. The hands-on work is designed to give participants practical insight into regional business dynamics and leadership styles.
After returning to Barcelona, students can tailor their path through MBA electives or a professional internship. Esade leaders say the new programs reflect rising demand for professionals who can operate across cultures and markets. The school expects the degrees to strengthen its global portfolio and attract graduates seeking international careers.
Rotman School of Management
ROTMAN TO LAUNCH AI-FOCUSED MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ANALYTICS
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is launching a new Master of Management Analytics – AI (MMA – AI) program for business professionals. The 15-month hybrid degree will begin in fall 2027 and targets working professionals with three to ten years of experience in analytics and data-driven roles.
The program builds on Rotman’s existing Master of Management Analytics curriculum while adding leadership and strategy courses tailored to the AI era. Students will study machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling alongside applications in marketing, finance, operations, and leadership. The goal is to help professionals translate technical capability into business impact.
Courses will run primarily online in the evenings twice per week. Students will also complete four in-person intensive modules during the program. The format allows participants to continue working while developing advanced analytics and AI skills.
School leaders say demand is rising for professionals who can connect AI tools with strategic decision making. Rotman expects the new degree to strengthen its analytics portfolio and prepare graduates to lead in increasingly data-rich organizations.
Babson College is expanding its executive education portfolio with a new suite of AI and innovation credentials.
BABSON EXPANDS EXEC ED WITH AI AND INNOVATION CERTIFICATE
Babson College is expanding its Professional and Executive Education on-demand portfolio with a new suite of AI and innovation credentials. AI in Action: From Prompts to Innovation was developed with global education company Founderz to help professionals apply artificial intelligence to real business problems.
Kelly Lynch, Babson
Learners can choose from four digital badges and one certificate. Each self-paced course is designed for busy professionals and can be completed in a few hours. The curriculum focuses on rapid prototyping, workflow automation, and guided experimentation using Babson’s AI-THINK innovation framework.
Babson leaders say demand for AI skills continues to rise across industries. The program is meant to help professionals use AI as a strategic tool for decision making and productivity. Instruction is delivered by Founderz executives, applied scientists, architects, and innovation leaders from Microsoft and other companies. Academic oversight will come from Babson faculty.
“The strategic joining of business-focused AI instruction and entrepreneurial leadership is a powerful combination that allows professionals to create value at any level of an organization,” said Kelly Lynch, Executive Vice President at Babson. “This new collaboration with Founderz aligns with our assertion that understanding and applying AI is essential to learners at every stage.”
The collaboration marks Babson as the first U.S. institution to partner with Founderz. School officials say the goal is to combine entrepreneurial leadership with applied AI training so professionals can create value inside organizations or in new ventures.
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