Nyenrode Business University.
NYENRODE EARNS TRIPLE CROWN ACCREDITATION
Nyenrode Business University has earned AACSB accreditation, completing the “Triple Crown” of international business school accreditations. The Dutch school now holds AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS recognition. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide have all three.
AACSB cited Nyenrode’s strong reputation in the Netherlands and its focus on connecting academic research with real-world practice. The accreditor also highlighted the school’s ties to the business community and its international outlook. Nyenrode’s faculty, alumni network, and corporate partnerships span multiple countries.
Micky Adriaansens, chair of Nyenrode’s executive board, said the accreditation reflects the school’s approach to education. “It is an international recognition of our way of working,” she says. “Translating and applying scientific knowledge in practice—that is what Nyenrode excels at.”
Accrediting bodies evaluate business schools on factors such as program quality, research, governance, and societal impact. Schools must also demonstrate a clear strategy and strong international engagement.
Nyenrode already held AMBA and EQUIS accreditation before earning AACSB. The latest recognition follows a multi-year review of the university’s programs, faculty, research output, and ties to professional practice.
A class at Rotman School of Management. Courtesy
ROTMAN LAUNCHES AI ANALYTICS MASTER’S
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto has launched a new program aimed at professionals working with data and analytics. The Master of Management Analytics – AI will begin in fall 2027 and targets professionals with three to ten years of experience in analytics or data-driven roles.
The 15-month program builds on Rotman’s existing Master of Management Analytics degree. The new version adds leadership and strategy courses designed for the AI era. Participants will study topics such as machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling while applying those tools to areas like marketing, finance, and operations.
The program follows a hybrid format so students can continue working. Classes will take place online two evenings each week, with four in-person intensive modules during the program.
Faculty and industry practitioners will teach the courses, focusing on both technical skills and business decision-making. Students will also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through real-world applications of analytics and AI.
Scott Liao, vice-dean for pre-experience and specialized programs, said demand is rising for professionals who can connect AI tools with business strategy. The program aims to prepare leaders who can translate analytics into business impact.
ESADE NAMES DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Esade Business School in Spain has appointed Michele Quintano as director of Esade Executive Education. The unit delivers management training programs for executives and organizations and ranks among the top five globally for open executive programs in the most recent Financial Times Executive Education ranking.
Michele Quintano
Quintano will lead the academic and growth strategy for the portfolio. The programs focus on issues facing companies today, including organizational transformation, sustainability, corporate governance, and responsible leadership. The role will also oversee new content on technology and artificial intelligence.
Based in Madrid, Quintano will help strengthen the campus as a hub for executive education. Esade says the role will also deepen connections with companies in Spain and international markets.
Esade Executive Education offers open enrollment programs and custom training for organizations. The portfolio includes governance programs for board members and leadership initiatives such as Promociona, developed with the Spanish business organization CEOE.
Quintano previously served as deputy director of Esade Executive Education and is an associate professor in the school’s marketing department. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Esade and has also held roles at institutions including INCAE Business School in Costa Rica.
ESCP APPOINTS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION LEAD
France’s ESCP Business School has named Professor Cédric Denis-Rémis executive vice president for executive education and corporate relations. He will also serve as director of the new ESCP School of Technology. The appointment took effect February 23.
Denis-Rémis will report to ESCP Dean and Executive President Léon Laulusa and join the school’s executive committee. The role places him in charge of strengthening executive education and corporate partnerships while helping lead ESCP’s technology-focused initiatives.
Cédric Denis-Rémis
Denis-Rémis built his career at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and higher education. He previously served as vice president of PSL University, where he oversaw development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and executive education. Earlier, he helped launch the Institute of Higher Education in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Mines Paris–PSL.
He has also led several international academic collaborations. These include roles in China as European executive director of the China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy and dean of the Shanghai JiaoTong–ParisTech Institute of Technology.
At ESCP, Denis-Rémis will help advance the school’s Bold & United strategic plan. One key project is the ESCP School of Technology, which will welcome its first cohort in 2027 and train students at the intersection of technology, strategy, and management.
ROLLINS COLLEGE LAUNCHES RICK GOINGS INSTITUTE FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, has launched the Rick Goings Institute for Management and Executive Leadership, a new initiative aimed at preparing executives to lead in uncertain and complex environments. The institute will begin offering programs in 2026, including custom corporate training and partnerships with organizations in Florida and globally.
The institute takes a different approach from traditional executive education. Instead of focusing primarily on reusable management frameworks, the programs emphasize judgment and clarity of thought. The goal is to help leaders make decisions when facing problems without clear precedents.
Rollins says the institute will draw on the strengths of a liberal arts education. Leaders will examine problems from multiple perspectives and collaborate with executives from business, nonprofit, and government sectors.
The launch also completes what Rollins calls its “Innovation Triangle,” a more than $200 million investment that includes the Rick Goings Institute, the Rollins Museum of Art, and The Alfond Inn. The institute plans to partner with organizations such as the Young Presidents’ Organization as it expands its executive programming.
Programs will focus on helping leaders anticipate market shifts, redesign operations, and translate strategy into action during periods of change.
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