Is the traditional MBA losing its edge, or is it simply evolving? In this episode, Andrew Crisp, owner of CarringtonCrisp, joins Ray to answer that question with insights from the firm’s comprehensive and influential Tomorrow’s MBA study. 

From the surprising drop in interest in international MBA programs to the surging demand for specializations in AI, healthcare, and sustainability, Andrew draws on more than 15 years of global student research to unpack the forces reshaping business education.

Join us as we discuss:

• [2:04] Geopolitical tensions and their impact on global education
• [12:10] How AI policy, integrity, and innovation will influence tomorrow’s MBA
• [15:17] If MBAs still justify their price tag, and rethinking ROI and personalization

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Tomorrow’s MBA study by CarringtonCrisp

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Guest Name: Andrew Crisp, Co-Founder, CarringtonCrisp

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-crisp-carringtoncrisp/?originalSubdomain=uk

Guest Bio: Andrew Crisp jointly founded CarringtonCrisp in 2003 with Mary Lou Carrington.

Drawing on considerable experience in research, strategy and communication, Andrew has built CarringtonCrisp into a global brand, known for its work across business schools and universities, including INSEAD, IMD, Columbia, Babson, CEIBS, UNSW AGSM, Vlerick, Rotterdam, Miami, Saïd, Judge, Cardiff, King's College London and many more.

Prior to setting up CarringtonCrisp, Andrew led the agency team that carried out the London Business School rebrand.  He also worked as the Employment Correspondent for The European newspaper, as Marketing Director for an internet business, writing training books for comedians Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones and as a student campaign leader at The Industrial Society.

Andrew is a regular speaker at industry events organised by groups such as the Chartered Association of Business Schools, EFMD and AACSB.  Andrew is often quoted in the media drawing on his knowledge of business education for the Financial Times, The Economist, BusinessBecause, the Globe and Mail, the Australian and other international titles.

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