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Business schools have been disrupted by the innovative use of new digital technologies. Platforms for Moocs are increasingly encroaching into the territory of the traditional MBA.

The gender gulf still exists but but there are signs that top business schools are bridging the divide.

A female start-up culture is blossoming at business schools and beyond. Former corporate workers are launching businesses for greater control over pay and careers.

There is growing political and business pressure on companies and universities to close the gender gap. Business schools are bringing more women into the boardroom.

The full-time MBA is seen as stale in some corners of the education market. But online programs, driven by student demand, have been an area of growth.

Recruiters from Microsoft and Oracle say they value MBA graduates, as the technology industry taps more business schools to help drive growth.

As businesses try to create economic value and contribute to society, MBA programs are increasingly focused on sustainability and social impact.

Global companies want business graduates who can speak multiple languages to lead their expansions. French, German, Spanish and Mandarin are most in demand.

Wealth management companies and units at banks have increased global recruitment significantly, as wealth managers grapple with new technologies and regulatory changes.

A survey of 33,000 leading employers and business schools has revealed which full-time European MBA programs provide the best investment returns.