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Start-up ventures are red hot among MBAs, who are inspired by the likes of Uber and Airbnb. Silicon Valley innovation is increasingly a focus for business schools.

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.

Skilling up and scaling up are not mutually exclusive pursuits. Business schools are temping entrepreneurs to their programs but start-ups remain wary of investing in education.

A core group of business schools have accelerated the careers of the chief executives at companies including Walmart, Chevron and JPMorgan.

Technology groups are leading growth in recruitment across Asia Pacific. Companies from healthcare to finance are tapping business schools for talent to fuel Asian expansions.

The biggest banks and management consultancy firms are ramping up women-only recruiting efforts at business schools, with scholarship funding and internship offers.

There is a growing need for creative outfits to combine with business managers. Some of the luxury sector’s biggest players are teaming up with business schools to educate the next generation.

Luxury managers are grappling with commercial and creative interests, and new digital channels. Luxury growth is focused on Asia Pacific but the focus is shifting back to developed markets.

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

Online learning has become a staple as the world’s top business schools are disrupted by digital technologies, and Europe is leading the way.