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

Business schools are competing with online learning groups for entrepreneurial students. Digital technologies have put courses onto the web that are designed for start-up founders.

A new social entrepreneurship centre at London School of Economics joins the growing list of top universities and b-schools pioneering social impact and start-ups.

Future business leaders are demanding an education that prepares them for grappling with the intersection of business, government and society.

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.

As populations age globally, business schools are helping to drive innovation in healthcare. There are lucrative opportunities to tap into the “silver economy”.

Entrepreneurs were once in a shallow minority at business schools – but corporate managers are flocking to the start-up scene at a rapid pace.

MBA students are leading venture capital funds that seek social impact. Funds have been flourishing at business schools as companies seek more flexible investments.

MBA entrepreneurs are in the race among technology companies to find ways to turn biological information into business innovation – improving healthcare.

Global healthcare groups are battling ageing populations and squeezed budgets. Companies are demanding talented managers to combat rising consumer expectations and the increasing cost of care.