Executive education programs in the fields of human rights and sustainability have gained increasing importance as businesses and organizations recognize the need to incorporate ethical and socially responsible practices into their strategies.

There is a big push for more women on listed company boards in many countries around the world, with governments encouraging more women through the ranks into executive positions to boost the “pipeline” of potential board candidates. Business schools have created a bevy of leadership courses designed to address the varied issues faced by women in business.

Global shifts from climate change, environmental pressures to geopolitical tensions are reshaping the business of agriculture. Executives are having to manage supply chain risks and even find opportunities arising from international changes to the economic, political and social landscape.

Many top business schools are teaching courses tailored to the agribusiness industry, which cover the major trends in the sector and help participants to build competitive advantage and drive business growth.