Cybersecurity is no longer the domain of the IT department: it is a topic that is gaining importance in the business world. It is a critical part of nearly every aspect of business decision-making, from due diligence in mergers and acquisitions to supply chain security and enterprise risk management. Therefore, managers who understand the growing cyber threat to their organizations, and what they can do to mitigate, the risk have a competitive advantage.

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the pressures on health systems across the globe, requiring innovative solutions to manage and improve the delivery of care. A number of business schools thus report a rise in demand for their executive education programs that target the healthcare sector. 

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.