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Courses with specialized focuses and shorter durations are gaining traction, especially for those who can't make longer-term commitments outside of work. Staff at IESE Business School and Rotterdam School of Management give details on why these courses are becoming increasingly appealing.

Resolving disputes and building partnerships is a central part of doing business but can be tricky. Executive courses are teaching students how they can improve their skills with hands-on experience and adapting to new scenarios, such as virtual negotiations.

There are concrete benefits to a degree, from skills you can apply in the workplace to aiding a career change and growing your network. Here's a look at how to evaluate whether a program will be worth the money.

With a multitude of learning options available, the traditional MBA degree is no longer the singular path to career advancement it once was. According to a recent survey by consultants Carrington Crisp, nearly 40% of potential MBA students would consider enrolling in short non-degree executive courses instead of committing to a full MBA program. These findings raise a question: Can a basket of executive courses really replace an MBA?