Why an MBA is more relevant now than ever before

An MBA: essential skills for thriving and driving change in a dynamic business world

Today’s business leader has to create meaningful impact in a number of ways. The organisation is looking to her to create value. Society is scrutinising their ethics and impact. And customers expect them to provide innovation and inspiration. All of this takes place in a business landscape that’s being continuously shaped by technological advances, macro-economic trends, geopolitical factors and climate change. 

In this volatile environment, successful business leaders need a complex blend of skills and attributes, so they can address emerging challenges and capture potential opportunities. 

This is why an MBA is more relevant today than perhaps it has ever been before. 

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Vlerick MBA participants gain a comprehensive skillset, new values and perspectives and a mindset they will benefit from for the rest of their career – and that they can put to use in any business context.

We firmly believe that our MBA students have the potential to be the architects of tomorrow's solutions. And we see them as catalysts for positive change in the complex landscape of business and society.

These are just some of the ways an MBA gives you the skills and characteristics that leaders require in a continuously evolving business landscape.

Comprehensive skillset

Of course, an MBA gives you a thorough overview of key business domains. But in today’s dynamic business environment, you need more. This is why we nurture strategic thinkers who understand the interconnectedness of global challenges and opportunities – and equip them with the analytical and leadership skills to address them effectively.

Cross-disciplinary perspective

When you participate in an MBA at Vlerick, you get hands-on experience across the full range of business domains. This is essential when it comes to gaining a holistic understanding of complex issues. And it’s vital in creating systemic interventions that draw on insights from different areas of the business.

Sustainable and ethical leadership

Business means more than profit – and our world is looking to organisations to be important agents of positive change. Our MBA participants gain a clear understanding of the importance of social and environmental responsibility. They learn the models and frameworks to be able to implement business practices. And they create solutions that benefit shareholders and wider stakeholders – while meeting the needs of people, planet, and profit.

Entrepreneurial mindset

Creativity, innovation – and the ability to see challenges and opportunities through different lenses – are essential skills for today’s business leaders. This is why we develop an entrepreneurial mindset in all MBA participants. For some, this sparks a desire to set up their own enterprise. For others, it’s about taking an entrepreneurial approach within corporate organisations.

Adaptability

What happens if a change in regulation – or a new innovation – threatens your business model? Our MBA participants learn to keep an eye on the horizon, embrace ambiguity and develop resilience – both in themselves, and for the organisations they drive forward.  Vlerick MBA graduates are problem-solvers who can adapt confidently.

Global perspective

Modern business challenges transcend borders. So today’s leaders need a global perspective that allows them to navigate the intricacies of an interconnected world. At Vlerick, MBA participants are exposed to diverse cultures, markets and business environments. This in turn empowers them to create solutions that resonate on an international scale.  

Collaborative mindset

To adapt rapidly and work globally, today’s leaders need to be outstanding communicators who can mobilise teams and organisations. They need to understand what motivates people – and how to include valuable perspectives from across their organisations. It’s about having the self-awareness and emotional intelligence to bring people together. And it’s why leadership is a track throughout our MBA – and why coaching is available to all participants.

Learning for life

The business landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and our problem-solvers must keep doing so too. This is why today’s leaders need a growth mindset… because the world is always changing. Our MBA participants join a global community of 25,000 professionals, and we encourage them to stay in touch with the school’s activities, clubs, groups and learning opportunities.

All of this means that when we open our doors to new cohorts of MBA participants, we see classes, workshops, simulations and projects full of agents of positive change. They’re at the start of a journey where they’ll learn leadership skills  and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. They will be pivotal in shaping the future, meeting challenges with ingenuity and resilience – and making meaningful impact wherever they go.

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Inge Thienpont

Inge Thienpont

Customer Relationship Manager – European, Executive and Online MBA