As INSEAD prepares to graduate 488 MBA students from the December 2024 cohort, we take a moment to reflect on how INSEAD has successfully incorporated sustainability topics into its MBA curriculum.
By redefining sustainability in business, INSEAD ensures that social and environmental considerations are seamlessly integrated into decision-making processes, equipping graduates with tools to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global economy.
The refreshed MBA curriculum was rolled out in January 2024 and is among recent initiatives to reinforce the school’s mission of bringing together people, cultures and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. We are proud to see the December 2024 class be the first to graduate having benefited from this curriculum refresh. All 14 core courses now include sustainability components as well as a mandatory 3-day real-life sustainability business simulation capstone.
Mark Stabile, Dean of Degree Programmes said of the initiative: "As educators and scholars, we need to be aware not only of the current global risks such as societal polarization, climate crisis, misinformation, but also the demands of our students, and the state of the market in order to respond effectively. Here at INSEAD we position ourselves as a leader in business education. One of the reasons we have remained at the top, aside from producing top-tier research, is our close connection to the business world. INSEAD not only responds to trends but also strives to set them by staying attuned to global developments."
The curriculum review process was extensive, involving a school-wide consultation with faculty. Leading this initiative was a dedicated committee including INSEAD professors Atalay Atasu, Antonio Fatas, Peter Joos, Jasjit Singh, Urs Peyer (Chair). The project was managed by Hoffmann Institute Associate Director Kim Wilkinson.
