Post-pandemic, hybrid educational delivery models should be refined to give students the best of both online and in-person learning modalities.Since employers value candidates with professional experience that reflects real-world working environments, the reality of the post-pandemic era is online work.
Social responsiveness, addressing climate concerns and aiding social change have become increasingly important in business education, even finding their way into global accreditation standards like the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business . With SMEs taking a hit in the pandemic period, what they need are cost-efficient ways to review their business operating models, modify their business operations quickly to adapt to the market conditions, develop new product and service lines, integrate digital and new technology adoption quickly, evaluate future risks, and ultimately develop an actionable plan for long-term sustainability.
Finally, for access to investors, business schools can assist by hosting “meet and ignite” events where SME representatives can connect with potential investors and lenders to discuss investing and borrowing opportunities.