Innovations That Inspire
Each year, AACSB recognizes institutions around the world that are innovating to create relevant, equitable, and impactful business education.
2025 Innovations Announced
The 2025 Innovations That Inspire selections demonstrate how business are schools forging innovative partnerships with businesses, NGOs, and governments to create positive, widespread impact. Congratulations to this year's highlighted innovations! View Honorees Below
View all highlighted innovations below, from 2016 to the present, to see how AACSB member institutions are developing leading-edge programs and initiatives that define a new, promising future for business education and society.
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Bridging Finance Education with Industry: The SJSU Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, Morgan Stanley, and CERIFI Partnered SIE Program
2025
Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, San José State University
United States

Sankalp-Resolve to Empower
2025
School of Management, BML Munjal University
India

Sawyer Business School–Boston Celtics Partnership: A Game Changer for Learners
2025
Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University
United States

Shorooq Partners Venture Capital Case Competition
2025
AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business, The American University in Cairo
Egypt

Strategy in the Anthropocene
2025
Emlyon Business School
France

Sustainable Solutions Leadership Programme
2025
University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter
United Kingdom

MÁS PYMEX: Pioneering Partnership for the Growth & Competitiveness of Mexican SMEs
2025
EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Mexico

The Academy of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
2025
Griffith Business School, Griffith University
Australia

To Alleviate Poverty in Rural Areas: Crafting Over 20 Projects on Brands & Marketing Strategies
2025
College of Management, Shenzhen University
China

University of Richmond’s Spider Business Hub at the Robins School of Business
2025
Robins School of Business, University of Richmond
United States

US Bank and Schulze School of Entrepreneurship: Bridging Financial Wellness and Corporate Innovation
2025
Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas
United States

V-Bridge to Co-create Future Business Education
2025
School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University
China
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Influential Leaders
AACSB's member spotlight programs amplify the powerful impact of business education. The annual Influential Leaders initiative recognizes alumni of AACSB-accredited schools who are creating lasting impact in their communities, industries, and around the world. Read more to learn how each honoree represents business education's—and the business community’s—past, present, and promising future.