STRATEGY
Business learning held in innovative learning environments prepares
students well for professional life
work. However, funding buildings is increasingly demanding (it’s not uncommon for the cost of erecting a new campus in big cities to total € 100 million EUR). Subsequently, sustainable finance features progressively in the world of education and equity loans are an emerging tool used by a number of Business Schools. While ‘job placement’ was an historical indicator of success for fresh graduates, students’ interest in entrepreneurship and startups is growing. French President, Emmanuel Macron, stated during his first mandate that for, ‘young generations it would be easier to find a customer than a boss,’ to promote the concept of ‘Startup Nation’. Facilities
ideas exchanged. This is a good, strong basis for innovation. As education centres, Business School campuses should be at the cutting edge of innovation. Our role is to educate future leaders; business learning held in innovative learning environments prepares students well for professional life. Innovation is also important in the design and construction of buildings. For example, the BREEAM sustainability standards are an example of fostering green innovation. There is also the scope of experimenting with new working spaces (flex offices, collaborative work) based on the changing way that we typically study and
24 |
Ambition | BE IN BRILLIANT COMPANY
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online