EFMD Global’s Report: “See the Future”

AI and sustainability now sit at the centre of business education strategy, not peripheral themes.

EFMD Global‘s latest “See the Future” study, conducted in partnership with CarringtonCrisp, Full Fabric, and 4Uni Solutions, draws on more than 1,800 respondents across 40 countries. It examines how students, faculty, professional staff, employers, and alumni assess progress in both areas.

Key findings:

• AI use is widespread, but capability gaps remain. More than 89% of each group report using AI tools, yet few describe themselves as experts, and many call for structured training.
• Policy is present but often incomplete. While 73% of universities report having an AI policy, coverage across research, teaching, and administration is uneven.
• Employers are clear in their expectations. 93% use AI tools, and more than 75% expect graduates to arrive with practical AI experience.
• Sustainability continues to carry weight. 75% of employers regard it as very or extremely important in a business degree, with climate change, pollution, and social inequality cited most frequently.
• The conclusion is unambiguous: experimentation is no longer sufficient. Institutions are expected to move from early adoption to coherent capability.

Download the full report here: See-the-future-report-2026 EFMD download.pdf

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