10th annual member spotlight program highlights creative partnerships that address lifelong learner needs, technological advancements, and evolving employer demands.
[ISTANBUL] (March 31, 2025)—Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences (BAU FEASS) among 26 business schools featured in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program, recognizing the CO-OP Branded Courses initiative.
This annual program recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in business education. In 2025, the spotlight is on schools that are innovating through partnerships, forging collaborative solutions that elevate communities and businesses, shape market-responsive curricula, implement cutting-edge learning methods, and develop impactful leaders. These institutions are engaging with organizations locally and globally, from across sectors, to address complex challenges.
“This year’s Innovations That Inspire honorees exemplify the power of collaboration between business and higher education in driving positive change,” said Lily Bi, AACSB president and CEO. BAU FEASS’ dedication to industry-centered education showcases how business schools are fostering innovation and ensuring graduates enter the workforce ready to make an immediate impact.”
Since its launch in 2016, the Innovations That Inspire program has recognized 266 business school initiatives for their trailblazing contributions to education, research, societal impact, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Support for the 2025 Innovations That Inspire initiative is provided by the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.
View all Innovations That Inspire highlights at aacsb.edu/innovations-that-inspire.
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