Value of an MBA in an era of AI and change with Xavier Duran

Discover how the Manchester MBA can help you develop future-ready leadership skills, navigate disruption and accelerate your career. Join us for an insightful session, The Value of an MBA in an Era of AI and Change, delivered by Xavier Duran, Global MBA Director at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester. As artificial intelligence, technological disruption and global uncertainty reshape the business landscape, what does it take to become a successful leader? This engaging session will explore the essential skills organisations seek in today's business leaders, including critical thinking, creativity, communication, adaptability and resilience. Discover how an MBA can broaden your business perspective, strengthen your leadership capabilities and expand your professional network, helping you navigate uncertainty and embrace new career opportunities. Whether you are looking to accelerate your career, transition into leadership or future-proof your professional skills, this session offers valuable insights into the role of an MBA in preparing professionals for an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. About the Session In a world transformed by AI, are your skills ready for the future? Discover why an MBA is more relevant than ever as businesses navigate technological disruption, uncertainty and rapid change. Join Xavier Duran, Global MBA Director at Alliance Manchester Business School, to explore the leadership capabilities that set successful professionals apart and how the Manchester MBA can help you develop the confidence, adaptability, strategic thinking and global perspective needed to advance your career and embrace new opportunities. About Professor Xavier Duran Professor Xavier Duran is the Global MBA Director at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, where he is responsible for the strategic direction of MBA programmes and the development and delivery of transnational education. Xavier has contributed to Manchester's MBA programmes since 2003, initially teaching Economics of Strategy and supervising business projects, before becoming MBA Programmes Director in March 2018. Passionate about innovation in business and management education, Xavier focuses on ensuring MBA programmes remain relevant in an increasingly dynamic, technology-driven and globalised business environment. His work centres on preparing MBA graduates with the knowledge, skills and perspectives needed to navigate change and succeed in today's evolving business landscape. About the Global MBA Programme Our top-ranked MBA is designed to meet the needs of busy executives and fits around your personal and professional commitments. Our proven blend of robust academic theory and practice, hands-on experience means you can start putting your learning into practice from day one, providing immediate benefits for you and your work environment. You will learn to navigate uncertainty and confidently take on complex business challenges. About the University of Manchester The University of Manchester is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and is one of the UK’s largest single-site universities with more than 40,000 students on campus – including more than 10,000 international students. The University is consistently ranked among the world’s elite institutions for graduate employability and world-class research across a diverse range of fields including cancer, advanced materials, global inequalities, energy and industrial biotechnology. According to the QS World University Rankings 2027, The University of Manchester is ranked 40th Globally, 11th in Europe and 8th in the UK. About The University of Manchester - Dubai The University of Manchester – Dubai, located in Dubai Knowledge Park was established in 2006 and is the largest and fastest-growing in the University’s international network, comprising five hubs in key business cities around the world, including Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manchester. The University of Manchester – Dubai is Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and all programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation. The Branch offers a dynamic portfolio of blended learning part-time Master’s degrees for working professionals. These include its triple accredited Manchester Global MBA and Executive MBA programmes, MSc Financial Management, and an award-winning MA Educational Leadership in Practice. The University also has a range of short business courses for executives delivered in Manchester. The Branch has supported over 3,700 Part-time students in the region and graduated more than 2,600 students. It also works in regional collaborations with a range of industry groups, professional bodies and companies, and supports a regional alumni association with more than 5,500 members in countries across the region. Programmes offered in The University of Manchester - Dubai Triple Accredited MBA programmes: • Global MBA • Global (Executive) MBA Other Programmes: • MSc Financial Management • MA Educational Leadership in Practice • Executive Education Accreditation Our MBA is triple accredited by the AACSB, an accreditation body from the US, the EFMD from Europe and the Association of MBAs, making us a member of the elite group of less than 1% of business schools in the world with the triple accreditation. Learn more: manchester.ac.ae Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation. Please note that entrance to the event is at the organiser's discretion.