At the turn of the 20th century, the master of business administration (MBA) degree was developed to encourage the use of scientific approaches to management as the industrial revolution hit its zenith and demanded these new approaches to business. Now, a century later, institutions are responding to market demands by developing “Mini-MBA” programs that allow students to gain critical business knowledge without the time commitment of pursuing a full MBA degree. One such institution launching a program is Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Beyond Programs: Leadership Lessons from Ireland’s Inclusive Universities
During a recent sabbatical studying inclusive postsecondary education in Ireland, I visited four universities—University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Mary Immaculate
Ashley Rodrigues
July 20, 2026
