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Kellogg-WHU: New milestone for women in business!
WHU and Kellogg School of Management are launching the first EMBA program in Germany in the Forté network to promote women.
Kellogg-WHU: New milestone for women in business!
The Kellogg-WHU EMBA program at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and the Kellogg School of Management has taken a significant step towards gender equality in business. It is the first program in Germany to join the Forté network whu.edu reported. Forté is an alliance of over 200 top companies and higher education institutions dedicated to promoting women in business. At its core, this network aims to make it significantly easier for women to access education, professional development and valuable networks.
Through the partnership with Forté, participants in the Kellogg-WHU EMBA program have the opportunity to participate in leadership conferences and career-building programs. Not only can they gain new skills, but they can also expand their networks and develop both professionally and personally. Apl. Prof. Dr. Katrin Baedorf, program director of the Kellogg-WHU EMBA, highlights the importance of female leadership, and Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forté, emphasizes the crucial role of this partnership in supporting women in their career paths.
Promoting women in business
Forté's initiatives provide significant benefits to women. Loud daadscholarship.com The Forté MBA Fellowships include a range of opportunities specifically aimed at empowering female MBA candidates from diverse backgrounds. This includes participation in leadership conferences for women and special events that enable exchanges with leaders.
Benefits of Forté fellowships also include access to workshops and panels with corporate partners and alumni, participation in an online network for Forté Fellows, and the opportunity to be featured in a resume book distributed to partner companies. Women who are selected as Forté Fellows are also supported in their professional and personal development and receive lifelong access to online event series and networking opportunities.
Criteria for selection and expectations
The selection criteria for Forté Fellows are diverse and include, among other things, proven leadership skills and commitment to Forté's mission to advance women in business. The scholarships are open to MBA candidates of all nationalities and genders, which underlines the diversity among the fellows.
The Class of 2025 Forté Fellows demonstrate impressive diversity: 55% are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, while 45% come from other countries. The average GMAT score is 712 and applicants have an average of 6.46 years of professional experience. Fellows' educated backgrounds are also diverse, including fields of study such as business, engineering and science, bringing a breadth of experience to the programs.
In addition to the benefits and criteria mentioned above, programs such as ESMT's Executive Transition Program, which works with scholarships for women, have helped strengthen professional networks. One participant describes the educational experience as life-changing and encourages others to apply for similar scholarships as in esmt.berlin highlighted.
In summary, it can be said that the partnership between the Kellogg-WHU EMBA program and the Forté network makes a decisive contribution to promoting women in leadership positions. Through targeted support, networking opportunities and further training, these women are strengthened in their careers and encouraged to pursue their goals.