Economist Education: Emerging markets essentials programme

Economist Education introduces a new standard for e-learning in business.
A comprehensive programme that provides the essential knowledge, skills and tools to thrive in emerging markets.
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What you'll find in our Emerging markets essentials programme:

• Self-paced, online, interactive courses
• Exclusive access to The Economist and EIU editors via monthly webcasts and online Q&A
• The EIU's Global Forecasting Service

Prepare for the future.

The business world has changed dramatically over the past several decades, with much of the opportunity for growth now existing outside of the United States and other developed markets. The first five Economist Education courses provide people who work across borders a comprehensive base of knowledge, skills and tools to thrive in emerging markets.- See more at: http://www.economisteducation.com/courses/emerging-markets-essentials-programme/#sthash.xzzjjuAo.dpuf

Columbia's Manhattan project
TWO Columbia Business School alumni have pledged to donate $40m between them to help the school pay for its new Manhattanville campus. Arthur Samdberg, a hedge fund manager, said he would donate $25m, while Mario Gabelli, a famed investor, will dole out $15m. In May, Ronald Perelman, the who runs MacAndrews & Forbes, a private-equity fund, pledged $100m towards the project.