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International students have been put on center stage in the fight between the US government and universities in the country. Take a look back at efforts to cut funding, ban foreign students and all the other twists and turns higher education in the US has had to steer through.

Courses with specialized focuses and shorter durations are gaining traction, especially for those who can't make longer-term commitments outside of work. Staff at IESE Business School and Rotterdam School of Management give details on why these courses are becoming increasingly appealing.

Artificial intelligence is leading the way in changes to the curriculum of executive degrees. Schools are preparing students for technological disruption and tackling issues around how to deal with AI.