Both researchers and industry experts concur that workplaces with diverse and inclusive environments make positive impacts on organizations. They point out that having diversity, equity, and inclusion (hence DEI) initiatives at work improves corporate culture, client relations, enables the organization to move into new markets and even positively affects profitability. The three essential components – diversity, equity, and inclusion are interlinked and, when combined with business strategies, can help organizations thrive amid societal changes. (Ely and Thomas 2020.)

These topics inspired me during my MBA studies and I chose them as a topic for my Master’s thesis.

Studying in a Master’s program is more than just an academic endeavor; it’s a gateway to a world of inspiring opportunities and experiences. This past May, a dynamic group of Metropolia’s students studying in the Master in Business Administration programme, guided by their teacher Jimmy Ruokolainen, embarked on an Erasmus+ Student exchange to the Business Psychology Department at Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart in Germany. The students documented their experiences gained from the visit through blog posts,

The early 2020s were marked by turbulence, and the resulting economic sanctions have profoundly impacted exporting companies around the world. At the same time, groundbreaking advancements in digital infrastructure, such as generative AI and intelligent automation, have sparked debates about regulations governing software and technology export controls in leading nations. These discussions aim to protect competitive advantages and shield nations from emerging threats such as advanced cybercrime and electronic surveillance by foreign entities. As a result,