Embedding Responsible Management Education (RME): Tools for Institutional Leadership
70 million business, management, law, and economics graduates each year—the largest field of study worldwide.
Today’s business leaders are falling short of society’s needs, while higher education models often rely on outdated success metrics. Without change, the gap between what the world demands and what graduates can deliver will only widen.
University leaders have a unique opportunity to close this gap. Embedding Responsible Management Education (RME) is not a trend—it is a strategic imperative to prepare graduates who act with purpose, values, and long-term impact. By integrating responsibility into business and management education, institutions can produce leaders who balance economic success with ethical, social, and environmental stewardship.
This Toolkit for Institutional Leadership is designed to support decision-makers in embedding RME into institutional strategy, operations, and academic culture. It provides:
- A clear definition and framework for RME aligned with global standards.
- Data-driven insights on student demand, employer expectations, rankings, and accreditation.
- Practical opportunities for strategic positioning, partnership and fundraising, and attracting top talent.
- Talking points for internal communication, case examples, and advocacy resources to support change management.
By downloading this Toolkit, you are taking the steps to align your institution with global priorities, strengthen reputation and competitiveness, and ensure graduates are equipped to lead responsibly in an uncertain world.
A Community of 800+ Business and Management Schools Around the World
The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is a United Nations-supported initiative founded in 2007 that aims to raise the profile of sustainability in business and management education through Seven Principles focused on serving society and safeguarding our planet.
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