The business school market in Italy

Business schools are higher education establishments specializing in management, finance, marketing, corporate strategy andentrepreneurship. They play a central role in preparing future managers and executives, and over the decades have become major players in higher education, particularly in a context of increasing globalization of work

Business school market estimated at over €2 billion The proliferation of business schools in France is remarkable, with over 300 establishments. The prestigious Group I schools are increasingly targeting international students. State-approved Group I schools account for the vast majority of these students, with enrolments ranging from 120,000 to 160,000. The landscape has changed, with public subsidies falling and tuition fees rising, reflecting the need to remain competitive in a global context dominated by privatization. France's reputation for outstanding business education is widely recognized, and more than 10 schools regularly rank in the top 50 worldwide for MBA programs. Students from Asia-Oceania account for around a third of the student body at business schools in France. Private training groups such as Ones Education, Ionis Education and Edu Service Groupe, which bring together a large number of schools, are proving very popular with students. France's most prestigious busin

Since 2020, the Italian dance school market has undergone significant changes primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dance schools were subjected to closures during various phases of lockdown, with a total closure from March 2020 to May 2020, followed by additional closures until May 2021. This resulted in considerable financial losses with an estimate of 2 billion euros and 200,000 employees affected in the sports sector, including dance. The number of FIDS (Federazione Italiana Danza Sportiva) affiliated clubs saw a decline of 19.8%, dropping from 2071 to 1659 clubs. The pandemic also sparked trends like fitness dance and online dance classes, catering to the growing demand for keeping fit through dance. Popular dance-fitness disciplines such as Zumba, Fit Ballet, and Booty Barre gained traction, while the rise of dance apps like Just Dance Now offered affordable and convenient ways to learn dance at home. Despite these challenges and shifts, the passion for traditiona