Opinion Learning & Teaching

Reassessing the essay: Relevance, realism, and resilience in the age of AI

Given how much HE is changing with more focus on vocational relevance, widening participation, and technological disruption, is the traditional essay still pulling its weight?

30th October 2025

Notre Dame University- Louaize - Lebanon

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (FBAE) at Notre Dame University–Louaize is a globally distinguished business school, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

It is further recognised with a Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) chapter awarded Highest Honours, affirming academic excellence and student achievement. The FBAE offers a dynamic BBA programme with nine majors—Financial Engineering, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Management, International Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Distribution & Logistics, and Entrepreneurship—equipping students with the skills to lead in a complex, global economy. In addition, the Faculty offers a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a rigorous programme that prepares students for analytical and policy-oriented roles in both the public and private sectors.

At the graduate level, the FBAE offers specialised master’s programmes in Financial Risk Management (FRM), Business Strategy (MSBS), and a versatile MBA, all designed to advance analytical, strategic, and leadership capabilities. The Faculty prides itself on a strong and well-rounded academic team composed of highly qualified professors who combine international research credentials with practical business expertise. Rooted in a liberal arts tradition and aligned with global business needs, the FBAE continues to shape ethical, innovative, and globally minded business leaders.