ONE OF THE TOPICS ON MANY OF OUR READERS’ MINDS TODAY IS HIGHER EDUCATION. THEY WANT TO EXPLORE the benefits of an advanced degree for themselves or their employees. They want to know about the latest trends in MBAs and what is being studied. And they want to know what education institutions are doing to stand apart from the competition.

This special supplement to the Los Angeles Business Journal takes a look at some of the top executive education programs in the region that are taking local professionals to the next level of excellence, while we also take dig into some of the trends affecting the education landscape and how – through innovative programs such as online learning platforms – schools are preparing professionals to withstand and overcome challenges and unforeseen circumstances such as supply chain issues, global con ict and economic hurdles.