At a Glance
BFC Online Masterclass Series
Join us online and discover how the Business Foundations Certificate can support your transition from academic research to the world of business.
We now host a series of online Masterclasses designed to give prospective students a deeper understanding of the INSEAD Sorbonne Business Foundations Certificate (BFC) programme. Each session highlights a different theme and offers practical insights into how the BFC can help you unlock your career potential.
Upcoming Masterclass
Business Model Innovation and Sustainability
Our next session will be led by Professor Hilke Plassmann, Marketing Professor and Programme Director. This Masterclass will explore how Business Model Innovation and Sustainability can support PhD and master’s students, as well as young professionals, in moving from research to solving real world business challenges.
Professor Plassmann will discuss how scientific ideas can be translated into viable and customer centred business models, and why sustainability has become a core element of competitive and responsible organisational design.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a live Q and A session and hear from programme alumni who will share how they applied these concepts during and after the BFC.
Masterclass Series 1
Online Masterclass Series
Business Model Innovation and Sustainability
Date: Monday, 15 December 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Online
Past Events
BFC Workshops - May 2025
Join our free in-person workshops, From Research to Business: Leveraging your PhD for Innovation and Impact, on 6 and 27 May 2025 at the Sorbonne Jussieu campus.
Led by INSEAD professors, these sessions will equip participants with the tools to identify the business potential of their research, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and apply their ideas to real-world challenges through case studies and interactive discussions.
Discover how to translate your research into innovative solutions that drive meaningful societal impact.
Open exclusively to Sorbonne PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
Register on ADUM before 27 April 2025.
From Research to Business - Leveraging your PhD for Innovation and Impact
In-person event
Dates: Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Sorbonne Jussieu, Centre International de Conférences
Join Our Women in Business Masterclass – Exploring Challenges, Diversity & Inclusion
We warmly invite you to our upcoming online Masterclass focused on Women in Business, where you can learn more about the INSEAD-Sorbonne Business Foundations Certificate (BFC) programme.
This special session will explore the challenges women face when transitioning from research into business, as well as the broader themes of diversity, inclusion, and opportunities in the business world. Professor Hilke Plassmann will introduce the BFC programme, highlighting how it supports Master’s and PhD students, as well as young professionals, in making this transition.
You will also have the opportunity to engage with our guest speaker, a leading expert on gender diversity in business, and hear insights from programme alumni. A Q&A session will follow, allowing you to ask questions and gain deeper insights.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Women in Business: How to get started with the Business Foundations Certificate
Date: Tuesday, 11th March, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: online
Online BFC Masterclass: Online BFC Masterclass: Transitioning "From the science lab to the business office"
21 November 2023
Business Foundations Certificate: How to get started in business with the BFC programme
30 May 2023
Business Foundations Certificate: From the science lab to the business office
21 March 2023
Online BFC Masterclass: Women in Business
14 February 2023
