Overview

• Knowledge of AI tools saw one of the steepest year-over-year gains in perceived importance and ranks as the top skill employers expect to value most over the next five years.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking remain the leading current priorities for MBA and business master’s hires.
• An overwhelming 99% of recruiters express confidence in business schools’ ability to prepare graduates for success within their organizations.
• More than half of global employers cite communication skills as critical when evaluating graduate candidates.
• 56% of global employers affirm that graduates of online, hybrid and in-person programs are valued equally in hiring decisions.