Overview

• About 90% of recruiters plan to hire MBA graduates in 2025, with 76% expecting to maintain or increase their intake from this year.
• AI literacy has become one of the most valued competencies among employers and is projected to grow in importance over the next five years.
• More than half of recruiters continue to place priority on communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability when evaluating candidates.
• A majority of employers regard online and hybrid MBA programs as equivalent to traditional formats and say graduates excel in remote work environments.
• Sixty-one percent of recruiters view Gen Z business graduates as professionally on par with earlier cohorts, though roughly a quarter of client-facing sectors remain skeptical.