MBA News
A collection of news items from MBA programs and about the business school admissions process.
‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2024 MBA Graduates
A career in the technology industry is one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech industry jobs in 2024 despite the overall decline in tech industry hiring. We also review recent trends in MBA graduate hiring at Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft (aka Big Tech). Technology Industry Job Placement for the MBA Class of 2024 The following chart highlights the percentage of Class of
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Real Humans of Aepnus Technology: Warren Ndlovu, The Wharton School MBA ’24, Chief of Staff
Join Warren Ndlovu on his ride through recruiting in this Real Humans: Alumni. With a niche interest in climate tech, Warren had to get creative to secure his “Plan A” dream job. All the while, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania provided the right foundation for his goals and more. Read on for his story. Warren Ndlovu, The Wharton School MBA ’24, Chief of Staff at Aepnus Technology Age: 33 Hometown: Bulawayo/Johannesburg Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Cape Town, Economics &
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Entrepreneurship Outcomes at Top MBA Programs – Class of 2024 Trends
While most MBA graduates pursue high-paying corporate roles, a notable number launch entrepreneurial ventures immediately after graduation. Among top MBA programs such as Harvard Business School (HBS) and Stanford GSB, entrepreneurship is the chosen career path for a significant portion of the Class of 2024. MBA Graduates Pursuing Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business Many MBA students consider becoming entrepreneurs, and business schools offer a robust array of entrepreneurial programs to cater to this interest. While many MBA graduates start businesses after working for several years, some students start companies soon after graduation. Here is a
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Published: April 29, 2025
Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in May 2025
An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. Why Attend MBA Events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess for yourself whether a school or program is the right fit for you and will set you on the career path you really want. This is where
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Published: April 28, 2025
Mapping MBA Career Outcomes: Job Placements by U.S. Region for Top MBA Programs
For some MBA applicants, the geographic location of an MBA program is a key decision factor. For example, there are often industries concentrated in particular regions of the U.S., such as finance in the Northeast, manufacturing in the Midwest, energy in the Southwest or tech in the West. To help these applicants, in this article we review the job placement data by region for 30 U.S. MBA programs as reported in the 2024 employment reports. Key Trends in MBA Job Placement Data by Region A few key trends are apparent in the job placement
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Published: April 22, 2025
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Finance Industry Placement
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages for placement in the finance industry at top business schools. Finance has typically been in the top three of industry choices for full-time MBA graduates, alongside tech and consulting. The finance industry presents myriad options for MBA graduates to pursue dynamic and lucrative careers, and the quantitative rigor of leading MBA programs supports such paths. Business School % in Finance Boston College Carroll School of Management 29% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 19% Cambridge Judge Business School 26% Carnegie Mellon
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Published: April 16, 2025
M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fields
Despite a slowdown in finance industry hiring, MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs continue to have a strong track record of finance industry job placement and can accelerate finance careers. In particular, M7 business schools continue to dominate in the buy-side job placements for venture capital, private equity,
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NYU Announces New Dean for the Stern School of Business
Bharat N. Anand has been named the Richard R. West Dean of NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and professor of business administration. Departing his position as a vice provost, chaired professor, and teacher at Harvard Business School (HBS), Professor Anand will begin serving in his new capacity at NYU Stern in August 2025. Bharat N. Anand, The New Richard R. West Dean of NYU Stern In NYU’s press release, President Linda G Mills stated, “NYU is absolutely thrilled with the appointment of Bharat Anand to lead
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USC Marshall MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business released its MBA Class of 2024 employment report. This year, 80 percent of the graduating MBAs had full-time employment within three months of graduation. The average base salary for the class reached $144,442, with an average signing bonus of $32,524. School-facilitated resources, including summer internships, employer campus recruiting programs (job postings, resume collecting, fairs, on-campus interviews), and alumni faculty and staff referrals, were responsible for 64 percent of hiring. NVIDIA, PepsiCo, Lockheed Martin,
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U.S. News 2025 Best Business Schools: Wharton Stands Alone at the Top
April showers bring May flowers and the U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings. That’s right, the 2025 Best Business School list is live. Once again, The Wharton School claims the top spot. Stanford GSB slipped from sharing the #1 spot last year to tying for second with Northwestern Kellogg. Chicago Booth now ranks fourth while MIT Sloan holds fifth place again. Clear Admit Community Manager Alex Brown notes, “Congratulations to Wharton for topping the U.S. News
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UCLA Anderson MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The UCLA Anderson Class of 2024 MBA employment report is now live. Out of 313 graduates, 273 (or 87.2 percent) sought employment. Roughly 61 percent of those seeking employment received job offers by graduation, and 77.7 percent received an offer by three months of graduation. Job acceptances landed at 76.6 percent by three months after graduation and 85 percent by six months after graduation. Out of the 10.5 percent reporting not seeking employment, 4.1 percent were company sponsored and 2.8 percent started
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The Wharton School’s New AI MBA Major
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is launching a new MBA major and undergraduate concentration in Artificial Intelligence for Business, designed to address the demand for AI-related skills and expertise. The new degree programs will equip students with a technical understanding of AI systems and their applications, as well as tackle the ethical, economic, legal, and societal issues AI raises. “It is no longer a question of if, but how artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter every aspect of business and society, and business schools have a crucial
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Published: March 24, 2025
Esade Achieves Carbon Neutrality and Significant Emissions Reduction
Top-ranked international business school Esade announced a major milestone in its climate sustainability efforts, achieving scope 1 and scope 2 carbon neutrality and reducing its emissions by 84 percent since 2019. Esade credits its results to a comprehensive reduction and offset strategy that reduced its carbon footprint more efficiently and effectively than a traditional offset approach. “This milestone reveals that the education sector can co-lead the path towards a more environmentally responsible future. This not only has a positive impact on our institution, but also sends
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Published: March 20, 2025
Fridays from the Frontline: LBS Singapore Global Experience–Exploring Sustainability in Southeast Asia
Welcome to Fridays from the Frontline, in which we set the spotlight on the MBA student experience. This week, Patricia Verena Mathis, London Business School MBA Class of 2025 and former BCG Associate, offers insights into a hallmark of the business school’s curriculum: the Global Experience. Patricia shares why she chose LBS for her MBA as well as the Global Experience that centered around sustainability in Southeast Asia. Read on for more about the eye-opening and educational international experience she had during her LBS MBA studies. Singapore Global
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Published: February 28, 2025
How are MBAs Integrating Sustainability?
An emphasis on the environment is growing. Consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability, and businesses are evolving to meet customer demand. To prepare graduates for this new landscape, MBAs are doubling down on sustainability in their curricula. In this article, we’ll explore exactly how sustainability is being incorporated into the world of business. We’ll unpack the ways in which MBA programs are working with sustainability concentrations, and examine the specializations appearing on MBA programs. And, finally, we’ll take a look at the careers on offer for MBA graduates interested in sustainability.
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Published: February 28, 2025
The MBA & Social Impact: Business Grads Can Make A Difference
Perspectives towards jobs are changing, and those at the beginning of their careers want more than just a string of promotions. Young professionals across sectors are hoping to make a difference. ESMT, for example, reported that over 91% of its MBA graduates were seeking a job with that goal in mind. In line with this trend, many MBAs are incorporating social impact into their programs. They are building in specializations that differ from usual MBA topics, focusing on impact, sustainability, and social
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Published: February 25, 2025
Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
For the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, the MBA Class of 2024 demonstrates the school’s strengths in the face of economic challenges. The MBA employment report showcases the achievements of this year’s 221 graduates, with 86 percent of those seeking employment receiving a job offer within three months of graduation and 85 percent accepting positions. The reported average base salary for the class is $151,178, and the mean signing bonus is $31,003. Seventy-eight percent of the
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Published: February 18, 2025
Which Business Schools Have Part-Time MBAs & Which Are Top-Ranked?
A full-time MBA provides an immersive business education. With one to two years spent on a campus, building community and learning among (and from) accomplished professionals is a priceless experience. However, not everyone can uproot their lives to move or take a break from their careers. That’s when a part-time MBA is worth considering. So, where do you start? Does a part-time MBA fit into your life better? Wondering which programs are considered top-ranked? Not sure what sort of price tag to be looking at? We’re here to help. We’ve put together this guide on
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Published: February 17, 2025
The Financial Times 2025 Global MBA Ranking
The Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking for 2025 is out–and we take a closer look at where the top 100 programs landed. To start, here is a quick look at the top 10 of The Financial Times 2025 Global MBA rankings (2024 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 The Wharton School (1) 2 Columbia Business School (3 tie) 3 Iese Business School (5) 4 (tie) INSEAD (2) 4 (tie) SDA Bocconi (3 tie) 6 MIT Sloan School of Management (6 tie) 7 London Business School (8)
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Published: February 12, 2025
Texas McCombs Announces Full-Time MBA Hildebrand Scholars Program
Candidates for the Texas McCombs full-time MBA program have a new invitation to look forward to; the school has announced they will be extending select invitations to apply for their new Hildebrand Scholars program. Beyond awarding full tuition, an emphasis on leadership development is at the core of the scholarship. Scholars complete their MBA in tandem with a personally crafted, assessment-informed, two-year leadership roadmap. In addition to this, executive coaches provide personalized support to Hildebrand scholars, and candidates will have access to myriad opportunities to perfect interpersonal skills and communication
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Published: February 10, 2025
Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi Welcomes First MBA Cohort
The Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi (Stern at NYUAD) has been officially inaugurated. Stern at NYUAD has launched its first program: a fully-accredited, one-year, full-time MBA. The degree is jointly conferred by NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Stern, the highest globally-ranked business school to offer a full-time MBA in UAE and MENA. The inauguration is the latest step in NYU Abu Dhabi’s 15-year track record of academic achievement. Rima Al Mokarrab described the launch as a “testament to the dynamic and longstanding partnership between NYU and Abu
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Published: February 9, 2025
LBS MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report: Global Demand
London Business School (LBS) has released its MBA Class of 2024 employment report. With all 502 members of the graduating class reporting their employment outcomes, we have a complete picture of how in-demand the LBS MBA graduates are globally. Within three months of graduation, 87 percent had received an offer of employment, and 86 percent had accepted an offer. Twenty-two graduates reported starting a new business or other self-employment. “What sets London Business School apart is our unwavering commitment to every student’s career journey.
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Published: January 29, 2025
Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business has released their employment report for the MBA Class of 2024. Of the 255 Haas MBA graduates, 207 sought employment post-MBA. By three months post-graduation, 86 percent of the students looking for jobs had received an offer of employment, and 84 percent accepted. More than 70 percent sourced job offers through school-facilitated activities. Entrepreneurs starting their own businesses instead of seeking employment made up 3.5 percent of the class. The reported median base annual salary is $160,000,
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Published: January 29, 2025
London Business School Announces Smart Executive MBA
London Business School (LBS) has adapted its International Executive MBA (EMBA) to offer both in-person and blended learning options. Students can join a program hosted in London or Dubai. The option of two locations and two formats allows executive students to choose “not just where they study, but how they study,” says Graham Hastie, Associate Dean, Degree Education LBS. The program allows them to work around their “demanding and busy lives” in the way “that best meets their needs.” Students who select the
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Published: January 27, 2025
HBS Announces Timing of Interview Invitations for Round 2
If you applied to Harvard Business School in Round 2, get ready for some big application news from the school tomorrow, on Wednesday, January 29th at noon ET. In a post to the Direct from the Director’s blog, the school shared the following details: “This Wednesday, January 29, at 12:00 noon Eastern Time, everyone who applied in Round 2—or received a “Further Consideration” decision in Round 1—will receive an update via their Application Status page. There are two possibilities: Invite to Interview – this is very good news! If you
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