Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Employers Value Strategic Thinking in Business Grads Despite AI Boom
Companies still want to hire people who can think strategically and solve problems, even though AI is becoming more important.
Business schools are doing a good job of teaching these skills, and employers see them as very valuable.
Employers want people who are good at communicating, understanding emotions, and adapting to change.
Many companies believe that having a business degree is more important than ever, especially with new technology and remote work.
Employers continue to value strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in business school graduates.
AI's role in decision-making is increasing, yet business school graduates remain in demand.
Employers highly value communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in new hires.
Nearly all surveyed employers are confident in business schools' preparation of graduates.
More than half of employers see business degrees as increasingly important in remote/hybrid work.
- Who
- Corporate recruiters and hiring managers
- What
- Employers continue to seek business school graduates for strategic thinking.
- When
- The survey was conducted from January to March.
- Where
- Global companies
- Why
- To understand current trends in skill demand, hiring, compensation and perceptions of MBA and business master’s graduates.
- Survey Conducted By
- GMAC
- Survey Participants
- 1,108 corporate recruiters and hiring managers
- Companies Represented
- Global Fortune 500
- Countries Involved
- 46
- Key Skills Valued
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication
- Employer Confidence in B-Schools
- 99% express confidence in graduates' success