Trends in M.B.A.
and Graduate
Business
Recruiting
About MBA CSEA
• Founded in 1994
• Over 800 members across the globe – schools, employers, affiliates
• Focus on MBA/Graduate Business Career Management & Recruiting
• Programs include: Conferences, Regional Forums, Webinars
• Standards for capturing Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, and Specialty Masters Program employment data
• Recruiting trends and employment data research
About the MBA CSEA Fall 2017 Recruiting Trends Survey
• Online confidential survey form
• Conducted by objective, third-party (Industry Insights)
• In the field for MBA CSEA School Members between January
and February, 2018
• 94 MBA CSEA Member Schools Participated
Respondent Profile
Student Populations Served
97%
47%
50%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
Full-time MBAs
Part-time MBAs/Working Professionals
Specialized Masters
Please indicate the graduate business student populations that are served by your office and for which you are able to report accurate and reliable recruiting trends data (multiple responses allowed):
University Type
Public54%
Private46%
Is your university public or private?
Regions
U.S.76%
Non-U.S.24%
What is the geographic location of your university's main campus?
1%
3%
14%
1%
0%
0%
0%
5%
0%
0%
10%
15%
12%
13%
14%
13%
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America & The Caribbean
Oceania
Other
Bermuda
Canada
Greenland
St. Pierre & Jiguelon
U.S. - Mid-Atlantic
U.S. - Midwest
U.S. - Northeast
U.S. - South
U.S. - Southwest
U.S. - West
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Overall Observations
• On-campus Opportunities increased for all programs
• Off-campus recruiting increased for all programs
• Technology was the strongest industry sector for all programs
• Recruiting increased for start-up companies for full-time MBA’s; Specialized Masters saw the largest increase in large-size companies
• Alumni-initiated hiring increased for all programs
• Full-time recruiting for International students decreased for all programs.
Full-time MBA Program Trends
Full-time MBA Program Ranking
1 to 2030.2%
21 - 5034.9%
51 - 10027.9%
Not ranked7.0%
The highest level your full-time MBA program was ranked in any of the most recent national/international rankings (BusinessWeek, US News & World Report, Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, etc.)
Full-time MBA Programs
Program Size
52.9%
29.4%
11.8% 2.4% 1.2% 2.4%
100 or less 101-300 301-500 501-700 751-1000 > 1000
How many full-time MBA students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?
Full-time MBA Programs
On-campus Opportunities
1.2% 2.4% 1.2%
13.4%
18.3%
30.5%
12.2%9.8%
0.0%2.4%
3.7% 4.9%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do full-time, on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?
Full-time MBA Programs
Off-campus Opportunities
2.4%3.7%
7.3%
20.7%
15.9%
25.6%
3.7% 4.9%2.4%
1.2% 4.9%7.3%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do full-time postings (off-campus opportunities) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?
Full-time MBA Programs
82%
54%63%
77%90%
64%81% 85%
Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America United States
% o
f re
spondents
Hiring Projections for MBAs, 2018 vs. Actual Hiring 2017, by Region
2017 (actual)
70%81%
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018
% o
f re
spondents
MBAYear-on-Year Hiring Projections, 2008 to
2018
The hiring outlook for MBA talent has moderated as hiring projections are slightly lower in 2018 compared with recent years. Despite the slight softening in hiring projections, 4 in 5 companies plan to hire MBA talent in 2018.
Nine in ten (90%) companies in Asia-Pacific plan to hire MBAs in 2018—the highest share of any world region. Eighty-five percent of US companies, 81 percent of Latin American companies, and 64 percent of European companies plan to hire MBAs in 2018.
Consistent with past years, larger companies are more likely than smaller companies to have 2018 MBA hiring plans. More than 9 in 10 Fortune 100, 500, and publicly traded companies plan to hire recent MBA graduates in 2018.
Start-up companies have the largest increase between their 2017 MBA actual hiring rate (55%) and 2018 projected hiring rate (77%).
MBA hiring demand is strongest among companies in the health care, technology, and energy/utilities industries. Hiring projections from nonprofit/government employers is down compared with past years.
Hiring Trends and Projections: MBA
Despite a Slight Decline in Projected Hiring, 4 in 5 Companies
Plan to Hire Recent MBA Graduates in 2018
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Recruiting Activity by Industry
71.4%
50.6% 45.8% 39.8% 35.5%25.0% 24.4% 23.9% 23.4% 23.1% 22.0% 17.5% 12.2% 10.0%
22.6%
40.7%
33.7% 49.4% 56.5%
51.3% 48.8%64.8% 71.4%
61.5% 62.7% 73.0%73.5% 82.0%
6.0% 8.6% 20.5% 10.8% 8.1% 23.8% 26.8% 11.3% 5.2% 15.4% 15.3% 9.5% 14.3% 8.0%
Technology Healthcare Consulting FinancialServices
Real Estate Energy ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Transp. &LogisticsServices
Mfg Retail Non-Profit Media/Entmt.
Hospitality Government
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity for FT MBAs have you seen in the following industries:
Full-time MBA Programs
68%75% 71%
82% 84%71%
45%
69%82% 85%
76%
93% 89%80%
69%78%
Consulting Energy/… Finance/… Health Care Technology Manufacturing Nonprofit/… Products/…
% o
f re
spondents
Industry
MBA Hiring Projections 2017 vs. Actual Hiring 2016
92%85% 89%
55% 55%
31%
63%77%
91%96%90% 94%
64%77%
47%
75%87%
94%
% o
f re
spondents
2017 (actual) 2018 (projected)Company Type
Company Size
Hiring Trends and Projections: MBA
MBA Talent Is Sought by Most Companies Regardless of Type and
Industry; Start-Up Demand Up, Nonprofit/Gov’t Demand Down
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Recruiting Activity by Organization
47.3%
13.2%37.0% 44.9% 35.4% 37.7%
48.7%
81.1%56.2%
52.6%55.7% 53.3%
4.1% 5.7% 6.9% 2.6% 8.9% 9.1%
Startup Company(a company in business up to
12 months)
Family-Owned Business(student's family has
significant ownership)
Small Firms(less than 100 employees)
Mid-size Companies(100 - 500 employees)
Large-size Companies(over 500 employees)
Firms not headquartered inyour geographic location
(regardless of size)
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity for FT MBAs have you seen with the following types of organizations:
Full-time MBA Programs
Recruiting Activity on Your Campus
53.2% 43.6% 41.9%26.1%
38.7% 44.6%
45.6% 55.1%46.0%
60.9%53.3% 48.7%
1.3% 1.3% 12.2% 13.0% 8.0% 6.8%
Alumni-initiatedhiring
Direct referralrequests
Resume bookrequests
Career Fairs Students willingto relocate
Internship conversionto FT employment
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity have you experienced on your campus related to:
Full-time MBA Programs
Recruiting Trends - International
Increased11.0%
Stayed the same20.7%
Decreased68.3%
Overall, how do full-time opportunities for FT International MBA students compare YTD versus last year?
Full-time MBA Programs
Recruiting Trends - International
Increased11.3%
Stayed the same33.8%
Decreased54.9%
Overall, how do internship opportunities for FT International MBA students (those with non-permanent work authorization) compare YTD versus last year?
Full-time MBA Programs
Int’l Student Recruiting Activity by Industry
42.9%
22.4% 17.1% 13.0% 12.2% 12.1% 9.7% 9.7% 9.5% 7.3% 7.3% 6.3% 2.0% 0.0%
36.4%
39.5% 48.6%48.2%
67.4%56.1% 55.6% 59.7% 55.6%
42.0%55.1% 60.4% 66.0% 64.9%
20.8% 38.2% 34.3% 38.9% 20.4% 31.8% 34.7% 30.7% 34.9% 50.7% 37.7% 33.3% 32.0% 35.1%
Technology Consulting Healthcare Real Estate Non-Profit Mfg FinancialServices
Transp. &LogisticsServices
Retail ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Energy Hospitality Media/Entmt.
Government
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity have you seen in the following industries for FT International MBA students?
Full-time MBA Programs
On-campus Internship Opportunities
4.2%1.4%
5.6%
16.9%15.5%
29.6%
7.0% 2.8%1.4%
4.2% 2.8%8.5%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for internships for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?
Full-time MBA Programs
Off-campus Internship Opportunities
7.0%
4.2%
8.5%
15.5%
21.1%22.5%
2.8% 4.2% 2.8%1.4% 1.4%
8.5%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do internship postings (off-campus opportunities) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?
Full-time MBA Programs
Internship Activity by Industry
60.0%45.6% 44.8% 39.4%
29.1% 28.2% 24.3% 20.8% 19.1% 18.8% 13.8% 9.8% 9.5% 4.6%
32.9%45.6% 41.8%
45.1%58.2%
52.1% 62.9% 64.6%76.2%
67.2% 82.8%76.5% 76.2% 84.1%
7.1% 8.8% 13.4% 15.5% 12.7% 19.7% 12.9% 14.6% 4.8% 14.1% 3.5% 13.7% 14.3% 11.4%
Technology Healthcare Consulting FinancialServices
Real Estate ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Energy Non-Profit Mfg Retail Transp. &LogisticsServices
Media/Entmt.
Government Hospitality
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time internship activity for FT MBAs have you seen in the following industries?
Full-time MBA Programs
Part-time MBA Program
Part-time MBA Program Ranking
1-2019.4%
21-5030.6%51-100
16.7%
Not ranked33.3% The highest level your part-
time/working professional MBA program was ranked in any of the most recent national/international rankings (BusinessWeek, US News & World Report, Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, etc.)
Part-time/working professional MBA program rankings:
Part-time MBA Programs
Program Size
29.4%
47.1%
17.7%
2.9% 2.9%0.0%
100 or less 101-300 301-500 501-700 751-1000 > 1000
How many part-time MBA students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?
Part-time MBA Programs
On-campus Opportunities
0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0%
30.0% 30.0%
15.0%
5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%
10.0%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do part-time MBA, on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) compare YTD versus last year?
Part-time MBA Programs
Off-campus Opportunities
8.3%
0.0% 0.0% 4.2%
33.3%
25.0%
8.3%
0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
8.3%
12.5%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do part-time MBA postings (off-campus opportunities) compare YTD versus last year?
Part-time MBA Programs
Recruiting Activity by Industry
60.0%
35.0% 31.6% 31.6% 31.6% 25.0% 22.2% 15.8% 10.5% 5.9% 5.6% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0%
40.0%
55.0%52.6%
63.2% 57.9% 70.0% 72.2%73.7% 79.0% 94.1%
83.3% 79.0%77.8% 83.3%
0.0%
10.0% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5% 5.0% 5.6% 10.5% 10.5%
0.0%
11.1% 15.8% 22.2% 16.7%
Technology Consulting FinancialServices
Healthcare Energy Mfg Transp. &LogisticsServices
Non-Profit ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Media/Entmt.
Real Estate Retail Government Hospitality
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in recruiting activity for part-time MBA students have you seen in the following industries:
Part-time MBA Programs
Recruiting Activity by Organization
38.9%14.3%
30.0% 40.0% 40.0%
10.5%
61.1%
78.6%65.0% 55.0% 50.0%
79.0%
0.0% 7.1% 5.0% 5.0% 10.0% 10.5%
Startup Company(a company in business up to
12 months)
Family-Owned Business(student's family has
significant ownership)
Small Firms(less than 100 employees)
Mid-size Companies(100 - 500 employees)
Large-size Companies(over 500 employees)
Firms not headquartered inyour geographic location
(regardless of size)
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity for part-time MBAs have you seen with the following types of organizations:
Part-time MBA Programs
Recruiting Activity on Your Campus
57.1% 50.0% 47.1%25.0% 17.7%
42.9% 50.0% 47.1%
65.0%64.7% 90.0%
5.9% 10.0% 17.7% 10.0%
Alumni-initiatedhiring
Direct referralrequests
Resume bookrequests
Career Fairs Students willingto relocate
Internship conversionto FT employment
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in recruiting activity for part-time MBAs have you experienced on your campus:
Part-time MBA Programs
Specialized Masters Program
Specialized Masters Programs Offered
77.3%
56.8% 56.8%
38.6%31.8% 29.6% 29.6%
15.9% 13.6% 13.6% 9.1% 6.8%
22.7%
Finance Accounting DataAnalytics
Management Operations/Supply Chain
InformationTechnology
Marketing Real Estate HumanResources
InternationalBusiness
RiskManagement
Entrepre-neurship
Other
Which Specialized Masters programs are offered at your school:(multiple responses allowed)
Specialized Masters Programs
Specialized Masters Program Ranking
1 to 2039.5%
21 - 5011.6%
51 - 1000.0%
Not ranked48.8%
The highest level your Specialized Masters program was ranked in any of the most recent national/international rankings (BusinessWeek, US News & World Report, Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, etc.)
Specialized Masters Programs
Program Size
28.6%
38.1%
14.3% 14.3%
4.8% 0.0%
100 or less 101-300 301-500 501-700 751-1000 > 1000
How many Specialized Masters students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?
Specialized Masters Programs
On-campus Opportunities
5.1% 5.1% 0.0%
10.3%
20.5%
35.9%
0.0%2.6%
0.0%2.6%
5.1%
12.8%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do full-time, on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for Specialized Masters students compare YTD versus last year?
Specialized Masters Programs
Off-campus Opportunities
7.7%
0.0%2.6%
18.0%
28.2%
23.1%
0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 5.1%
10.3%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do full-time postings (off-campus opportunities) for Specialized Masters students compare YTD versus last year?
Specialized Masters Programs
70%
45%36% 42%
81%
53%41% 46%
MBA Master in Management Master of Accounting Master of Finance
% o
f re
spondents
Global Hiring Projections for 2018 vs. Actual Hiring 2017, by Candidate Type
2017 (actual) 2018 (projected)
35%
87% 85%
52%
91% 90%
Master of Data Analytics Bachelor's Experienced direct-from-industryhires
% o
f re
spondents
Overall, a greater share of companies plan to hire MBA and business master’s talent in 2018 compared with the share that hired them in 2017. But, as demonstrated on the next few pages, hiring projections for 2018 have moderated compared with recent years.
Hiring Trends and Projections
More Companies Plan to Hire B-School Talent in 2018, But
Projections Have Moderated Compared With Recent Years
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Recruiting Activity by Industry
57.6% 57.1%50.0%
32.1%21.7% 20.7% 16.7% 16.0% 11.5% 10.5% 7.4% 4.8% 4.0%
0.0%
36.4% 37.1%38.2%
60.7%73.9% 75.9%
73.3% 76.0% 84.6% 89.5%88.9% 95.2%
84.0% 95.5%
6.1% 5.7% 11.8% 7.1% 4.4% 3.5% 10.0% 8.0% 3.9%
0.0%
3.7%
0.0%
12.0% 4.6%
Technology FinancialServices
Consulting Healthcare Real Estate Energy ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Transp. &LogisticsServices
Retail Hospitality Mfg. Non-Profit Government Media/Entmt.
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity for Specialized Masters students have you seen in the following industries:
Specialized Masters Programs
Recruiting Activity by Organization
24.1%8.0%
29.0% 32.3%45.2% 37.9%
75.9%88.0%
67.7% 64.5% 48.4% 58.6%
0.0% 4.0% 3.2% 3.2% 6.5% 3.5%
Startup Company(a company in business up to
12 months)
Family-Owned Business(student's family has
significant ownership)
Small Firms(less than 100 employees)
Mid-size Companies(100 - 500 employees)
Large-size Companies(over 500 employees)
Firms not headquartered inyour geographic location
(regardless of size)
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity for Specialized Masters students have you seen with the following types of organizations:
Specialized Masters Programs
Recruiting Activity on Your Campus
69.7% 69.0% 60.6%37.5% 28.1% 19.1%
30.3% 31.0% 39.4%
59.4%62.5% 81.0%
0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 9.4% 0.0%
Alumni-initiated hiring Direct referral requests Resume book requests Career Fairs Students willing torelocate
Internship conversion toFT employment
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity for Specialized Masters programs have you experienced on your campus related to:
Specialized Masters Programs
Recruiting Trends - International
Increased17.5%
Stayed the same40.0%
Decreased42.5%
Overall, how do full-time opportunities for International Specialized Masters students compare YTD versus last year?
Specialized Masters Programs
Recruiting Trends - International
Increased9.1%
Stayed the same36.4%
Decreased54.6%
Overall, how do internship opportunities for International Specialized Masters students (those with non-permanent work authorization) compare YTD versus last year?
Specialized Masters Programs
Int’l Recruiting Activity by Industry
41.9%29.0%
18.8%11.1% 11.1% 9.5% 9.1% 8.0% 7.7% 5.6% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
32.3%
29.0% 46.9% 59.3%51.9%
61.9% 59.1%48.0%
61.5%
44.4%61.9%
61.9% 68.0%57.9%
25.8% 41.9% 34.4% 29.6% 37.0% 28.6% 31.8% 44.0% 30.8% 50.0% 33.3% 38.1% 32.0% 42.1%
Technology Consulting FinancialServices
Healthcare Energy Real Estate Transp. &LogisticsServices
ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Retail Government Non-Profit Hospitality Mfg Media/Entmt.
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time recruiting activity have you seen in the following industries for International Specialized Masters students?
Specialized Masters Programs
On-campus Internship Opportunities
9.5% 0.0% 0.0%4.8%
9.5%
47.6%
0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0%4.8% 14.3%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for internships for Specialized Masters students compare YTD versus last year?
Specialized Masters Programs
Off-campus Internship Opportunities
9.5%
0.0% 0.0%
9.5%
33.3% 33.3%
4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
9.5%
0.0%
Up > 20% Up 16% -20%
Up 11% -15%
Up 6% - 10% Up 1% - 5% Flat Down 1% -5%
Down 6% -10%
Down 11% -15%
Down 16% -20%
Down > 20% Too soon totell
Overall, how do internship postings (off-campus opportunities) for Specialized Masters students compare YTD versus last year?
Specialized Masters Programs
Internship Activity by Industry
61.1%
38.9% 38.9% 33.3% 28.6%21.4% 15.4% 13.3% 12.5% 7.7% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
27.8%
38.9%50.0%
53.3% 57.1%64.3% 76.9%
66.7%75.0%
76.9% 80.0%
66.7%
83.3%92.9%
11.1% 22.2% 11.1% 13.3% 14.3% 14.3% 7.7% 20.0% 12.5% 15.4% 13.3% 33.3% 16.7% 7.1%
Technology Consulting FinancialServices
Healthcare Energy Transp. &LogisticsServices
Non-Profit ConsumerPackaged
Goods
Retail Real Estate Mfg Government Hospitality Media/Entmt.
Increased Stayed the same Decreased
What changes in full-time internship activity for Specialized Masters students have you seen in the following industries?
Specialized Masters Programs
More Information
About MBA CSEA:
www.mbacsea.org
Research & Trends Survey Results:www.mbacsea.org/trends
Standards for Reporting Employment Data:
www.mbasea.org/standards
Contact info:
Megan Hendricks: [email protected]
Jamie Belinne: [email protected]
Karen Fox: [email protected]
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