85% of the Class of 2015 business school students believe that their degrees will provide them with a competitive edge in the job market—this, according to the 2015 GMAC Global Management Education Graduate Survey (GMEGS).
In its survey of over 3,000 soon-to-be-graduates, the Graduate Management Admissions Council® (GMAC) revealed that a graduate management degree is seen as a worthwhile investment with nine in 10 rating their business school degree as good to outstanding value. It is a view shared by HR as the survey reports early job offers prior to graduation for full-time MBA students now stands at a three year high at 59%.
Bob Alig, executive vice president, GMAC expressed delight saying, “A graduate management degree is an outstanding investment in the personal, professional and financial aspirations of these students.”
Other findings included:
- 78% believe their degree introduced them to new job opportunities.
- 86% felt it will help them find a career that meets their expectations.
- 33% of recent graduates plan to continue working for their current employers and expect significant job benefits as a result of earning their degrees.
Paul Arkwright
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