MBA helps future-proof careers in the age of AI

The idea that the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is in decline is exaggerated.

- Kashyap Kompella

In fact, the degree remains the most sought-after graduate credential worldwide. Since 2011, the MBA has been the most popular master's degree in the US and over 250,000 students enroll in MBA programmes worldwide each year.

Top business schools are seeing a rise in applications. In 2024, applications at US business schools grew by 12%, with elite institutions seeing even bigger increases. In India, over 330,000 students registered for the Common Admission Test (CAT), underscoring the degree's enduring appeal. This enthusiasm is backed by strong employability numbers.

In India, employability among business administration graduates (78%) far outpaces the overall youth employability rate (55%). Top executives are more likely to hold an MBA than any other graduate degree. Employers continue to value the MBA as a signal of leadership potential, problem-solving, and business acumen.