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2017 MBA CSEA FALL RECRUITINGTRENDS REPORT

2017 MBA CSEA Fall Recruiting Trends Report 1

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTIONAbout This Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2How to Use This Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

RESPONDENT PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

APPENDIXSurvey Methodology and Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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The MBA CSEA Fall 2017 Recruiting Trends Survey presents key information about the recruiting trends for full-time and part-time MBA students as well as for specialized masters program students. The report is based on confidential surveys completed between January and February 2018 by 94 MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance (MBA CSEA) member schools . This report is published by the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance, the premier provider of education, information and expertise for the support and development of individuals in the MBA career management and employment professions.

The 2017 MBA CSEA Fall Recruiting Trends Survey was compiled, tabulated and analyzed by Industry Insights (www .industryinsights .com), an independent professional research and analytics firm that specializes in conducting operating surveys, compensation studies, market assessment surveys, customer satisfaction research, educational programs and other forms of customized research for associations.

Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced in whole or part without written permission from the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance.

DISCLAIMERThe statistical information contained in this report is believed to be representative of the individuals responding to the survey. All reasonable efforts were taken by Industry Insights, Inc. to assure data comparability within the limitations of reporting procedures. However, the data used in this report are not necessarily based on audited data and the statistical validity of any given number varies depending upon sample sizes and the amount of consistency among responses for that particular figure. Industry Insights and MBA CSEA, therefore, make no representations or warranties with respect to the results of this study and shall not be liable to clients or anyone else for any information inaccuracies, or errors or omissions in contents, regardless of the cause of such inaccuracy, error or omission. In no event shall Industry Insights and/or MBA CSEA be liable for any consequential damages.

MBA CSEA FALL RECRUITING TRENDS REPORT


About This Report

This report was prepared by Industry Insights of Dublin, Ohio, while working closely with MBA CSEA in the design of the study. In January 2018, confidential survey forms (refer to https://www.secureii.com/MBACSEA/account/login.aspx for a sample) were made available to member institutions on an online portal hosted by Industry Insights.

This report provides an “abridged” view of the survey results. In cases where a more precise data segment is desired, all survey participants have been given access to interactive, Online Reporting Tools (housed in the online MBA CSEA Research Portal at https://www.secureii.com/MBACSEA/account/login.aspx), which allows for more specific data analyses (provided sampling requirements are met) than this report could reasonably contain. Users of the Online Reporting Tools are able to customize their own data cuts to create benchmarks using aggregate data that most closely match their circumstances or areas of interest. Individual school-level data remains confidential, and is not available to other survey respondents.

This online, interactive reporting tool allows more specific information than this report could reasonably provide. For example, a participant could create a multivariable data aggregation based on a specific university type and region. Additionally, the report output through the Online Reporting Tools includes the individual respondent’s own data alongside the reported norms for institutions meeting the search criteria. Thus, the participant is provided invaluable information without needing to spend time and effort performing any manual calculations. For convenience, all results can be exported to Excel® or printed to PDF .

The information contained in this report and in the online reporting tools is confidential, and may not be shared with other organizations or entities without permission from MBA CSEA.

How to Use This Report

This MBA CSEA Fall Recruiting Trends Report will help institutions evaluate recruiting trends, relative to what similiar institutions are observing. The statistics in this report represent benchmarks against which an institution’s recruiting trends can be compared.

Using the information within this report, industry members can compare their own institution’s observations about the recruitment marketplace with the group of participants as a whole as well as institutions with similar institutional characteristics.

How the Tables are OrganizedIn order to use the information in this report to its maximum advantage, it is important to understand how the data is arranged and how to interpret the results . The tables in this report are organized to include a number of important findings for each relevant grouping of similar student populations: Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, and Specialized Masters program students. Within each of these student populations served, the detailed information is reported for the following groupings:

• All Respondents• Program Ranking • 1 to 20 • 21 to 50 • 51 to 100 • Not Ranked• Students Graduated This Year • 100 or Less • Over 100


RESPONDENT PROFILE

Student Popula�ons Served (mul�ple responses allowed)

Specialized Masters

Part-�me MBAs/Working Professionals

Full-�me MBAs 97%

47%

50%

Public 54%Private 46%

UniversityType

The respondent sample for the 2017 MBA CSEA Fall Recruiting Trends Survey was very similar to the 2016 MBA CSEA Fall Recruiting Trend Survey . The majority of responding institutions (97%) provided recruiting trends data for their Full-time MBA students. Half of the 94 responding institutions reported for their Specialized Masters students. Nearly 47% of the respondents (44 institutions) provided recruiting data for their Part-time MBA students. This includes working professional programs but excludes Executive MBAs.

There was a relatively even split of public (54%) and private (46%) institutions represented .


RESPONDENT PROFILE

Geographic Loca�on of University’s Main Campus

U.S. - West

U.S. - Southwest

U.S. - South

U.S. - Northeast

U.S. - Midwest

U.S. - Mid-Atlanc

St. Pierre & Jiguelon

GreenlandCanadaBermudaOtherOceaniaLan America & The Caribbean

EuropeAsiaAfrica

North American Regions

15%

12%

10%

13%14%

13%

5%

1%

14%

3%

1% 0%0%0%0%0%

Although most universities in the data set in this report have a global reach, the sample primarily consists of universities whose main campus is based in the U.S. Just over three-fourths of the responding universities reported their main campuses were located in the U.S. and 24% of the respondents were outside the U.S.


FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM

1-20 30.2%21-50 34.9%51-100 27.9%not ranked 7.0%

Full-�me MBAprogram rankings

How many full-�me MBA students graduated (or will graduate)from your program this year?

> 1000751-1000501-700301-500101-300100 or less

52.9%

29.4%

11.8%2.4% 1.2% 2.4%

Overall, how do full-�me pos�ngs (off-campus opportuni�es) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

Too soon to tell

Down >20%

Down 16%-20%

Down 11%-15%

Down 6%-10%

Down 1%-5%

FlatUp 1%-5%

Up 6%-10%

Up 11%-15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%

25.6

%

15.9

%

20.7

%

4.9%7

.3%

7.3%

4.9%

3.7%

2.4% 2.4%

1.2%3

.7%

The institutions reporting recruiting trends for their Full-time MBA Programs had a strong representation of top ranked MBA programs in the results. Over half (65%) of the respondents were ranked as one of the top 50 MBA programs in one of the most recent national/international rankings (Business Week, US News & World Report, Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, etc.). This includes 30% of the respondents that were ranked in the top 20.

Over 82% of the institutions have less than 300 students graduating from their full-time MBA program this year. The class year throughout this report is defined as the class of 2018, defined by the Standards as students graduating between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. The majority of the institutions in the higher ranked MBA programs reported class sizes of over 100 students graduating.

Half of the responding institutions reported an increase in overall full-time postings (off-campus opportunities) for full-time MBA students compared YTD versus last year. Another 26% reported that off-campus recruiting opportunities were flat (little or no change). Nearly 63% of the top ranked MBA programs reported an increase in off-campus opportunities for full-time MBA students .



IncreasedStayed the sameDecreased

What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity for FT MBAs have you seen in the following industries:

GovernmentHospitalityMedia/Entertainment

Non-ProfitRetailManufacturingTransporta�on & Logis�cs

Services

Consumer Packaged Goods

EnergyReal EstateFinancial ServicesConsul�ngHealthcare (Including Products

& Services)

Technology

71.4%

6.0% 20.5% 10.8%8.6% 8.1% 23.8% 26.8% 11.3%

23.9%24.4%25.0%35.5%39.8%

45.8%50.6%

22.6% 40.7%33.7%

49.4% 56.5%

51.3% 48.8%

64.8%8.0%14.3%9.5%15.3%15.4%5.2%71.4%

22.0% 17.5% 12.2% 10.0%

23.1%23.4%

61.5% 62.7% 73.0% 73.5%82.0%

Overall, how do full-�me, on-campus opportuni�es (companies interviewingat your school) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

Too soon to tell

Down >20%

Down 16%-20%

Down 11%-15%

Down 6%-10%

Down 1%-5%

FlatUp 1%-5%

Up 6%-10%

Up 11%-15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%

30.5

%

18.3

%

13.4

%

9.8%

7.3%

4.9%

3.7%

2.4%

1.2%

0.0% 2

.4%12

.2%

1.2%

Nearly 37% reported an increase in on campus opportunities for full-time MBAs compared YTD versus last year (41% reported an increase in the 2016 survey). About a quarter of the top ranked MBA programs reported an increase of over 6% in on campus opportunities. Regardless of program ranking, most of the respondents (61%) reported a YTD change in on campus opportunities between +/-5%.

Over 71% of responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector for full-time recruiting activity for full-time MBA students. This is a significant jump from the 53% that reported an increase in the 2016 survey. Healthcare (51%), Consulting (46%), Financial Services (40%), and Real Estate (36%) round out the top 5 sectors in terms of increases in recruiting activity. Technology, Real Estate, and Energy had the largest changes vs. the 2016 survey in terms of percentage of respondents reporting an increase . Compared to the 2016 survey results, only the Government sector had a decrease in the percentage of institutions reporting an increase. The sectors with the largest percentage of institutions reporting a decrease in recruiting activity were Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy, and Consulting. Non-profits, Hospitality, and Consumer Packaged Goods reported the largest changes vs. the 2016 results in terms of percentage of respondents reporting a decrease.




What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity for FT MBAs have you seen with the following types of organiza�ons:

Firms not headquartered

in your geographic loca�on (regardless

of size)

Large-size Companies (over 500

employees)

Mid-size Companies

(100-500 employees)

Small Firms (less than 100

employees)

Family-Owned Business

(student's family has significant

ownership)

Startup Company (a company in business up to

12 months)

52.6%56.2%

44.9%35.4%

55.7%8.9%

53.3%9.1%

37.7%

81.1%48.7%

13.2%

47.3%37.0%

2.6%4.1%6.9%5.7%


What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity have youexperienced on your campus:

Internship conversion to FT employment

Students willing to relocate

Career FairsResume book requests

Direct referral requests

Alumni-ini�ated hiring

60.9%46.0%

26.1%38.7%

53.3%8.0%

48.7%6.8%

44.6%

55.1%45.6%

43.6%53.2%

41.9%

13.0%1.3%

12.2%1.3%

Start-up companies again represented the largest increase in recruiting activity based on type of organizations, although it is slightly lower than the 2016 percentage (47% vs. 50%). Small and mid-size firms both reported increases in the percentage that reported growth in full-time recruiting activity (37% vs. 29% and 45% vs. 34%, respectively).

Over 53% reported an increase in alumni-initiated hiring, 44% reported an increase in direct referral requests, and 45% reported an increase in internship conversions to full-time employment.



Increased 11.0%Stayed the same 20.7%Decreased 68.3%

Overall, how do full-�me opportuni�es for FT Interna�onal MBA students compare YTD versus last year?


Overall, how do internship opportuni�esfor FT Interna�onal MBA students (thosewith non-permanent work authoriza�on)compare YTD versus last year?

RECRUITING TRENDS FOR INTERNATIONAL FT MBA STUDENTS

Full-time job opportunities for full-time international MBA students decreased for over 68% of the responding institutions. This follows over 50% reporting a decrease in the 2016 survey. Additionally, nearly 55% reported a decrease in the number of internship opportunities for international MBA students. This is consistent with many of the comments submitted by the respondents that they are seeing decrease in the number of employers that are investing the amount of money to train and recruit international students given the accompanying risk associated with the unknown of the current immigration policies, particularly in the U.S.




What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity have you seenin the following industries for FT Interna�onal MBA students?

GovernmentMedia/Entertainment

HospitalityEnergyConsumer Packaged Goods

RetailTransporta�on & Logis�cs Services

Financial Services

ManufacturingNon-ProfitReal EstateHealthcare (Including Products

& Services)

Consul�ngTechnology

42.9%

20.8% 34.3% 38.9%38.2% 20.4% 31.8% 34.7% 30.7%

9.7%9.7%12.1%12.2%13.0%17.1%

22.4%

36.4%

39.5% 48.6% 48.2%

67.4%56.1% 55.6% 59.7%

35.1%32.0%33.3%37.7%50.7%34.9%

55.6%

7.3% 6.3% 2.0% 0.0%7.3%9.5%

42.0%55.1% 60.4%

66.0% 64.9%


Nearly 43% of responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector for full-time recruiting activity for international full-time MBA students. Consulting (22%) and Healthcare (17%) round out the top 3 sectors in terms of increases in recruiting activity. Only Technology and Real Estate reported significant increases vs. the 2016 survey in terms of percentage of respondents reporting growth. Compared to the 2016 survey results, most of the sectors reported double digit increases in the percentage of institutions reporting a decrease in recruiting activity.



INTERNSHIP RECRUITING TRENDS FOR FULL-TIME MBAs

Overall, how do full-�me, on-campus opportuni�es (companies interviewingat your school) for internships for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

Too soon to tell

Down >20%

Down 16%-20%

Down 11%-15%

Down 6%-10%

Down 1%-5%

FlatUp 1%-5%

Up 6%-10%

Up 11%-15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%

29.6

%

15.5

%

16.9

%

9.8%

5.6% 8

.5%

2.8%

1.4%4

.2%

1.4% 4

.2%

7.0% 2.8%

Overall, how do internship pos�ngs (off-campus opportuni�es) for FT MBAscompare YTD versus last year?

Too soon to tell

Down >20%

Down 16%-20%

Down 11%-15%

Down 6%-10%

Down 1%-5%

FlatUp 1%-5%

Up 6%-10%

Up 11%-15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%

22.5

%

21.1

%

15.5

%

4.2%

8.5%

8.5%

1.4%

4.2%

7.0%

2.8%

1.4%2.

8%

Internship recruiting trends largely mirrors that of the full-time recruiting trends. Nearly 44% reported an increase in on campus internship opportunities for full-time MBAs compared YTD versus last year (45% reported an increase in the 2016 survey). For 2017, nearly 17% reported an increase of 6% -10% (only 3% reported this level of growth in 2016) .

Over half (56%) of the responding institutions reported an increase in overall internship postings (off-campus opportunities) for full-time MBA students compared YTD versus last year. Another 23% reported that off-campus recruiting opportunities were flat (little or no change). Over two-thirds (68%) of the top ranked MBA programs reported an increase in off-campus internship opportunities for full-time MBA students.




What changes in full-�me internship ac�vity for FT MBAs have you seen in the following industries:

HospitalityGovernmentMedia/Entertainment

Transporta�on & Logis�cs

Services

RetailManufacturingNon-ProfitEnergyConsumer Packaged Goods

Real EstateFinancial ServicesConsul�ngHealthcare (Including Products

& Services)

Technology

60.0%

7.1% 13.4% 15.5%8.8% 12.7% 19.7% 12.9% 14.6%

20.8%24.3%28.2%29.1%

39.4%44.8%45.6%

32.9% 45.6% 41.8% 45.1% 58.2% 52.1%62.9% 64.6%

11.4%14.3%13.7%3.5%

14.1%4.8%76.2%

13.8% 9.8% 9.5% 4.6%18.8%19.1%

67.2%82.8%

76.5% 76.2% 84.1%

INTERNSHIP RECRUITING TRENDS FOR FULL-TIME MBAs

Over 60% of responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector for internship activity for full-time MBA students (58% reported an increase in the 2016 survey). Healthcare (46%), Consulting (45%), Financial Services (39%), and Real Estate (29%) round out the top 5 sectors in terms of increases in internship recruiting activity. Energy and Real Estate had the double digit increases vs. the 2016 survey in terms of the percentage of respondents reporting growth in internship activity. Compared to the 2016 survey results, the Non-profit and Hospitality sectors reported the largest increases in terms of the percentage of respondents reporting a decrease.



Detailed Results FULL-TIME MBA ALL RESPONDENTS

FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM RANKINGFULL-TIME MBA STUDENTS

GRADUATED THIS YEAR

1 TO 20 21 TO 50 51 TO 100 NOT RANKED 100 OR LESS OVER 100

Is your University...

(N) 89 25 29 24 6 45 38

Public 53.9% 36.0% 62.1% 62.5% 66.7% 75.6% 31.6%

Private 46.1% 64.0% 37.9% 37.5% 33.3% 24.4% 68.4%

What is the geographic location of your university’s main campus?

(N) 91 26 30 24 6 45 40

Africa 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%

Asia 3.3% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 2.2% 2.5%

Europe 14.3% 23.1% 10.0% 12.5% 0.0% 13.3% 15.0%

Latin America & The Caribbean 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5%

Oceania 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

North American regions:

Bermuda 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Canada 5.5% 7.7% 0.0% 4.2% 33.3% 8.9% 2.5%

Greenland 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

St . Pierre & Jiguelon 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

U.S. regions:

Mid-Atlantic 9.9% 15.4% 6.7% 8.3% 16.7% 11.1% 10.0%

Midwest 15.4% 7.7% 30.0% 8.3% 0.0% 15.6% 15.0%

Northeast 11.0% 19.2% 6.7% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 22.5%

South 12.1% 3.9% 20.0% 16.7% 0.0% 15.6% 10.0%

Southwest 13.2% 7.7% 16.7% 12.5% 16.7% 17.8% 7.5%

West 13.2% 11.5% 10.0% 16.7% 16.7% 13.3% 12.5%

Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Full-time MBA program rankings:

(N) 86 26 30 24 6 45 40

1-20 30.2% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 57.5%

21-50 34.9% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 42.2% 27.5%

51-100 27.9% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 37.8% 15.0%

not ranked 7.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 13.3% 0.0%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


How many full-time MBA students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?

(N) 85 26 30 23 6 45 40

100 or less 52.9% 11.5% 63.3% 73.9% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0%

101-300 29.4% 42.3% 30.0% 21.7% 0.0% 0.0% 62.5%

301-500 11.8% 26.9% 6.7% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0%

501-700 2.4% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%

751-1000 1.2% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5%

> 1000 2.4% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%

What is the length of your FT MBA program(s)? (multiple responses allowed)

(N) 86 26 30 24 6 45 40

Up to 12 months 22.1% 15.4% 20.0% 29.2% 33.3% 28.9% 15.0%

13 months to 18 months 19.8% 26.9% 13.3% 16.7% 33.3% 22.2% 17.5%

19 months to 23 months 57.0% 57.7% 70.0% 45.8% 33.3% 53.3% 62.5%

Two or more years 14.0% 15.4% 10.0% 20.8% 0.0% 6.7% 20.0%

Overall, how do full-time postings (off-campus opportunities) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 82 24 29 23 6 42 39

Up > 20% 2.4% 0.0% 3.5% 4.4% 0.0% 2.4% 2.6%

Up 16% - 20% 3.7% 4.2% 3.5% 4.4% 0.0% 4.8% 2.6%

Up 11% - 15% 7.3% 20.8% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 10.3%

Up 6% - 10% 20.7% 16.7% 13.8% 30.4% 33.3% 23.8% 18.0%

Up 1% - 5% 15.9% 20.8% 17.2% 13.0% 0.0% 16.7% 15.4%

Flat 25.6% 4.2% 31.0% 39.1% 33.3% 33.3% 15.4%

Down 1% - 5% 3.7% 4.2% 3.5% 0.0% 16.7% 4.8% 2.6%

Down 6% - 10% 4.9% 12.5% 0.0% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3%

Down 11% - 15% 2.4% 4.2% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1%

Down 16% - 20% 1.2% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6%

Down > 20% 4.9% 4.2% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 7.7%

Too soon to tell 7.3% 4.2% 10.3% 4.4% 16.7% 7.1% 7.7%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Overall, how do full-time, on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 82 25 29 22 6 41 40

Up > 20% 1.2% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5%

Up 16% - 20% 2.4% 4.0% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%

Up 11% - 15% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5%

Up 6% - 10% 13.4% 24.0% 6.9% 9.1% 16.7% 12.2% 15.0%

Up 1% - 5% 18.3% 4.0% 17.2% 40.9% 0.0% 22.0% 15.0%

Flat 30.5% 28.0% 34.5% 27.3% 33.3% 34.2% 27.5%

Down 1% - 5% 12.2% 12.0% 20.7% 4.6% 0.0% 14.6% 7.5%

Down 6% - 10% 9.8% 12.0% 3.5% 9.1% 33.3% 7.3% 12.5%

Down 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 16% - 20% 2.4% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%

Down > 20% 3.7% 4.0% 3.5% 4.6% 0.0% 4.9% 2.5%

Too soon to tell 4.9% 4.0% 6.9% 0.0% 16.7% 4.9% 5.0%

What changes in full-time recruiting activity for FT MBAs have you seen in the following industries:

Consulting

(N) 83 25 30 24 4 42 40

Increased 45.8% 40.0% 50.0% 50.0% 25.0% 42.9% 47.5%

Stayed the same 33.7% 36.0% 30.0% 37.5% 25.0% 38.1% 30.0%

Decreased 20.5% 24.0% 20.0% 12.5% 50.0% 19.1% 22.5%


(N) 82 24 30 24 4 41 40

Increased 24.4% 29.2% 16.7% 33.3% 0.0% 24.4% 25.0%

Stayed the same 48.8% 33.3% 46.7% 58.3% 100.0% 61.0% 35.0%

Decreased 26.8% 37.5% 36.7% 8.3% 0.0% 14.6% 40.0%

Financial Services

(N) 83 25 30 23 5 42 40

Increased 39.8% 52.0% 33.3% 34.8% 40.0% 33.3% 47.5%

Stayed the same 49.4% 36.0% 63.3% 43.5% 60.0% 57.1% 42.5%

Decreased 10.8% 12.0% 3.3% 21.7% 0.0% 9.5% 10.0%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Government

(N) 50 14 14 18 4 28 21

Increased 10.0% 21.4% 0.0% 5.6% 25.0% 7.1% 14.3%

Stayed the same 82.0% 64.3% 85.7% 94.4% 75.0% 85.7% 76.2%

Decreased 8.0% 14.3% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 9.5%

Healthcare (Including Products & Services)

(N) 81 25 28 23 5 41 39

Increased 50.6% 56.0% 60.7% 39.1% 20.0% 51.2% 51.3%

Stayed the same 40.7% 32.0% 32.1% 52.2% 80.0% 41.5% 38.5%

Decreased 8.6% 12.0% 7.1% 8.7% 0.0% 7.3% 10.3%

Hospitality

(N) 49 13 15 17 4 29 19

Increased 12.2% 7.7% 20.0% 5.9% 25.0% 10.3% 15.8%

Stayed the same 73.5% 61.5% 60.0% 94.1% 75.0% 82.8% 57.9%

Decreased 14.3% 30.8% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 26.3%

Manufacturing

(N) 77 23 26 23 5 38 38

Increased 23.4% 30.4% 19.2% 26.1% 0.0% 23.7% 23.7%

Stayed the same 71.4% 60.9% 76.9% 73.9% 80.0% 71.1% 71.1%

Decreased 5.2% 8.7% 3.9% 0.0% 20.0% 5.3% 5.3%

Media/Entertainment

(N) 63 20 19 20 4 32 30

Increased 17.5% 30.0% 15.8% 10.0% 0.0% 9.4% 23.3%

Stayed the same 73.0% 50.0% 73.7% 90.0% 100.0% 87.5% 60.0%

Decreased 9.5% 20.0% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 16.7%

Non-Profit

(N) 59 18 17 20 4 31 27

Increased 22.0% 33.3% 5.9% 25.0% 25.0% 16.1% 25.9%

Stayed the same 62.7% 33.3% 88.2% 65.0% 75.0% 74.2% 51.9%

Decreased 15.3% 33.3% 5.9% 10.0% 0.0% 9.7% 22.2%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Energy

(N) 80 24 28 23 5 41 38

Increased 25.0% 25.0% 21.4% 34.8% 0.0% 29.3% 21.1%

Stayed the same 51.3% 45.8% 53.6% 52.2% 60.0% 43.9% 57.9%

Decreased 23.8% 29.2% 25.0% 13.0% 40.0% 26.8% 21.1%

Real Estate

(N) 62 18 18 22 4 31 30

Increased 35.5% 27.8% 44.4% 40.9% 0.0% 32.3% 40.0%

Stayed the same 56.5% 55.6% 44.4% 59.1% 100.0% 61.3% 50.0%

Decreased 8.1% 16.7% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 10.0%

Retail

(N) 78 24 26 24 4 40 37

Increased 23.1% 29.2% 11.5% 29.2% 25.0% 17.5% 29.7%

Stayed the same 61.5% 41.7% 76.9% 62.5% 75.0% 72.5% 48.7%

Decreased 15.4% 29.2% 11.5% 8.3% 0.0% 10.0% 21.6%

Technology

(N) 84 25 30 24 5 43 40

Increased 71.4% 72.0% 73.3% 66.7% 80.0% 72.1% 70.0%

Stayed the same 22.6% 16.0% 23.3% 29.2% 20.0% 27.9% 17.5%

Decreased 6.0% 12.0% 3.3% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5%

Transportation & Logistics Services

(N) 71 21 26 20 4 35 35

Increased 23.9% 28.6% 23.1% 25.0% 0.0% 25.7% 22.9%

Stayed the same 64.8% 52.4% 65.4% 70.0% 100.0% 65.7% 62.9%

Decreased 11.3% 19.1% 11.5% 5.0% 0.0% 8.6% 14.3%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


What changes in full-time recruiting activity for FT MBAs have you seen with the following types of organizations:

Startup Company (a company in business up to 12 months)

(N) 74 21 24 23 6 39 34

Increased 47.3% 57.1% 37.5% 43.5% 66.7% 46.2% 47.1%

Stayed the same 48.7% 33.3% 62.5% 52.2% 33.3% 53.9% 44.1%

Decreased 4.1% 9.5% 0.0% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0% 8.8%

Family-Owned Business (student's family has significant ownership)

(N) 53 10 20 20 ISD 29 23

Increased 13.2% 10.0% 10.0% 15.0% ISD 20.7% 4.4%

Stayed the same 81.1% 70.0% 90.0% 80.0% ISD 75.9% 87.0%

Decreased 5.7% 20.0% 0.0% 5.0% ISD 3.5% 8.7%

Small Firms (less than 100 employees)

(N) 73 16 28 24 5 41 31

Increased 37.0% 43.8% 28.6% 37.5% 60.0% 43.9% 29.0%

Stayed the same 56.2% 43.8% 64.3% 58.3% 40.0% 53.7% 58.1%

Decreased 6.9% 12.5% 7.1% 4.2% 0.0% 2.4% 12.9%

Mid-size Companies (100 - 500 employees)

(N) 78 18 30 24 6 44 33

Increased 44.9% 38.9% 56.7% 37.5% 33.3% 50.0% 39.4%

Stayed the same 52.6% 55.6% 40.0% 62.5% 66.7% 47.7% 57.6%

Decreased 2.6% 5.6% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 3.0%

Large-size Companies (over 500 employees)

(N) 79 20 29 24 6 43 35

Increased 35.4% 35.0% 41.4% 37.5% 0.0% 30.2% 42.9%

Stayed the same 55.7% 50.0% 51.7% 54.2% 100.0% 65.1% 42.9%

Decreased 8.9% 15.0% 6.9% 8.3% 0.0% 4.7% 14.3%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Firms not headquartered in your geographic location (regardless of size)

(N) 77 19 28 24 6 43 33

Increased 37.7% 42.1% 28.6% 41.7% 50.0% 39.5% 36.4%

Stayed the same 53.3% 47.4% 64.3% 50.0% 33.3% 53.5% 51.5%

Decreased 9.1% 10.5% 7.1% 8.3% 16.7% 7.0% 12.1%

What changes in full-time recruiting activity have you experienced on your campus:

Alumni-initiated hiring

(N) 79 21 29 23 6 42 36

Increased 53.2% 33.3% 58.6% 60.9% 66.7% 64.3% 38.9%

Stayed the same 45.6% 61.9% 41.4% 39.1% 33.3% 35.7% 58.3%

Decreased 1.3% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8%


(N) 78 20 29 23 6 42 35

Increased 43.6% 35.0% 44.8% 47.8% 50.0% 54.8% 31.4%

Stayed the same 55.1% 60.0% 55.2% 52.2% 50.0% 45.2% 65.7%

Decreased 1.3% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9%

Resume book requests

(N) 74 21 27 22 4 37 36

Increased 41.9% 38.1% 48.2% 31.8% 75.0% 40.5% 41.7%

Stayed the same 46.0% 42.9% 48.2% 50.0% 25.0% 51.4% 41.7%

Decreased 12.2% 19.1% 3.7% 18.2% 0.0% 8.1% 16.7%

Career Fairs

(N) 69 17 24 23 5 37 31

Increased 26.1% 47.1% 20.8% 17.4% 20.0% 16.2% 38.7%

Stayed the same 60.9% 52.9% 62.5% 60.9% 80.0% 64.9% 58.1%

Decreased 13.0% 0.0% 16.7% 21.7% 0.0% 18.9% 3.2%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR



(N) 75 17 29 23 6 42 32

Increased 38.7% 41.2% 34.5% 47.8% 16.7% 38.1% 40.6%

Stayed the same 53.3% 52.9% 51.7% 52.2% 66.7% 57.1% 46.9%

Decreased 8.0% 5.9% 13.8% 0.0% 16.7% 4.8% 12.5%


(N) 74 18 28 23 5 39 34

Increased 44.6% 50.0% 46.4% 39.1% 40.0% 43.6% 47.1%

Stayed the same 48.7% 50.0% 42.9% 52.2% 60.0% 46.2% 50.0%

Decreased 6.8% 0.0% 10.7% 8.7% 0.0% 10.3% 2.9%


Overall, how do full-time opportunities for FT International MBA students compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 82 24 30 22 6 43 38

Increased 11.0% 12.5% 10.0% 4.6% 33.3% 9.3% 13.2%

Stayed the same 20.7% 37.5% 13.3% 13.6% 16.7% 18.6% 23.7%

Decreased 68.3% 50.0% 76.7% 81.8% 50.0% 72.1% 63.2%

What changes in full-time recruiting activity have you seen in the following industries for FT International MBA students?

Consulting

(N) 76 23 28 21 4 39 36

Increased 22.4% 26.1% 25.0% 9.5% 50.0% 23.1% 22.2%

Stayed the same 39.5% 39.1% 39.3% 47.6% 0.0% 35.9% 44.4%

Decreased 38.2% 34.8% 35.7% 42.9% 50.0% 41.0% 33.3%


(N) 69 21 25 19 4 34 34

Increased 7.3% 14.3% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 8.8%

Stayed the same 42.0% 47.6% 36.0% 42.1% 50.0% 38.2% 47.1%

Decreased 50.7% 38.1% 56.0% 57.9% 50.0% 55.9% 44.1%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Financial Services

(N) 72 22 27 19 4 35 36

Increased 9.7% 18.2% 7.4% 5.3% 0.0% 8.6% 11.1%

Stayed the same 55.6% 72.7% 55.6% 31.6% 75.0% 48.6% 63.9%

Decreased 34.7% 9.1% 37.0% 63.2% 25.0% 42.9% 25.0%

Government

(N) 37 11 11 12 ISD 19 17

Increased 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0%


Decreased 35.1% 27.3% 45.5% 41.7% ISD 36.8% 29.4%


(N) 70 22 25 19 4 34 35

Increased 17.1% 31.8% 12.0% 5.3% 25.0% 14.7% 20.0%

Stayed the same 48.6% 45.5% 48.0% 47.4% 75.0% 44.1% 54.3%

Decreased 34.3% 22.7% 40.0% 47.4% 0.0% 41.2% 25.7%

Hospitality

(N) 48 14 15 16 ISD 24 23

Increased 6.3% 7.1% 0.0% 6.3% ISD 8.3% 4.4%


Decreased 33.3% 35.7% 33.3% 37.5% ISD 33.3% 30.4%

Manufacturing

(N) 66 21 25 17 ISD 30 35

Increased 12.1% 14.3% 20.0% 0.0% ISD 10.0% 14.3%


Decreased 31.8% 19.1% 36.0% 47.1% ISD 33.3% 28.6%

Media/Entertainment

(N) 50 16 16 15 ISD 23 26

Increased 2.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 3.9%


Decreased 32.0% 12.5% 43.8% 46.7% ISD 43.5% 19.2%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Non-Profit

(N) 49 14 15 16 4 24 24

Increased 12.2% 21.4% 6.7% 12.5% 0.0% 12.5% 12.5%

Stayed the same 67.4% 78.6% 66.7% 50.0% 100.0% 58.3% 79.2%

Decreased 20.4% 0.0% 26.7% 37.5% 0.0% 29.2% 8.3%

Energy

(N) 69 20 27 19 ISD 35 33

Increased 7.3% 10.0% 7.4% 5.3% ISD 5.7% 9.1%


Decreased 37.7% 30.0% 40.7% 47.4% ISD 45.7% 27.3%

Real Estate

(N) 54 15 16 19 4 26 27

Increased 13.0% 13.3% 12.5% 10.5% 25.0% 15.4% 11.1%

Stayed the same 48.2% 66.7% 43.8% 36.8% 50.0% 34.6% 63.0%

Decreased 38.9% 20.0% 43.8% 52.6% 25.0% 50.0% 25.9%

Retail

(N) 63 19 23 17 4 30 32

Increased 9.5% 21.1% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 9.4%

Stayed the same 55.6% 47.4% 60.9% 47.1% 100.0% 56.7% 56.3%

Decreased 34.9% 31.6% 30.4% 52.9% 0.0% 33.3% 34.4%

Technology

(N) 77 23 29 21 4 39 37

Increased 42.9% 43.5% 51.7% 28.6% 50.0% 41.0% 46.0%

Stayed the same 36.4% 39.1% 24.1% 47.6% 50.0% 35.9% 37.8%

Decreased 20.8% 17.4% 24.1% 23.8% 0.0% 23.1% 16.2%


(N) 62 20 22 17 ISD 28 33

Increased 9.7% 10.0% 13.6% 0.0% ISD 14.3% 6.1%


Decreased 30.7% 30.0% 27.3% 41.2% ISD 32.1% 27.3%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Do students in your program have the option to pursue an internship?

(N) 85 26 29 24 6 44 40

Yes 88.2% 88.5% 93.1% 83.3% 83.3% 79.6% 97.5%

No 11.8% 11.5% 6.9% 16.7% 16.7% 20.5% 2.5%

INTERNSHIP RECRUITING TRENDS FOR FULL-TIME MBAS

Overall, how do on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for internships for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 71 23 26 18 4 31 39

Up > 20% 4.2% 8.7% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7%

Up 16% - 20% 1.4% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6%

Up 11% - 15% 5.6% 13.0% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 7.7%

Up 6% - 10% 16.9% 8.7% 23.1% 22.2% 0.0% 16.1% 18.0%

Up 1% - 5% 15.5% 13.0% 15.4% 22.2% 0.0% 16.1% 15.4%

Flat 29.6% 21.7% 30.8% 27.8% 75.0% 45.2% 18.0%

Down 1% - 5% 7.0% 0.0% 7.7% 11.1% 25.0% 6.5% 5.1%

Down 6% - 10% 2.8% 4.4% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 2.6%

Down 11% - 15% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0%

Down 16% - 20% 4.2% 8.7% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 3.2% 5.1%

Down > 20% 2.8% 4.4% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 2.6%

Too soon to tell 8.5% 13.0% 7.7% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Overall, how do internship postings (off-campus opportunities) for FT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 71 22 27 18 4 32 38

Up > 20% 7.0% 9.1% 7.4% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 13.2%

Up 16% - 20% 4.2% 9.1% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 5.3%

Up 11% - 15% 8.5% 13.6% 7.4% 0.0% 25.0% 9.4% 7.9%

Up 6% - 10% 15.5% 22.7% 11.1% 16.7% 0.0% 12.5% 18.4%

Up 1% - 5% 21.1% 13.6% 29.6% 16.7% 25.0% 25.0% 15.8%

Flat 22.5% 4.6% 22.2% 38.9% 50.0% 37.5% 10.5%

Down 1% - 5% 2.8% 4.6% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 3.1% 2.6%

Down 6% - 10% 4.2% 9.1% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 3.1% 5.3%

Down 11% - 15% 2.8% 4.6% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3%

Down 16% - 20% 1.4% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6%

Down > 20% 1.4% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0%

Too soon to tell 8.5% 9.1% 7.4% 11.1% 0.0% 3.1% 13.2%

What changes in full-time internship activity for FT MBAs have you seen in the following industries:

Consulting

(N) 67 22 24 17 4 31 35

Increased 44.8% 50.0% 37.5% 47.1% 50.0% 35.5% 51.4%

Stayed the same 41.8% 40.9% 45.8% 41.2% 25.0% 51.6% 34.3%

Decreased 13.4% 9.1% 16.7% 11.8% 25.0% 12.9% 14.3%


(N) 71 22 26 19 4 33 37

Increased 28.2% 31.8% 30.8% 21.1% 25.0% 27.3% 29.7%

Stayed the same 52.1% 36.4% 46.2% 73.7% 75.0% 57.6% 46.0%

Decreased 19.7% 31.8% 23.1% 5.3% 0.0% 15.2% 24.3%

Financial Services

(N) 71 22 26 19 4 33 37

Increased 39.4% 50.0% 23.1% 36.8% 100.0% 30.3% 48.7%

Stayed the same 45.1% 27.3% 65.4% 47.4% 0.0% 57.6% 35.1%

Decreased 15.5% 22.7% 11.5% 15.8% 0.0% 12.1% 16.2%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Government

(N) 42 13 10 15 4 22 19

Increased 9.5% 23.1% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 4.6% 15.8%

Stayed the same 76.2% 61.5% 70.0% 86.7% 100.0% 81.8% 68.4%

Decreased 14.3% 15.4% 30.0% 6.7% 0.0% 13.6% 15.8%


(N) 68 22 24 18 4 32 35

Increased 45.6% 50.0% 50.0% 33.3% 50.0% 46.9% 45.7%

Stayed the same 45.6% 36.4% 41.7% 61.1% 50.0% 43.8% 45.7%

Decreased 8.8% 13.6% 8.3% 5.6% 0.0% 9.4% 8.6%

Hospitality

(N) 44 14 12 14 4 23 20

Increased 4.6% 7.1% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0%

Stayed the same 84.1% 71.4% 75.0% 100.0% 100.0% 91.3% 75.0%

Decreased 11.4% 21.4% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 15.0%

Manufacturing

(N) 63 22 21 17 ISD 26 36

Increased 19.1% 22.7% 19.1% 17.7% ISD 19.2% 19.4%


Decreased 4.8% 13.6% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 8.3%

Media/Entertainment

(N) 51 17 14 16 4 23 27

Increased 9.8% 17.7% 7.1% 6.3% 0.0% 8.7% 11.1%

Stayed the same 76.5% 58.8% 78.6% 87.5% 100.0% 82.6% 70.4%

Decreased 13.7% 23.5% 14.3% 6.3% 0.0% 8.7% 18.5%

Non-Profit

(N) 48 16 13 15 4 23 24

Increased 20.8% 25.0% 23.1% 13.3% 25.0% 13.0% 25.0%

Stayed the same 64.6% 37.5% 69.2% 86.7% 75.0% 82.6% 50.0%

Decreased 14.6% 37.5% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 25.0%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Energy

(N) 70 22 25 19 4 32 37

Increased 24.3% 18.2% 28.0% 21.1% 50.0% 28.1% 21.6%

Stayed the same 62.9% 72.7% 52.0% 68.4% 50.0% 59.4% 64.9%

Decreased 12.9% 9.1% 20.0% 10.5% 0.0% 12.5% 13.5%

Real Estate

(N) 55 17 15 19 4 26 28

Increased 29.1% 29.4% 33.3% 26.3% 25.0% 19.2% 39.3%

Stayed the same 58.2% 52.9% 53.3% 63.2% 75.0% 69.2% 46.4%

Decreased 12.7% 17.7% 13.3% 10.5% 0.0% 11.5% 14.3%

Retail

(N) 64 20 21 19 4 29 34

Increased 18.8% 30.0% 9.5% 15.8% 25.0% 6.9% 29.4%

Stayed the same 67.2% 45.0% 76.2% 79.0% 75.0% 79.3% 55.9%

Decreased 14.1% 25.0% 14.3% 5.3% 0.0% 13.8% 14.7%

Technology

(N) 70 21 26 19 4 33 36

Increased 60.0% 61.9% 57.7% 52.6% 100.0% 54.6% 63.9%

Stayed the same 32.9% 23.8% 38.5% 42.1% 0.0% 45.5% 22.2%

Decreased 7.1% 14.3% 3.9% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 13.9%


(N) 58 17 22 15 4 27 30

Increased 13.8% 17.7% 13.6% 13.3% 0.0% 7.4% 20.0%

Stayed the same 82.8% 76.5% 81.8% 86.7% 100.0% 88.9% 76.7%

Decreased 3.5% 5.9% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 3.3%

Overall, how do internship opportunities for FT International MBA students (those with non-permanent work authorization) compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 71 22 26 18 5 34 36

Increased 11.3% 18.2% 7.7% 0.0% 40.0% 8.8% 13.9%

Stayed the same 33.8% 36.4% 19.2% 50.0% 40.0% 35.3% 33.3%

Decreased 54.9% 45.5% 73.1% 50.0% 20.0% 55.9% 52.8%


PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM

1-20 19.4%21-50 30.6%51-100 16.7%not ranked 33.3%

Part-�me workingprofessional MBAprogram rankings

How many part-�me MBA students graduated (or will graduate)from your program this year?

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Of the institutions reporting recruiting trends for their Part-time MBA Programs, 50% were ranked as one of the top 50 part-time MBA programs in one of the most recent national/international rankings (Business Week, US News & World Report, Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, etc.). This includes 19% of the respondents that were ranked in the top 20.

Over three-fourths (77%) of the institutions have less than 300 students graduating from their Part-time MBA program this year. The majority of the institutions in the higher ranked part-time MBA programs reported class sizes of over 100 students graduating.

Nearly 46% of the responding institutions reported an increase in overall postings (off-campus opportunities) for Part-time MBA students compared YTD versus last year (only 21% reported an increase in the 2016 survey). One-third of the respondents reported growth of about 1% to 5%. Another 25% reported that off-campus recruiting opportunities were flat (little or no change).



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What changes in recrui�ng ac�vity for part-�me MBA students have you seen in the following industries:

HospitalityGovernmentRetailReal EstateMedia/Entertainment

Consumer Packaged

Goods

Non-ProfitTransporta�on & Logis�cs

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ManufacturingEnergyHealthcare (Including

Products & Services)

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60.0%

0.0%15.8% 5.3%10.0% 10.5% 5.0% 5.6% 10.5%

15.8%22.2%25.0%

31.6%31.6%31.6%35.0%

40.0%55.0%

52.6%63.2% 57.9% 70.0% 72.2% 73.7%

16.7%22.2%15.8%11.1%0.0%10.5%

79.0%

5.6% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0%5.9%10.5%

94.1%83.3% 79.0%

77.8%83.3%

On campus opportunities for Part-time MBAs compared YTD versus last year increased for 35% of the institution (22% reported an increase in the 2016 survey).

Sixty percent of the responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector for recruiting activity for Part-time MBA students. This is a significant jump from the 41% that reported an increase in the 2016 survey. Consulting (35%), Financial Services (32%), Healthcare (32%), and Energy (32%) round out the top 5 sectors in terms of increases in recruiting activity. Energy and Technology had the largest increase vs. the 2016 survey in terms of percentage of respondents reporting growth . Compared to the 2016 survey results, the Government, Hospitality, and Retail sectors had increases in the percentage of institutions reporting a decline in recruiting activity.




What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity for part-�me MBAs have you seen with the following types of organiza�ons:

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78.6%61.1%

14.3%

38.9%30.0%

5.0%0.0% 5.0%7.1%



of size)


employees)

Mid-size Companies

(100-500 employees)


employees)



ownership)


12 months)IncreasedStayed the sameDecreased

What changes in recrui�ng ac�vity for part-�me MBAshave you experienced on your campus:






65.0%47.1%

25.0%17.7%

64.7%

17.7%90.0%10.0%

0.0%

50.0%42.9%

50.0%57.1%

47.1%

10.0%0.0%

5.9%0.0%

For most institutions, recruiting remained about the same for most types of organizations, with very few reporting decreases in recruiting activity for part-time MBAs. Mid-size and large size companies reported the largest increase in recruiting activity based on type of organizations. Forty percent of institution reported an increase in recruiting by large-size companies vs. only 11% in 2016.

Over 57% reported an increase in alumni-initiated hiring, 50% reported an increase in direct referral requests, and 47% reported an increase in resume book requests.



Detailed Results PART-TIME MBA ALL RESPONDENTS

PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM RANKINGPART-TIME MBA STUDENTS

GRADUATED THIS YEAR



(N) 42 6 10 6 12 10 22

Public 71.4% 83.3% 80.0% 66.7% 66.7% 80.0% 68.2%

Private 28.6% 16.7% 20.0% 33.3% 33.3% 20.0% 31.8%


(N) 44 7 11 6 12 10 24

Africa 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0%

Asia 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Europe 11.4% 14.3% 18.2% 16.7% 0.0% 20.0% 8.3%

Latin America & The Caribbean 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Oceania 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


Bermuda 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Canada 6.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 10.0% 4.2%

Greenland 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

St . Pierre & Jiguelon 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

U.S. regions:

Mid-Atlantic 9.1% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 25.0% 10.0% 8.3%

Midwest 13.6% 14.3% 9.1% 16.7% 16.7% 10.0% 16.7%

Northeast 6.8% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 16.7% 10.0% 8.3%

South 11.4% 28.6% 9.1% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 12.5%

Southwest 20.5% 28.6% 27.3% 16.7% 0.0% 10.0% 20.8%

West 18.2% 14.3% 27.3% 16.7% 16.7% 20.0% 20.8%

Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Part-time/working professional MBA program rankings:

(N) 36 7 11 6 12 10 24

1-20 19.4% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0%

21-50 30.6% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 30.0% 33.3%

51-100 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 40.0% 8.3%

not ranked 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 30.0% 33.3%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


How many part-time MBA students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?

(N) 34 6 11 6 11 10 24

100 or less 29.4% 0.0% 27.3% 66.7% 27.3% 100.0% 0.0%

101-300 47.1% 66.7% 54.6% 33.3% 36.4% 0.0% 66.7%

301-500 17.7% 16.7% 18.2% 0.0% 27.3% 0.0% 25.0%

501-700 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 4.2%

751-1000 2.9% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2%

> 1000 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

What is the length of your PT MBA program(s)? (multiple responses allowed)

(N) 35 6 11 6 12 10 24

1 – 2 years 22.9% 16.7% 18.2% 50.0% 16.7% 20.0% 25.0%

2 – 3 years 57.1% 83.3% 45.5% 33.3% 66.7% 60.0% 54.2%

3 or more years 31.4% 0.0% 27.3% 33.3% 50.0% 30.0% 29.2%

Other 5.7% 0.0% 18.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3%

Overall, how do part-time postings (off-campus opportunities) compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 24 5 6 6 7 8 16

Up > 20% 8.3% 20.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5%

Up 16% - 20% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 6% - 10% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 6.3%

Up 1% - 5% 33.3% 40.0% 16.7% 33.3% 42.9% 37.5% 31.3%

Flat 25.0% 40.0% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 37.5% 18.8%

Down 1% - 5% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 14.3% 12.5% 6.3%

Down 6% - 10% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 16% - 20% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down > 20% 8.3% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 12.5%

Too soon to tell 12.5% 0.0% 16.7% 16.7% 14.3% 12.5% 12.5%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Overall, how do full-time, on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for PT MBAs compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 20 4 5 5 6 6 14

Up > 20% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 16% - 20% 5.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1%

Up 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 6% - 10% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 1% - 5% 30.0% 50.0% 20.0% 40.0% 16.7% 16.7% 35.7%

Flat 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 20.0% 50.0% 33.3% 28.6%

Down 1% - 5% 15.0% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 0.0% 33.3% 7.1%

Down 6% - 10% 5.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1%

Down 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 16% - 20% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down > 20% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 7.1%

Too soon to tell 10.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 16.7% 16.7% 7.1%

What changes in recruiting activity for part-time MBA students have you seen in the following industries:

Consulting

(N) 20 4 5 5 6 6 14

Increased 35.0% 50.0% 40.0% 40.0% 16.7% 50.0% 28.6%

Stayed the same 55.0% 50.0% 60.0% 40.0% 66.7% 33.3% 64.3%

Decreased 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 16.7% 16.7% 7.1%


(N) 19 4 5 4 6 5 14

Increased 10.5% 0.0% 40.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3%

Stayed the same 79.0% 100.0% 40.0% 100.0% 83.3% 100.0% 71.4%

Decreased 10.5% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 14.3%

Financial Services

(N) 19 4 5 4 6 5 14

Increased 31.6% 50.0% 40.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 35.7%

Stayed the same 52.6% 50.0% 40.0% 50.0% 66.7% 60.0% 50.0%

Decreased 15.8% 0.0% 20.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 14.3%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Government

(N) 18 ISD 5 4 6 5 13

Increased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Stayed the same 77.8% ISD 80.0% 75.0% 83.3% 80.0% 76.9%

Decreased 22.2% ISD 20.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 23.1%


(N) 19 4 5 4 6 5 14

Increased 31.6% 25.0% 60.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 35.7%

Stayed the same 63.2% 75.0% 40.0% 75.0% 66.7% 80.0% 57.1%

Decreased 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 7.1%

Hospitality

(N) 18 ISD 5 4 6 5 13

Increased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


Decreased 16.7% ISD 20.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 23.1%

Manufacturing

(N) 20 4 5 5 6 6 14

Increased 25.0% 0.0% 40.0% 60.0% 0.0% 50.0% 14.3%

Stayed the same 70.0% 75.0% 60.0% 40.0% 100.0% 50.0% 78.6%

Decreased 5.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1%

Media/Entertainment

(N) 17 ISD 5 4 6 5 12

Increased 5.9% ISD 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3%


Decreased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Non-Profit

(N) 19 4 5 4 6 5 14

Increased 15.8% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 14.3%

Stayed the same 73.7% 50.0% 80.0% 75.0% 83.3% 80.0% 71.4%

Decreased 10.5% 25.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


Energy

(N) 19 4 5 4 6 5 14

Increased 31.6% 50.0% 60.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.0% 35.7%

Stayed the same 57.9% 50.0% 40.0% 50.0% 83.3% 60.0% 57.1%

Decreased 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 7.1%

Real Estate

(N) 18 ISD 5 4 6 5 13

Increased 5.6% ISD 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7%


Decreased 11.1% ISD 20.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 15.4%

Retail

(N) 19 4 5 4 6 5 14

Increased 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0%

Stayed the same 79.0% 75.0% 80.0% 75.0% 83.3% 80.0% 78.6%

Decreased 15.8% 25.0% 20.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 21.4%

Technology

(N) 20 4 5 5 6 6 14

Increased 60.0% 75.0% 60.0% 60.0% 50.0% 66.7% 57.1%

Stayed the same 40.0% 25.0% 40.0% 40.0% 50.0% 33.3% 42.9%

Decreased 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 18 4 4 4 6 5 13

Increased 22.2% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.0% 23.1%

Stayed the same 72.2% 75.0% 75.0% 75.0% 66.7% 80.0% 69.2%

Decreased 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 7.7%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR


What changes in full-time recruiting activity for part-time MBAs have you seen with the following types of organizations:


(N) 18 ISD 5 5 6 7 11

Increased 38.9% ISD 60.0% 40.0% 16.7% 42.9% 36.4%


Decreased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 14 ISD 4 4 4 5 9

Increased 14.3% ISD 25.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.0% 11.1%


Decreased 7.1% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1%


(N) 20 ISD 6 5 6 7 13

Increased 30.0% ISD 16.7% 60.0% 16.7% 42.9% 23.1%


Decreased 5.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 7.7%


(N) 20 4 6 4 6 6 14

Increased 40.0% 75.0% 50.0% 25.0% 16.7% 16.7% 50.0%

Stayed the same 55.0% 25.0% 50.0% 75.0% 66.7% 83.3% 42.9%

Decreased 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 7.1%


(N) 20 ISD 6 5 6 7 13

Increased 40.0% ISD 33.3% 60.0% 16.7% 42.9% 38.5%


Decreased 10.0% ISD 0.0% 20.0% 16.7% 14.3% 7.7%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR



(N) 19 4 5 4 6 6 13

Increased 10.5% 25.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4%

Stayed the same 79.0% 75.0% 60.0% 100.0% 83.3% 100.0% 69.2%

Decreased 10.5% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 15.4%

What changes in recruiting activity for part-time MBAs have you experienced on your campus:


(N) 21 ISD 5 6 7 6 15

Increased 57.1% ISD 40.0% 50.0% 71.4% 66.7% 53.3%


Decreased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 20 ISD 5 6 7 6 14

Increased 50.0% ISD 60.0% 66.7% 28.6% 50.0% 50.0%


Decreased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 17 ISD 5 5 4 5 12

Increased 47.1% ISD 40.0% 60.0% 25.0% 60.0% 41.7%


Decreased 5.9% ISD 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3%

Career Fairs

(N) 17 ISD 5 5 5 4 13

Increased 17.7% ISD 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 25.0% 15.4%


Decreased 17.7% ISD 20.0% 40.0% 0.0% 50.0% 7.7%





GRADUATED THIS YEAR



(N) 20 ISD 5 5 7 5 15

Increased 25.0% ISD 0.0% 20.0% 42.9% 20.0% 26.7%


Decreased 10.0% ISD 40.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3%


(N) 10 ISD 4 4 ISD ISD 7

Increased 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% ISD ISD 0.0%

Stayed the same 90.0% ISD 75.0% 100.0% ISD ISD 85.7%

Decreased 10.0% ISD 25.0% 0.0% ISD ISD 14.3%


SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAMS

Please indicate which Specialized Masters programs are offered at your school: (mul�ple responses allowed)

OtherEntrepreneurshipRisk Management

Interna�onal Business

Human Resources

Real EstateMarke�ngInforma�on Technology

Opera�ons/Supply Chain

ManagementData Analy�csAccoun�ngFinance

29.6%

56.8%

77.3%

0%0%

56.8%

29.6%31.8%38.6%

13.6%15.9% 13.6%9.1% 6.8%

22.7%

1-20 39.5%21-50 11.6%51-100 0.0%not ranked 48.8%

Specialized MastersPrograms rankings

The top three most common Specialized Masters programs offered by responding institutions were Finance (77%), Accounting (57%), and Data Analytics (57%).

The institutions reporting recruiting trends for their Specialized Masters Programs had a strong representation of top ranked programs in the results. Over half (51%) of the respondents had one of their specialized masters programs ranked as one of the top 50 in one of the most recent national/international rankings (Business Week, US News & World Report, Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, etc.). This includes 40% of the respondents that were ranked in the top 20.



How many specialized masters students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?

> 1000751-1000501-700301-500101-300100 or less

28.6%

38.1%

14.3% 14.3%

4.8% 0.0%

About two-thirds of the institutions have less than 300 students graduating from their Specialized Masters programs this year. The majority of the institutions in the higher ranked programs reported class sizes of over 100 students graduating.

Over half (56%) of the responding institutions reported an increase in overall postings (off-campus opportunities) for Specialized Masters students compared YTD versus last year. Another 23% reported that off-campus recruiting opportunities were flat (little or no change). Over 73% of the top ranked Specialized Masters programs reported an increase in off-campus opportunities for Specialized Masters students.

Over one-third (41%) reported an increase in on campus opportunities for Specialized Masters MBAs compared YTD versus last year (33% reported an increase in the 2016 survey). Over 20% reported an increase of over 6% in on campus opportunities (compared to 10% reporting a similar increase in 2016).

Overall, how do full-�me pos�ngs (off-campus opportuni�es) for specialized masters students compare YTD versus last year?

Too soon to tell

Down >20%

Down 16%-20%

Down 11%-15%

Down 6%-10%

Down 1%-5%

FlatUp 1%-5%

Up 6%-10%

Up 11 -15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%

23.1

%

28.2

%

18.0

%

0.0%2

.6% 10

.3%

5.1%

0.0%

7.7%

5.1%

0.0%0.0%

Overall, how do full-�me pos�ngs (off-campus opportuni�es) for specialized masters students compare YTD versus last year?

35.9

%

20.5

%

10.3

%

2.6%

0.0%

12.8

%

5.1%

5.1%

5.1% 0.0% 2

.6%

0.0%

Too soon to tell

Down >20%

Down 16%-20%

Down 11%-15%

Down 6%-10%

Down 1%-5%

FlatUp 1%-5%

Up 6%-10%

Up 11 -15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%




What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity for specialized masters students have you seen in the following industries:

Media/Entertainment

GovernmentNon-ProfitManufacturingHospitalityRetailTransporta�on & Logis�cs

Services


EnergyReal EstateHealthcare (Including Products

& Services)

Consul�ngFinancial ServicesTechnology

57.6%

6.1% 11.8% 7.1%5.7% 4.4% 3.5% 10.0% 8.0%

16.0%16.7%20.7%21.7%32.1%

50.0%57.1%

36.4% 37.1%38.2% 60.7%

73.9% 75.9% 73.3% 76.0%4.6%12.0%

0.0%3.7%

0.0%3.9%84.6%

7.4% 4.8% 4.0% 0.0%10.5%11.5%

89.5%88.9%

95.2%84.0%

95.5%

Nearly 58% of responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector for recruiting activity for Specialized Masters students. This is a significant jump from the44% that reported an increase in the 2016 survey. Financial Services (57%), Consulting (50%), Healthcare (32%), and Real Estate (22%) round out the top 5 sectors in terms of increases in recruiting activity. Many of these sectors experienced significant increases in the number of institutions reporting increases compared to the 2016 survey results. This reinforces some of the comments from respondents that employers are beginning to look for students with more specialized educational backgrounds.




What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity for specialized masters students have you seen with the following types of organiza�ons:

64.5%67.7%

32.3%

45.2%

48.4%6.5%

58.6%3.5%

37.9%

88.0%75.9%

8.0%

24.1%29.0%

3.2%0.0%

3.2%4.0%



of size)


employees)

Mid-size Companies

(100-500 employees)


employees)



ownership)


12 months) IncreasedStayed the sameDecreased

What changes in recrui�ng ac�vity for specialized mastersprograms have you experienced on your campus:






59.4%39.4%

37.5%28.1%

62.5%9.4% 81.0%

0.0%

19.1%

31.0%30.3%

69.0%69.7%60.6%

3.1%0.0% 0.0%0.0%

Large-size companies again represented the largest increase in recruiting activity based on type of organizations with 45% reporting an increase vs. 33% in 2016. About one third of institutions also reported increases in recruiting activity from small (29%) and mid-size firms (32%).

Nearly 70% reported an increase in alumni-initiated hiring, 69% reported an increase in direct referral requests, and 61% reported an increase in resume book requests.



RECRUITING TRENDS FOR INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZED MASTERS STUDENTS


Overall, how do full-�me opportuni�es for Interna�onal Specialized Masters Students compare YTD versus last year?


Overall, how do internship opportuni�esfor Interna�onal Specialized Masters Students (those with non-permanent work authoriza�on) compare YTD versus last year?

Specialized Masters job opportunities for Specialized Masters international MBA students decreased for over 40% of the responding institutions. This is a significant increase over the 27% that reported a decrease in the 2016 survey. Additionally, nearly 55% reported a decrease in the number of internship opportunities for international MBA students.




What changes in full-�me recrui�ng ac�vity have you seenin the following industries for Interna�onal specialized

masters students?

Media/Entertainment

ManufacturingHospitalityNon-ProfitGovernmentRetailConsumer Packaged Goods

Transporta�on & Logis�cs

Services

Real EstateEnergyHealthcare (Including


Financial ServicesConsul�ngTechnology

41.9%

25.8% 34.4% 29.6%41.9% 37.0% 28.6% 31.8% 44.0%

8.0%9.1%9.5%11.1%11.1%18.8%

29.0%

32.3%

29.0%46.9% 59.3% 51.9%

61.9% 59.1%48.0%

42.1%32.0%38.1%33.3%50.0%30.8%

61.5%

4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%5.6%7.7%

44.4%

61.9% 61.9%68.0%

57.9%

Nearly 42% of responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector and 29% reported an increase in the Consulting sector for Specialized Masters recruiting activity for international Specialized Masters students. Every sector had a minimum of 25% of the responding institutions reporting decreases in recruiting activity of international Specialized Masters students. Compared to the 2016 survey results, most of the sectors reported double digit increases in the percentage of institutions reporting a decrease in recruiting activity.



INTERNSHIP RECRUITING TRENDS FOR SPECIALIZED MASTERS

Overall, how do on-campus opportunies (companies interviewing at your school) for internships for specialized masters students compare YTD versus last year?

47.6

%

9.5%4

.8%

9.5%

0.0% 1

4.3%

4.8%

9.5%

0.0%

0.0%

Too soon to tell

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Down 16%-20%

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Up 11%-15%

Up 16%-20%

Up >20%

0.0%

0.0%

Overall, how do internship pos�ngs (off-campus opportuni�es) for specialized masters students compare YTD versus last year?

33.3

%

33.3

%

9.5%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

9.5%

9.5%

0.0%

0.0%

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Down>20%

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4.8%0.0%

Specialized Masters internship recruiting trends were relatively flat for on campus internship opportunities with 48% reporting little to no change and another 10% reporting 1% - 5% increase .

Over half (52%) of the responding institutions reported an increase in overall internship postings (off-campus opportunities) for Specialized Masters students compared YTD versus last year. Another 33% reported that off-campus recruiting opportunities were flat (little or no change) .




What changes in full-�me internship ac�vity for specialized masters students have you seen in the following industries:

Media/Entertainment

HospitalityGovernmentManufacturingReal EstateRetailConsumer Packaged Goods

Non-ProfitTransporta�on & Logis�cs

Services

EnergyHealthcare (Including


Financial ServicesConsul�ngTechnology

61.1%

11.1% 11.1% 13.3%22.2% 14.3% 14.3% 7.7% 20.0%

13.3%15.4%21.4%

28.6%33.3%

38.9%38.9%

27.8%

38.9%

50.0% 53.3% 57.1% 64.3%76.9%

66.7%

7.1%16.7%33.3%13.3%15.4%12.5%

75.0%

6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%7.7%12.5%

76.9% 80.0%

66.7%

83.3%92.9%

Over 60% of responding institutions reported an increase in the Technology sector for internship activity for Specialized Masters students (only 20% reported an increase in the 2016 survey). Consulting (39%), Financial Services (39%), Healthcare (33%), and Energy (29%) round out the top 5 sectors in terms of increases in internship recruiting activity.



Detailed Results SPECIALIZED MASTERS ALL RESPONDENTS

SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAMS RANKINGSPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAMS STUDENTS GRADUATED THIS YEAR



(N) 46 16 5 ISD 21 12 29

Public 63.0% 62.5% 40.0% ISD 66.7% 58.3% 62.1%

Private 37.0% 37.5% 60.0% ISD 33.3% 41.7% 37.9%


(N) 47 17 5 ISD 21 12 30

Africa 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 4.8% 8.3% 0.0%

Asia 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Europe 10.6% 17.7% 20.0% ISD 4.8% 8.3% 13.3%

Latin America & The Caribbean 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Oceania 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


Bermuda 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Canada 8.5% 5.9% 0.0% ISD 9.5% 8.3% 6.7%

Greenland 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

St . Pierre & Jiguelon 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

U.S. regions:

Mid-Atlantic 10.6% 5.9% 0.0% ISD 19.1% 0.0% 16.7%

Midwest 17.0% 23.5% 40.0% ISD 4.8% 0.0% 23.3%

Northeast 12.8% 11.8% 20.0% ISD 14.3% 16.7% 13.3%

South 8.5% 11.8% 0.0% ISD 9.5% 8.3% 6.7%

Southwest 14.9% 11.8% 20.0% ISD 14.3% 25.0% 10.0%

West 14.9% 11.8% 0.0% ISD 19.1% 25.0% 10.0%

Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%






Please indicate which Specialized Masters programs are offered at your school: (multiple responses allowed)

(N) 44 17 5 ISD 21 12 30

Accounting 56.8% 58.8% 80.0% ISD 52.4% 50.0% 60.0%

Data Analytics 56.8% 70.6% 60.0% ISD 42.9% 25.0% 70.0%

Entrepreneurship 6.8% 5.9% 0.0% ISD 9.5% 8.3% 6.7%

Finance 77.3% 88.2% 80.0% ISD 66.7% 41.7% 90.0%

Human Resources 13.6% 11.8% 20.0% ISD 14.3% 8.3% 16.7%

Information Technology 29.6% 23.5% 20.0% ISD 38.1% 16.7% 33.3%

International Business 13.6% 5.9% 0.0% ISD 19.1% 8.3% 13.3%

Management 38.6% 52.9% 40.0% ISD 28.6% 25.0% 46.7%

Marketing 29.6% 29.4% 20.0% ISD 33.3% 16.7% 36.7%

Operations/Supply Chain 31.8% 35.3% 60.0% ISD 23.8% 25.0% 36.7%

Real Estate 15.9% 11.8% 20.0% ISD 19.1% 16.7% 16.7%

Risk Management 9.1% 5.9% 0.0% ISD 14.3% 8.3% 10.0%

Other 22.7% 23.5% 0.0% ISD 28.6% 25.0% 23.3%

Specialized Masters Programs rankings:

(N) 43 17 5 ISD 21 12 30

1-20 39.5% 100.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 8.3% 50.0%

21-50 11.6% 0.0% 100.0% ISD 0.0% 16.7% 10.0%

51-100 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

not ranked 48.8% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 100.0% 75.0% 40.0%

How many specialized masters students graduated (or will graduate) from your program this year?

(N) 42 16 5 ISD 21 12 30

100 or less 28.6% 6.3% 40.0% ISD 42.9% 100.0% 0.0%

101-300 38.1% 56.3% 40.0% ISD 23.8% 0.0% 53.3%

301-500 14.3% 18.8% 0.0% ISD 14.3% 0.0% 20.0%

501-700 14.3% 18.8% 20.0% ISD 9.5% 0.0% 20.0%

751-1000 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 9.5% 0.0% 6.7%

> 1000 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%






"What is the length of your specialized masters program(s)? (multiple responses allowed)"

(N) 42 16 5 ISD 21 12 30

Up to 12 months 76.2% 87.5% 60.0% ISD 71.4% 58.3% 83.3%

13 months to 18 months 52.4% 62.5% 40.0% ISD 47.6% 33.3% 60.0%

19 months to 23 months 31.0% 18.8% 40.0% ISD 38.1% 58.3% 20.0%

Two or more years 9.5% 6.3% 0.0% ISD 14.3% 8.3% 10.0%

Overall, how do full-time postings (off-campus opportunities) for specialized masters students compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 39 15 5 ISD 19 10 29

Up > 20% 7.7% 6.7% 20.0% ISD 5.3% 10.0% 6.9%

Up 16% - 20% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 11% - 15% 2.6% 6.7% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 3.5%

Up 6% - 10% 18.0% 26.7% 0.0% ISD 15.8% 10.0% 20.7%

Up 1% - 5% 28.2% 33.3% 0.0% ISD 31.6% 50.0% 20.7%

Flat 23.1% 13.3% 40.0% ISD 26.3% 20.0% 24.1%

Down 1% - 5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 6% - 10% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 11% - 15% 5.1% 0.0% 20.0% ISD 5.3% 0.0% 6.9%

Down 16% - 20% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down > 20% 5.1% 6.7% 0.0% ISD 5.3% 0.0% 6.9%

Too soon to tell 10.3% 6.7% 20.0% ISD 10.5% 10.0% 10.3%






Overall, how do full-time, on-campus opportunities (companies interviewing at your school) for specialized masters students compare YTD versus last year?

(N) 39 15 5 ISD 19 11 28

Up > 20% 5.1% 6.7% 0.0% ISD 5.3% 0.0% 7.1%

Up 16% - 20% 5.1% 6.7% 20.0% ISD 0.0% 9.1% 3.6%

Up 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Up 6% - 10% 10.3% 13.3% 0.0% ISD 10.5% 9.1% 10.7%

Up 1% - 5% 20.5% 20.0% 0.0% ISD 26.3% 27.3% 17.9%

Flat 35.9% 33.3% 40.0% ISD 36.8% 36.4% 35.7%

Down 1% - 5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 6% - 10% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 5.3% 0.0% 3.6%

Down 11% - 15% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Down 16% - 20% 2.6% 0.0% 20.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 3.6%

Down > 20% 5.1% 6.7% 0.0% ISD 5.3% 0.0% 7.1%

Too soon to tell 12.8% 13.3% 20.0% ISD 10.5% 18.2% 10.7%

What changes in full-time recruiting activity for specialized masters students have you seen in the following industries:

Consulting

(N) 34 13 4 ISD 17 8 26

Increased 50.0% 69.2% 25.0% ISD 41.2% 75.0% 42.3%

Stayed the same 38.2% 30.8% 50.0% ISD 41.2% 25.0% 42.3%

Decreased 11.8% 0.0% 25.0% ISD 17.7% 0.0% 15.4%


(N) 30 13 4 ISD 13 6 24

Increased 16.7% 15.4% 50.0% ISD 7.7% 16.7% 16.7%


Decreased 10.0% 7.7% 25.0% ISD 7.7% 0.0% 12.5%

Financial Services

(N) 35 14 4 ISD 17 9 26

Increased 57.1% 64.3% 25.0% ISD 58.8% 66.7% 53.9%


Decreased 5.7% 0.0% 25.0% ISD 5.9% 0.0% 7.7%






Government

(N) 25 9 ISD ISD 14 7 18

Increased 4.0% 11.1% ISD ISD 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%

Stayed the same 84.0% 88.9% ISD ISD 78.6% 85.7% 83.3%

Decreased 12.0% 0.0% ISD ISD 21.4% 14.3% 11.1%


(N) 28 10 ISD ISD 15 6 22




Hospitality

(N) 19 8 ISD ISD 9 4 15




Manufacturing

(N) 27 12 4 ISD 11 5 22

Increased 7.4% 8.3% 0.0% ISD 9.1% 0.0% 9.1%


Decreased 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 9.1% 20.0% 0.0%

Media/Entertainment

(N) 22 7 ISD ISD 12 6 16




Non-Profit

(N) 21 7 ISD ISD 12 6 15









Energy

(N) 29 10 4 ISD 15 8 21

Increased 20.7% 10.0% 25.0% ISD 26.7% 50.0% 9.5%


Decreased 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 6.7% 0.0% 4.8%

Real Estate

(N) 23 8 ISD ISD 12 4 19




Retail

(N) 26 11 ISD ISD 12 6 20




Technology

(N) 33 13 4 ISD 16 7 26

Increased 57.6% 46.2% 100.0% ISD 56.3% 57.1% 57.7%


Decreased 6.1% 15.4% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 7.7%


(N) 25 10 4 ISD 11 6 19

Increased 16.0% 30.0% 25.0% ISD 0.0% 16.7% 15.8%


Decreased 8.0% 10.0% 0.0% ISD 9.1% 0.0% 10.5%






What changes in full-time recruiting activity for specialized masters students have you seen with the following types of organizations:


(N) 29 10 4 ISD 15 8 21

Increased 24.1% 30.0% 25.0% ISD 20.0% 25.0% 23.8%


Decreased 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 25 10 4 ISD 11 6 19

Increased 8.0% 10.0% 0.0% ISD 9.1% 0.0% 10.5%


Decreased 4.0% 10.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 5.3%


(N) 31 11 4 ISD 16 8 23

Increased 29.0% 36.4% 25.0% ISD 25.0% 37.5% 26.1%


Decreased 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 6.3% 0.0% 4.4%


(N) 31 10 4 ISD 17 8 23

Increased 32.3% 40.0% 25.0% ISD 29.4% 50.0% 26.1%


Decreased 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 5.9% 0.0% 4.4%


(N) 31 10 4 ISD 17 8 23

Increased 45.2% 60.0% 50.0% ISD 35.3% 50.0% 43.5%


Decreased 6.5% 0.0% 25.0% ISD 5.9% 0.0% 8.7%







(N) 29 11 ISD ISD 15 8 21




What changes in full-time recruiting activity for specialized masters programs have you experienced on your campus:


(N) 33 14 4 ISD 15 9 24

Increased 69.7% 78.6% 100.0% ISD 53.3% 66.7% 70.8%


Decreased 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 33 13 4 ISD 16 9 24

Increased 60.6% 46.2% 100.0% ISD 62.5% 77.8% 54.2%


Decreased 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%


(N) 29 11 4 ISD 14 9 20

Increased 69.0% 81.8% 50.0% ISD 64.3% 55.6% 75.0%


Decreased 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ISD 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Career Fairs

(N) 32 12 4 ISD 16 9 23

Increased

Documents

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