Employers Expected to Hire More MBAs in 2015

72% of employers plan on hiring MBA graduates in 2015 GMAC’s 2014 Year-End Employer Poll Here are some highlights from GMAC’s 2014 Year-End Employer Poll. Spoiler: It’s good news! †¢ 169 employers from 33 countries were interviewed. This is a relatively small sample. †¢ Overall, the job market remains strong for 2015 b-school grads. †¢ 90% of employers that expect to hire b-school graduates in 2015 expect to maintain or increase the number of job openings compared with hiring in 2014. †¢ 72% of employers plan on hiring MBA graduates in 2015, compared to 69% in 2014. †¢ The majority of employers (54%-74%) plan on increasing starting salaries at or above the rate of inflation in 2015. †¢ 64% of employers say that their companies are expanding and that they plan on hiring more business school graduates. †¢ 87% of employers expect to offer internships to students. Usually these internships will go towards bachelor’s graduates (73% of employers). This is followed by MBA grads (55% of employers). †¢ 96% of employers agree that business school graduates create value for their companies. As usual, the greatest hiring demand is for MBA graduates; though Master in Management grads are projected to experience the largest increase in hiring. According to GMAC’s Survey Research Manager, Rebecca Estrada Worthingon, â€Å"The solid job prospects for b-school talent seen over the past several years and again reflected in this poll, give prospective students good reason to consider pursuing these degrees as part of a strategy to drive their career goals†¦.Our data show that even in the depths of the recession, business and management degrees can provide a measure of job protection and opportunity. Today, in a recovering global economy, management degrees can be a powerful driver of confidence and provide fuel for an individual’s career growth.† See the 2014 Year-End Poll of Employers Report and the GMAC press release for more details. Related Resources: †¢ MBA Admissions A-Z: 26 Terrific Tips †¢ Payscale: How Much Can You Earn, and How To Earn It †¢ 25 Top MBA Employers According to MBA Students