Insights on Business Schools, MBA and Master's Programs

In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift among master's students pursuing careers in investment banking (IB), with many opting for Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, and the United Kingdom over traditional U.S. destinations.

In this in-depth trend analysis of NYU Stern post-MBA Salary and placements – By Function: 2021-24, we cover:

NYU Stern's Consulting placements – 37%, remained strong, surpassing its peers.

In this in-depth trend analysis of NYU Stern post-MBA Salary and placements – By Industry: 2021-24, we cover:

The consulting industry in Q1 2025 is experiencing a sharp evolution driven by a blend of technological innovation, client behavior shifts, regulatory pressures, and macroeconomic recovery. 

Firms are transitioning from traditional models toward tech-enabled delivery, outcome-based engagement structures, and hyper-specialized service offerings. 

In this in-depth analysis of the Consulting Industry for Q1 2025, we cover:

From the rise of telehealth and AI technologies to the ongoing challenges posed by workforce shortages, Q1 2025 saw the healthcare industry continuing to evolve at a remarkable pace. The convergence of innovation, regulatory shifts, and emerging market trends is driving significant changes across the sector. 

In this in-depth analysis of the Healthcare Industry for Q1 2025, we break down the key trends shaping the industry and what that means for MBA and Master’s applicants, job seekers, and professionals working in the healthcare industry. 

Q1 of 2025 was clearly marked by inflationary concerns and geopolitical risks. In this environment, trends emerge that reflect the broader shifts within the industry, from the resilience of private credit to strategic recalibrations in M&A activity, the rise of digitalization, and the impact of regulatory changes. 

In this in-depth analysis of the Investment Banking Industry for Q1 2025, we break down the key trends shaping the industry and what that means for MBA and Master’s applicants, job seekers, and Investment bankers. 

The first quarter of 2025 reveals a tech industry in dual motion, contracting in some segments while surging in others. Layoffs have continued intensely, with over 221,000 job cuts announced by February alone. Yet, at the same time, we’re seeing strong rebounds in cloud services, a deepening reliance on AI across industries, and accelerated investments in nuclear microreactors and advanced energy supply chains.

Private equity activity in Q1 2025 unfolded within a market characterized by geopolitical volatility, evolving macroeconomic signals, and sector-specific disruption. 

In this in-depth Private Equity Q1 2025 trend analysis, we cover:

Q1 of 2025 marked a defining shift in the venture capital industry — a quarter shaped by deep concentration of capital, both sectorally and deal-wise.

In this in-depth Q1 2025 VC Industry trend analysis, we cover:

In the first part of the Emerging Jobs Trends for 2030, we cover:

1. Trends in College Graduation Rates
2. Degree Attainment by Major
3. Key Macrotrends Impacting Jobs and Skills