So now they’re blaming the strong job market…
I remember a host of articles like this one back in 2010 era blaming the decline in MBA applications on the weak job market and “anti-business” sentiment.
https://money.cnn.com/2010/10/06/pf/college/business_school_declines.fortune/index.htm
“Bolton thinks the low application numbers are partly due to the blame that has been placed on business schools for the global economic crisis, along with the bleak job market for MBAs, which has led to lower starting salaries and fewer job offers.”
I think this one in 2011 got it more right.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111903532804576566611053380594
“One bright spot for business education is specialized master’s programs. Courses for management, accounting and finance all reported increased volume. Applications for these programs have risen in recent years as undergraduates have sought to beef up their credentials before hitting the job market.”
MBA applications have steadily fallen since 2009 by HSD/LDD percent and the real reason is with the rise of tech and fall of finance there’s less demand for high pedigree bullsh*t artists and more demand for high pedigree STEM grads.