MBA employer demand


The QS TopMBA.com International Recruitment Survey and Salary Report 2007 suggests that MBA demand worldwide will continue to grow in 2008. As world economic growth continues, demand for MBAs is spiraling, particularly in the service sectors of consulting and banking. General industry and technology also reported double figure growth in demand.



The survey shows an overall 24% increase in demand for MBAs in 2007, with the technology sector reporting a massive 29% increase, financial services 23%, general industry 24%, and consulting 22%.



Looking ahead, it seams that most recruiters remain confident that demand will continue to grow in 2008. Although recruitment agencies remain bullish, only a 6% increase in demand is anticipated in the technology sector, 7% in financial services, but a robust 26% in consulting and 11% in industry.