Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker is the Director of Research Analysis and Communications at GMAC. In this role, he works to disseminate actionable and relevant research findings about the global graduate management education industry. Andrew holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.

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2024’s Top 10 Trends From GMAC Research: Year in Review

Posted by Andrew Walker on Dec 10, 2024 10:11:47 AM

Based on GMAC's research from 2024, we have identified 10 key trends that shaped the graduate management education (GME) industry.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Research Insights, graduate management education, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report

How Business School Applications Surged With Rise in Domestic Interest

Posted by Andrew Walker on Nov 11, 2024 1:54:22 PM

According to GMAC’s annual Application Trends Survey, applications to graduate management education (GME) programs around the globe increased 12 percent from last year, with more than half (56 percent) of programs reporting application growth.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Research Insights, graduate management education, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report

4 Ways To Capitalize on Growing Interest in Part-Time and Hybrid Business School

Posted by Andrew Walker on Aug 22, 2024 4:52:04 PM

As online and part-time programs surge in popularity among candidates, business schools can better curate their unique value proposition to prospective students.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Research Insights, graduate management education, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report

4 Tips From New Research and Industry Experts for Supporting Student Career Success

Posted by Andrew Walker on Jul 22, 2024 10:26:21 AM

Based on responses from nearly 1,000 corporate recruiters and staffing firms around the world, GMAC’s Corporate Recruiters Survey provides the latest information about skill demand, hiring, compensation, and perceptions of MBA and business master’s graduates.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Research Insights, graduate management education, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report

What GMAC's Annual Conference Revealed About the 8 Types of B-School Prospects

Posted by Andrew Walker on Jun 27, 2024 1:10:04 PM

GMAC's latest segmentation study that features responses from 10,000 prospective student across 21 countries highlights motivations for graduate study, how they conduct their research, and the differing archetypes globally. 

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Research Insights, graduate management education, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey

4 New Facts About Business School Candidates in the AI and Social Impact Era

Posted by Andrew Walker on Apr 26, 2024 11:18:07 AM

Based on results from more than 4,000 candidates from 132 countries, the latest GMAC Prospective Students Survey offers new insights into candidate expectations for artificial intelligence (AI) and social impact along with ongoing patterns in their modality preferences, mobility trends, and more. 

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Research Insights, graduate management education, Student Survey, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research library, alumni

4 Research Insights To Boost Recruitment to Online Programs

Posted by Andrew Walker on Feb 27, 2024 9:30:47 AM

Findings from across GMAC’s survey research program illuminate what GME candidates, current students, and employers think of online and hybrid programs—and how those perceptions translate to application trends.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Application Trends, Research Insights, graduate management education, Student Survey, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research library, alumni

This Year’s Top Five Findings About Graduate Business School

Posted by Andrew Walker on Dec 14, 2023 10:35:44 AM

As 2023 comes to a close, look back at GMAC’s key findings about Gen Z, first-generation candidates, business skills of the future, demand for flexible program delivery, and more.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Application Trends, Research Insights, graduate management education, Student Survey, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report, research library, alumni

Do Applicants Want Flexibility More Than Prestige From Business School?

Posted by Andrew Walker on Nov 27, 2023 11:42:39 AM

According to GMAC’s annual Application Trends Survey, applications were more likely to grow among flexible graduate management education (GME) programs while more selective programs faced declines.

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Topics: Research Insights, MBA Program, graduate management education, Student Survey, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report, research library, alumni

Why Students Say They Are Happy With Graduate Business School

Posted by Andrew Walker on Oct 4, 2023 12:35:05 PM

Like in previous years, nearly all current graduate business school students and recent alumni report satisfaction with their graduate management education (GME) experience. New GMAC research shows why.

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Topics: Research Insights, MBA Program, graduate management education, Student Survey, GME, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, survey, research report, research library, alumni

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