5 Key Insights into European Women Applying to Business School

Posted by Abigail Lister on Dec 22, 2022 12:40:59 PM

This year, more than half of European business school programs reported a stable or growing number of applications from women, a statistic that represents the progress being made in encouraging women into business. However, to advance further toward gender parity, it is vital that business schools understand and acknowledge this unique demographic.

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Topics: Research Insights, Women, graduate business school candidate, part-time MBA program, graduate business school, MBA Program, MBA admissions, Business school application, business school, Women in Business, Full-time MBA, MBA, candidate insights, candidate research, test scores, research brief, MBA candidate

Four Ways to Attract Women to Management Degrees

Posted by Shannon Cook on Mar 23, 2022 11:31:29 AM

55% of full-time MBA programs reported an increase in female applicants in 2021. However, there’s still much more to be done to increase gender parity at business school. It’s up to recruitment teams to engage with women at the early stages of the candidate pipeline and take time to understand women’s motivations for joining business school.

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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Women, graduate business school candidate, graduate business school, business school, Women in Business

Demand for Graduate Management Education Accelerates in 2021

Posted by Rahul Choudaha on Mar 30, 2021 8:00:00 AM

A new GMAC research report based on the data collected through mba.com Prospective Students Survey provides insights into the diverse choices and preferences of prospective students planning to pursue graduate management education (GME) in 2021. The findings suggest that demand for GME continues to accelerate as the concerns about the impact of COVID-19 wane. The report identifies at least three notable growth drivers for GME related to employability, flexibility, and regional mobility.

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Topics: Prospective Students, Research Insights, Women

How Are Women Business School Candidates Responding to the Impact of COVID-19?

Posted by Rahul Choudaha on May 27, 2020 11:00:00 AM

As business schools adapt to the evolving impact of COVID-19, they remain focused on the diverse needs of their prospective students. The latest GMAC™ snapshot survey examines the shifting behavior of female candidates in response to the uncertainty posed by COVID-19. Findings suggest business schools need to double-down in engaging and communicating with female candidates to meet enrollment goals.


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Topics: Research Insights, Women

Diversity Webinar Recordings and Slides Now Available

Posted by Graduate Management Admission Council on Mar 24, 2020 11:15:00 AM

Earlier this month, GMAC Research and industry thought leaders discussed the latest insights and resources for GME diversity recruitment.


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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Women

GMAC to Host a Pair of Diversity Webinars

Posted by Graduate Management Admission Council on Feb 18, 2020 1:39:47 PM

Join GMAC Research and industry thought leaders for discussions of the latest data, insights, and best practices related to recruiting women and underrepresented populations to business school.


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Topics: Recruitment & Marketing, Women

The Top Country Markets for Female Full-Time MBA Candidates

Posted by Matt Hazenbush on Sep 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM

Three-quarters of the world’s female full-time MBA candidates are citizens of just three countries.


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Topics: Application Trends, Research Insights, Women

Continuing the Push for Progress in Women’s Representation in Full-Time MBA Programs

Posted by GMAC Research on Mar 5, 2019 11:05:00 AM

A new research brief blends insights from GMAC market intelligence and perspectives from school professionals to reflect on women’s full-time MBA recruitment.

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Topics: Research Insights, Women

GMAC Research Chart of the Month: Women in the B-School Pipeline

Posted by GMAC Research on Mar 13, 2018 11:30:00 AM

 

In testing year 2017—the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017—a greater share of GMAT exams were taken by women than ever before (45%). In fact, over the past five testing years the number of exams taken by women has grown 12 percent. How has this testing growth translated to applicant pools?

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Topics: Research Insights, Chart of the Month, Women

Women and Business School: International Women’s Day 2018

Posted by GMAC Research on Mar 6, 2018 11:30:00 AM

 

Every year, women make immeasurable contributions to the world of business and society overall. For a number of women leaders, a graduate management education was a critical step in their professional development. In recognition of International Women’s Day, GMAC Research has produced two new research documents to share with the GME community.

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Topics: Research Insights, Women

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