With science and technology taking a larger role in the global economy, effective management increasingly requires expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students view MBAs and other business-oriented graduate degrees that include STEM certifications as a means of increasing their competitiveness in the job market. In the interest of graduating STEM-savvy business leaders, many universities have incorporated STEM into their business graduate programs. Interest from students has been substantial.
Massive Interest In STEM-Oriented Business Programs
The Simon Business School at the University of Rochester experienced 41.4 percent growth in applications for four graduate programs that integrated STEM. Their Master of Science degrees in Finance, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, and…