There is a fire sale on M.B.A.s

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🗞️ Driving the news: U.S. business schools are offering steep tuition discounts on MBA and specialized business degrees as applications fall and universities compete to attract students seeking AI-era skills.

🔭 The context: Some programs are cutting tuition by as much as 50%, with Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business reducing next fall’s tuition by 40%
• Schools are increasingly marketing shorter, specialized degrees focused on artificial intelligence, analytics and practical business training

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Business education shapes future corporate leaders who will make decisions on climate risk, resource use and responsible technology
• As MBA programs adapt to AI, integrating sustainability and climate strategy into these new curricula will be essential for preparing leaders for the low-carbon economy

⏭️ What’s next: Expect more schools to repackage business degrees around AI, affordability and career return on investment, while competing harder for students skeptical of the cost of traditional graduate education

💬 One quote: “One of America’s most expensive graduate degrees is going on sale.” — The Wall Street Journal

📈 One stat: Some business schools are offering tuition discounts of up to 50%

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