# Employers Maintain Confidence in MBA Graduates Amid AI > Source: > Published: 2026-06-28 07:51:50+00:00 Editorial analysis: For AI and data practitioners, the GMAC findings highlight growing employer demand for cross-functional professionals who combine domain knowledge with AI tool fluency, which affects hiring pools for analytics, product, and strategy roles. According to GMAC's 2025 Corporate Recruiters Survey, an overwhelming **99%** of global employers expressed confidence in business schools' ability to prepare graduates, the survey polled **1,108** corporate recruiters across **46** countries (64% from Global Fortune 500 companies), and knowledge of AI tools ranked among the fastest-rising skills in importance over last year (GMAC). BestColleges reports the survey found **31%** of employers called AI-tool fluency a key hiring factor, up from **26%** in 2024. GMAC CEO Joy Jones said, "As AI becomes more integral in a company's decision-making and strategy development, employers continue to turn to business school graduates for their versatility and strategic thinking..."