By Rachel Wells, Senior Contributor
Publication Date: 2026-03-30 13:43:00
Traditional MBA programs focus on business management frameworks and fundamentals, but in a new survey, 60% of students say they lack the AI-ready skills needed for the 2026 workforce
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Business schools across the country are preparing future leaders for a world that no longer exists.
The traditional path to elite leadership development – the MBA (Master of Business Administration) – is hailed as the gold standard for aspiring entrepreneurs, program and project leaders, middle managers/directors and the C-suite. These programs are designed to enable professionals to prepare for and lead the future of work.
But the data shows a different reality.
Although nine out of 10 employers are currently implementing AI and
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