Business schools are accelerating interdisciplinary MBA models that pair STEM training with management curricula as employers demand graduates fluent in data, AI and machine learning. Institutions from Imperial to Carnegie Mellon are marketing 'STEMB' or STEM-focused MBAs that combine quantitative coursework with leadership training to boost career outcomes and entrepreneurship opportunities. Admissions officers also expect another highly competitive application cycle: a recent Manhattan Prep/Kaplan survey found roughly 84% of MBA programs predict applications will be at least as competitive as last year, with many schools advising applicants to emphasize academic fit, quantitative preparation and cultural alignment. For deans and career centers the imperative is twofold: adapt curricula to technical-business hybrids and manage recruiting pipelines in a crowded market where international and domestic demand varies by region and program specialty.