Graduate business programs continue to funnel students into lucrative finance and consulting pipelines even as hiring markets cool. NYU Stern reported a high share of recent MBAs moving into banking and financial services, while Michigan Ross emphasized structured summer internships at firms including Apple and BCG as core career development. The Ross roundup also noted a $15 million gift to support veteran MBA students at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, underscoring how philanthropy and employer engagement remain central to career outcomes.