Business schools are bifurcating strategy as prospective students and employers demand different outcomes: some programs double down on experiential, cross‑functional redesigns while others simply layer AI tools onto existing curricula. Admissions offices face renewed pressure to advise applicants amid shifting employer expectations; Poets&Quants and admissions advisers offer expanded application guidance as candidates weigh career impact versus cost. Thought leaders argue the most consequential changes are structural — integrating simulations, cross‑disciplinary cases and AI‑enabled practice — not merely adding technology. Schools that rework core pedagogy and assessment report stronger employer interest; others risk falling behind in talent pipelines.