Trends Impacting Graduate Business Education in the Coming Decade

A number of forces are influencing the educational requirements of students who will be supported by the university system in the next decade. Work is changing, and the nature of these changes will necessitate the training and reeducation of much of the workforce in the next decade. A new workforce is emerging, with technology as the major job-creation machine. A major change in curriculum is indicated to meet the needs of the new workforce. The curriculum of this decade must provide the graduate with the tools to function in a truly global economy—in all academic disciplines. The curriculum must also be adjusted to reflect the transition of our workers to knowledge-based workers. Corporations are not satisfied with the support currently being provided by traditional institutions, especially tax-supported institutions. This article contains a summary of required changes and suggestions for implementation.