In this year-end review of the Investment Banking industry, we summarize the developments of each quarter for the year 2025, starting with emerging trends from Q3 2024.

We have shortlisted the deadlines for the top master’s program in Management, Business Analytics, and Finance.

Across the three program categories, MiM, MSBA, and MFin, the 2026 intake deadlines highlight a mix of single-round, early-cycle programs and multi-round, extended timelines. 

European schools often start earlier in the cycle (September–October), while several U.S. programs cluster in January for Round 1. 

From Q3 2024 to Q3 2025, geopolitics shifted from a background risk to a primary force shaping the structure of the global technology industry. The clearest divergences unfolded across the United States, China, Europe, and emerging Asia, each moving according to distinct industrial strategies, security concerns, and AI adoption priorities.

A third long-term shift in consulting is in how the service is bought and sold. 

Q1 2025 data shows a 38% rise in demand for “sprint-based consulting” models, with 2–6 week, pre-scoped engagements replacing some traditional multi-month strategy projects.

Nearly 52% of Fortune 1000 clients prefer hybrid arrangements where consultants provide design and analytics while clients execute a large share of implementation.

The third quarter of 2025 saw the healthcare industry accelerate technological adoption out of necessity. Unlike other sectors, the trends in the Healthcare industry are fundamentally driven by the intersecting crises of labor shortages, supply chain fragility, and the ongoing shift toward consumer-directed value.

In this in-depth analysis of the Healthcare Industry for Q3 2025, we break down the key trends shaping the industry and what that means for administrators, clinicians, technology partners, and all those who plan to enter the industry as Master’s or MBA candidates.