The healthcare sector in 2024 will continue its strong growth trajectory, with the global healthcare services market expected to expand from $8,963.64 billion in 2023 to $10,908.99 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.
This growth is driven by multiple factors, including technological advancements, an aging global population, and the adoption of value-based care models.
Below are the 5 key trends shaping the industry this year
Management Consulting 2024 H1 Trends
In H1 2024, five trends are guiding the Management Consulting industry.
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Management Consulting 2024 Q4 Trends
The consulting industry in Q4 2024 has undergone significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of Generative AI and digital solutions, alongside growing demand for sustainability and ESG advisory services.
Clients are increasingly asking for ‘proof’ and demands agility with changing market demands and customer preference in consulting solutions.
Consulting companies have adapted to the market reality.
In 2024, private equity (PE) showed notable recovery in Q2, with deal activity rebounding to its highest levels since mid-2022.
According to EY, Q2 witnessed 122 deals valued at $196 billion, nearly double Q1’s $100 billion.
April and May were particularly strong, each surpassing $70 billion in transactions. This resurgence is a significant shift, driven partly by sellers lowering asking prices to bridge the valuation gap that had stalled deal-making.
Over the course of three academic years, the Columbia MBA program has seen a steady increase in expenses across various categories.
Tuition Fee: Inflation (Moderate to High)
Starting with tuition, it increased from $80,472 in 2022-23 to $84,496 in 2023-24, marking a 5% rise. This trend continued into 2024-25, with tuition reaching $88,300, a 4.5% increase from the previous year and an overall increase of 9.7% over two years.
The comparison of Ross MBA costs across the academic years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 shows a steady increase in various expenses.
Tuition Fees (Inflation): Low to Moderate
Beginning with full-time MBA tuition, the cost for Michigan residents rose from $68,196 in 2022-23 to $70,392 in 2023-24, marking a 3.2% increase, and further to $73,030 in 2024-25, showing an additional 3.7% rise.
Chicago Booth has 67 external funding options for international students. It includes numerous scholarships, loans, and grants tailored to students from various countries and regions.
For example, Chinese students can explore the China Scholarship Council, and Indian nationals may benefit from the J.N. Tata Endowment. Notably, Korean students have access to substantial scholarships from the Kwanjeong Educational Foundation.
Inflation: Tuition Fees (Moderate)
The tuition cost for 2022-23 and 2023-24 was the same at $77,520 which increased by 5.2% in 2024-25 to reach $80,620.
Inflation: Program Fees (High)
The program fees for Tuck first increased by 29%, from $3,558 in 2022-23 to $4,593 in 2023-24, further increasing by 18% to reach $5,420 in 2024-25.
Inflation: Housing Cost(High)
We analyze the nationality which is covered by most of the schools for external scholarships
In this analysis of MBA Funding Criteria – Nationality, Gender and Industry, we cover:
In most MBA programs, school-based scholarships do not require any additional applications; rather, students are assessed based on their application for the available need-based, merit-based, or industry-based criteria.
In this analysis of scholarships offered at top MBA programs, we cover scholarships at:
