In the current issue of BusinessWeek, Michelle Conlin writes that the percentage of top MBAs from U.S. universities who are taking jobs in Asia has more than doubled since 2005. It’s now over 10 percent of the graduating class. What’s luring them to the East? More opportunities to make an impact, work in an emerging market, develop a global skill set, and earn international exposure.
Asian companies are now actively recruiting many of the top MBAs, beating out American companies.