Opinion - We cut MBA prices because America needs more professionals, not fewer

UCI cut part-time and executive MBA prices by up to $48,000 to expand access—intent is inclusion, not a “fire sale.”
The dean argues that as AI becomes widespread, competitive advantage will shift to workforce skills (analytics, leadership, AI fluency) that MBAs develop.
He warns federal policy narrowing “professional” degrees and reduced loan access for business programs could hurt U.S. competitiveness and the commercialization of innovation.