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Definitely don't get an MBA if you're not actually interested in learning the material covered by the program. I also didn't get a pay raise, and I didn't use
by biocomputation 10y ago
Definitely don't get an MBA if you're not actually interested in learning the material covered by the program.
I also didn't get a pay raise, and I didn't use the connections I made, but learning the material was extremely helpful: market forces, positioning, statistics/analysis, strategy. I still skim email newsletters I get from McKinsey & Co. / Wharton a few times a week, and HBR has some incredibly good articles every now and again.
Source: C++ developer with MBA in marketing.
- spydum 10y agoThis is something I have discussed with others: why bother to pay for an mba in this day and age? Concepts and terminology can be learned at a library/online. Honestly the ONLY appeal I can foresee is the social connections, which tend to benefit more only if you land a top school. Surely there are better ways?
- jstandard 10y agoWhat is missing from learning the concepts on your own are the different perspectives and problem solving approaches from fellow students. Over time, this has a big impact on your personal toolset to see problems from multiple angles you simply wouldn't have considered before. Quite often during case study discussions one or more of my peers was from the industry being discussed and provided an insider look at the problem. In other situations my professor was a leading industry expert or seasoned executive in the subject matter. Do you pay a premium? No doubt. Cost/benefit is a very personal decision in the case of an MBA.