I wouldn't be able to speak about MFE, but in my experience people with 'real' MBAs respect and admire anyone who has built a successful business of any kind or

I wouldn't be able to speak about MFE, but in my experience people with 'real' MBAs respect and admire anyone who has built a successful business of any kind or size. Many times the people doing the hiring at investment banks, money management firms, and management consulting firms look for that in lieu of having the actual degree. I have a sneaking suspicion that deep down they know the degree itself is kind of bullshit anyway, and want to work with people who actually have run businesses. The real question is - armed with the equivalent knowledge of an MBA of MFE, why would you want to work for a large firm? That problem is already solved - just go get a Masters.