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> All it does is provide you with some knowledge. Maybe if you are talking about MBAs in general. But for an MBA from an elite school the knowledge is secondar
by foobarqux 12y ago
> All it does is provide you with some knowledge.
Maybe if you are talking about MBAs in general. But for an MBA from an elite school the knowledge is secondary: The primary benefit is the stamp of approval; the filtering in the selection process.
- slantyyz 12y agoBut what you're saying applies to any degree from an elite school -- whether it's a law degree from Harvard, engineering degree from MIT, etc. In the end, a diploma from a prestigious school reduces the risk of hiring a lower quality candidate, but it is still no guarantee that you're getting a good one.
- foobarqux 12y agoNot any degree, some degrees are more competitive than others and select on different things. Importantly, (elite) MBAs filter on demonstrated leadership and work accomplishments. The issue isn't about guaranteeing high quality candidates but narrowing the search. Instead of looking at all applicants you only look at the top 20% from the most elite programs. As you note that is not exclusively MBA: Most people who want to hire a Harvard MBA would be happy with a Rhodes scholar or Harvard Law alumnus.