5 Yoe in QA(not too passionate about it), confused about pursuing 1 yr of full time MBA(from one of the top colleges in India) for which I would have to leave my current job.
The other options are to continue in Tech or do a Part time MBA(2 yrs, will get reimbursed)
The confusion is mostly from Financial POV: opportunity cost & ROI of doing an MBA.
Also, there is the risk and uncertainty of leaving a good job and starting career from scratch.

Need advice on how to approach this conundrum.

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MBA is one of the best investments you can make. Always pays for itself. However, 1yr for an MBA seems accelerated. I’ve also heard mixed things about how MBA programs from Indian colleges are viewed in the international market. Just something to consider

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