As a consultant- worth getting an MBA if you already have a PhD in your field?

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I’d say no

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Nope

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You have a PhD and thought posting this in the DC bowl was the most appropriate place? 🧐

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Depends....

Yes if you want to learn more about business (any school will do)

OR if you want to break into high end consulting or a corporate exec track (need to go to a top school)

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DC is highly educated...? What’s your PhD in?

PhD and still at the associates level. Ouch. I’d focus on leveling up your job more (what actually puts money on the table) and less on additional advance schooling (which would put you further in debt).

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