Currently pursuing a MBA, and am deciding which focus areas to take.
I am trying to pivot from UX design to product in tech.
Ideal sector: FinTech
Current sector: Mobile Gaming
Related sectors: Entertainment, Edutainment, e-Commerce, Social

Aiming at head of product or head of design as long term goal.

If only 2 focuses, would you pick Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation, or Global Challenges in Business?
Advice appreciated!

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FinTech is a huge space. Where abouts it do you want to be? Everything from payments to fraud to banking etc.
As for the courses, I'd probably pick either the one that must excites me or Biz Analytics. At least Biz Analytics is a solid skill (I'm assuming but that's based on curriculum).

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Hard to tell without more detailed descriptions, but I’d say 1) Business Analytics, 2) Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation

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Business analytics essential. it will serve you throughout your career. I say get as many hard skills as possible. Whatever feels meatier from the others.

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