Do you think an MBA in my scenario makes sense?
Currently a L62 at Microsoft as a PM, which is the post MBA level (I have 3 YOE). I have a desire to try out VC investing or ops, and an MBA might open up my doors. However, I’d be giving up a massive opportunity cost (in those 2 years I’d probably make senior pm at msft) and don’t need an MBA for lateral big tech moves. Don’t want to get an MBA and strike out at VC

Background: 24, 333 GRE, Ivy undergrad with 3.9 GPA, ORM male

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What’s an L62? Level62? 😅

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Microsoft’s internal leveling/promotion system. For context, most new grads/entry level hires come in as level 59.

Executive MBA. All top MBA programs have an executive format option. You continue working, complete most of the work online/video calling. Then once a month, meet in person for focused lectures/group work with the same professors.

For you, your peers will all be advanced on their careers too. So you might develop contracts inVC

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So in your opinion - the 2 year standard mba doesn’t make a lot of sense for me right? I was looking at H/S (mainly S) but those are such admission crapshoots anyways

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