For an experience data scientist (5 yoe), why would he need an MBA degree? Why not?

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If you are a data scientist and want to stay that way then an MBA is a waste of time. If you plan to move into more of a strategic management role where you oversee a team of data scientists, build use cases, etc then its a great resume enhancer. But if you have Bain on your resume and have legit data science credentials then an MBA isnt worth the price unless you truly hit an elite school/brand.

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An MBA would help pivot into a management/non-technical role. At some point the technical ladders up to the non-technical. Few people at the leadership level can bridge that.

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