Getting into Product Management have a liberal arts degree. What’s the best masters to get to keep growing as a PM - Marketing? Business Analytics? Data Science? CS? MBA? So many options.

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I would disagree with the MBA route unless you want to work for Amazon. I would suggest applying directly to the APM program at Google or other firms. If you can’t get in, then consider the MBA route.

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You don’t need a graduate degree - start working on products.

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Product management is your exit opp?!

Already exited into it. Just deciding how to level up in skills so I can upgrade in a couple years.

Analytics and computer science if you can hack it. It’s tough. Your competition has PhD’s/MS’s in statistics, computer science, applied math

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I have a query and I believe I can get some valuable inputs from you.

Myself Gautham, a certified PMP and Six Sigma Green belt Project Manager.
I have a Master's degree in Global Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering & Management) and 5 years of experience into Project Management . As of now i have been working in Software Industry for 3 years but I want to switch back to Automotive.
Is this possible? Can I get some leads?

Thanks in advance
Gautham

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