Hello everyone, currently I’m an analyst in a boutique life science strategy firm in Boston and wanting to break into IB. I’ve taken my own time to practice - and out of my own pocket - financial modeling courses over the last year to hone in my financial/excel skills. I’ve been considering a MBA, but given the current COVID situation and not wanting to stop work for 2 years, would a part-time MBA be of any benefit to break into IB? Happy to discuss in DM. Thanks in advance!

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