I'm a product owner in a product based company. I am a graduate and don't have an MBA. Recently when I was looking for a switch to a product manager role, some said that it is difficult for me to get opportunities since I don't have an MBA since companies prefer MBAs mostly for their product management roles. Is this true ? How good are my chances to progress with an MBA ?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Edit : How good are my chances to progress without* an MBA ?

like

They Prefer MBA but that's not a mandate qualification. without any MBA i joined as an APM recently. I worked as BA, Sr BA and PO in past 8 yrs.
So ultimately you need the skillset and not PG. But if you have time and money, give a try from top tier institutions rather than doing for name's sake.
All the Best!!!

like

Hey, you can try for technical product manager roles if you engineering degree. These roles are rarely offered to MBAs in MNCs

like

Can someone explain what’s the difference between Product owner and product manager? For me a product owner is a strategic role and is someone who already grew in levels of product management roles and been there done that.

like

MBA does not guarantee good product skills, but can land you an entry interview. Any experienced product mgr will be able to tell you that. There are enough tools avl now to get a hang of what product mgmt is about - product school, coursera etc - which you should peruse. So keep acing it in your current role and look for opportunities at APM level - internal to your org or external.

like

MBA not required for a product manager role. Any of the online courses provide good details. However it's easiest to get into product management inside your own organization. Other customer facing roles help to get into product management.

MBA do for the experience not for this

Related Posts

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

like

McKinsey & Company Does MBB have a minimum GRE score they look at when recruiting MBA candidates (like 320+)? McKinsey & Company

likehelpful

Is senior software engineer a good position offered at persistent system for 3.2 years of experience in Webmethods development?

like

Anyone in an in-house media or creative agency comms role in NYC, that could give me an idea of salary at director level? Above associate level. I’m London based looking to move.

like

£50k TC, 2.6YoE working within the change arm of a bank ——- what do experienced fishes think is a good next move for someone like myself? Might want to move into consulting one day with ultimate aim of MBB but also enjoy technical coding work, particularly in credit risk / counterparty credit risk in banking — could use some fresh perspective ; quite confused atm as interested in many things! Don’t mind staying in change management either TIA - appreciate any advise

like

Hi everyone! I have been in my current role as an EA at a financial institution for about a year and a half now. I would love to find a 100% remote role as a mid level EA at a company with an awesome work culture. I think I’m ready to be challenged again, I find myself bored in my current role… I’m open to any industry but would love to get into tech. If anyone knows of any openings I would really appreciate it! I’m located on the East coast currently. TIA

like

Hey Fishes,

Joined LTI recently in P3 band. However not allocated any project. Got a call from the resource management team to relocate, which I rejected upfront as I was promised a role in the location I am posted. It has been over 2 weeks since I am in bench. What shall be the next steps, shall I wait for some days or start looking for other jobs as getting a project looks difficult as there are minimalist responses.

like

I have got offer from wipro ...I have been selected in bulk hiring..... And HR said that you will be on bench for 2 weeks and then you will be given option to select project.
Can anyone please confirm does it happen with every person who joins wipro?
Will I remain on bench for longer period of time?

like

Any openings for cloudera databricks ?

like

Experienced Data Privacy & Cybersecurity consultants being recruited for in our NYC office. Good WLB and hybrid work offered. DM to discuss potential referral 💪

like

What are different roles in LTI. I have got offer as P4 .May I know other roles from P4 onwards.
My exp is 11.10 years

like

Started a new job this week. Very excited. My second tech job since doing a bootcamp and leaving my old career (police officer).

like

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

Hello,I’ve 11 years of experience in hardware verification. I know SV, UVM. How can I change my career field to AIML? Please guide

like

Hi Fishes,

I need a permanent remote working position in next 2 months for the span of 2 years as I need to travel to US as my wife for 3-4 months and then come back to India to stay with my parents. Let me know if there are any openings and opportunities

like

Hi- I'm really interested in a strategy consultant
role at Accenture in VA. I have an MBA and 4 YOE.
Would anyone be interested in setting up a
referral for me, preferably someone from the DMV
area! Thank you!

Curious about exit opportunities and want to change linkedin to "open to opportunities" for recruiters; will my employer find out? Should I be concerned?

like

Feel like I’ve come to a point in my consulting career where I’ve reached the end of what this job can provide me, career-wise and as an opportunity for personal/professional development. I’m planning to apply to a masters program, which would kick off next fall, but need to stay where I am between now and then to be able to pay for school. Any tips on staying motivated to get the work done, or on seeking out new opportunities for growth, when you feel like you’ve plateaued?

like

Can anyone refer me for IT Strategy and digital transformation consulting role?

LWD is 29th November

YoE is 6.7 is relevant in this area.

Want to enter in management consulting role

like

More Posts

Hello,
Can someone please help to refer for SAP Project Systems opening in their organisation?

like

So, we have a wedding registry and my fiance and I would really like people to stick to gifting us what's on that registry. Yet, people keep asking what they should get us. The thought of dealing with a ton of crap we don't want or need is stressing me out. How can I politely tell people to only buy what's on the registry?

like

Hi! I’m a young professional with less than 2 years experience, started a new job 1.5 months ago. I’m having quite some difficulties on balancing out my response time to tasks. While I act incredibly fast if not immediately with some, I sometimes take 1-2 weeks with couple of hours worthy ones. Sometimes I ignore, procrastinate or simply other more urgent things come up to increase the delay. Also I work with 3 managers in my team which doesn’t help with expectations nor guidance. Any tips pls?

like

Hear that appraisals happen for an employee every year around the first ever joining date. Is this true? And, does performance review happens with your manager or how does it work ?

like

New to the city.
How do you all get through the constant gray and gloom? Especially with the lockdowns: with gyms closed, and constant drizzle - what outdoor activities do you do?

like

I’m new to the cybersecurity industry, professionally speaking (I did/do a lot for family and close friends). I’ve completed a boot camp, which I regret doing. I have certifications for companies such as Qualys and ISC2, but no CompTIA security+ yet. I tailor my resume to position descriptions. It’s been a month or so, without any offers. What would you suggest that I do to get my first entry level position?

like

On a cold and rainy day, lounging in front of the fireplace is the best

Post Photo
likeuplifting

Hi fishes,

I have 10 YOE and working as .NET Core microservice developer. Also hands on experience in event driven microservice architecture ( confluent kafka). Please suggest me how much should I ask while negotiating.

Thanks🙏

like

Do tech consultants make market rates? Maybe my perception is a bit warped because I’m getting paid 85k 3.5 YOE. Jumping to industry as a software engineer and will make 165k. Are consulting companies just shafting tech folks?

like

Kindly help me choose one
1.
Goldman Sachs : 24 LPA (Fixed)
2. Deloitte Digital (India): 30 LPA
3. American Express: 28 LPA
Yoe: 7

I’d like to spend minimum 3-4 years in the next company.
WLB, Quality of work, Promotion, Hikes and Bonus. Sharks, your suggestion please!

like

Bain & Company Is MBB going to raise comp in the UK too? Just signed the offer recently McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

likefunny

Let's post salaries, I'll go first senior 2 ITS 83k big 4

like

What do you think about Vice President who forgets what’s discussed in the last meeting and have to start the business story from the scratch again? Attending a meeting unprepared every time. I don’t know where he uses his brain for. So uninspiring.

likehelpful

Begging law firms to invest more in their hardware so that my PDF reader doesn’t crash my laptop

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

I just started a new job, they are asking me to lead training. I have no experience in the subject matter. Why me?

like
like

How’s EY in SAP consulting , are they growing in SAP and getting some projects ??

likefunny

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

like

Other than providing insights and reporting, how does your analytics team help drive business KPIs, find new ways to look at audiences/businesses situation or have a huge impact on planning?

like

Additional Posts in Product Managers in Bangalore

How is CommerceIQ as a company to work for? Is the work life balance that bad?

like

Hi Fishes, I am looking for a Product Manager role in a B2B firms in Bangalore. PSPO certified and 7.8 years of experience. Please help with any referrals.

like

I’ve been working as Project Manager, with 7.5 Years experience. Atm, upskilling myself with Product Management related contents and it’s going good.
With 17L LPA, can I expect 30L from my next hire? What would be the appropriate number to start with?

like

Hi Fishes,
I recently got shortlisted for a Product Manager position at Tracxn. There’s also an IPO coming up which is the reason I had applied.
But I have read some horrifying reviews about the company on Glassdoor, indeed and other forums.

I’m wondering whether it’s worth going through the interview process and I’d also like to hear opinions from anyone who has worked with the company or is aware of the company culture.

Thanks.

I’ll be sitting for Expedia Group Campus placement for PM-1 / APM. Looking for some insights/ preparation suggestions for the same.

like

What's a product manager's expected salary with
Total YOE - 3.5 years (PM experience 2yrs)

like

Dear fishes,

Requesting referrals for the role of Product Owner.

YOE - 15yrs

Any leads would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

like

Dear fishes,
Could someone refer me to PO position with Siemens healthineers?

like

Rakuten symphony any one working here as Product Manager for more than a year share your experience please About culture wlb l&d etc Tata Communications Zeta suite Ericsson Airtel BT eServe India Private Limited

like

Have you thought about why PM interview experience is totally different than the actual PM job ? PM interview goes typically with current domain, design xyz for abc, guesstimate; whereas in actual job you have ‘n’ no. of constraints to build, leadership priority , sufficient time to think etc. What are your thoughts?

like

Hi folks!

I'm new to this platform. Brief Intro - A B.A (Tourism and Travel Management) grad from BLR, total 5.8 years of experience in Customer/Client focused Services and Business Development. Working for an Ed-tech as a Business Development Manager. (2+ yrs)
Currently pursuing Product Management course to switch n scale my career.
Would really appreciate any guidance/reference for Internships, or Associate Product Manager roles.

like

Hi fishes, I have been leading the Product at a video games startup for past 2 years, having pushed 2 products. Its a small company <15 peeps. I am looking for a change in a bigger firm <200 peeps. Open for different industries as well.

Kindly share what industries you are in and the most interesting thing about the Product.

Well when my most recent product comes out, people will be able to experience Spiti, from there home just like that via a VR.

like

I have been offered Rs 31 lacs for the Product manager role in GE. Any idea if that is the average pay?

like

Hi Folks. I have the below offers.

@Harman: 23.4 LPA fixed + 1.88 LPA variable (total ctc 27 LPA). Client side Mercedes Benz. WFO.

@Accolite: 26.5 LPA fixed no variable + 50k JB. (Total ctc 28.34 LPA) Fidelity client.

@Nihilent: 24.56 LPA fixed + 2 lacs variable + 1 lac JB. Work location is pune & I need to shift from bangalore to pune.

YOE: 9y9m Role: Scrum master

Kindly advise and provide your opinions as to which would be a better deal in terms of company benefits job security & WLB

like

Hi Fishers, I am working as PM with YOE - 12 years. PM exp - 5 years and prior to this 7 years as PO/BA.
Current CTC is 33 lpa.

I have an offer from Accenture. They are paying CTC 48LPA, but fixed is 36.5lpa.i am having discussion with another company which is a small product based b2b company.

How much salary should I ask in this company considering my YoE. They are offering Senior PM role. What are the things I could negotiate in this company.

Thanks in advance.

like
like

Off topic
What's your take on TOASTMASTERS?

Post Photo
like

Guys I am planning to shift from Public Sector Bank to anywhere else. Presently undertaking Product Management Certification for moving into PM Role. Having 6.5 years experience in Digital Products working in areas of UPI, Apps and Debit Cards.I am in Manager grade. How much salary should I ask for as the present CTC is 12+?

like

What are some most common guesstimates asked from PM's?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal