Is a Wharton MBA worth it for someone who already works in private equity? Or does an MBA no longer make sense unless it’s at HBS/GSB for those candidates?

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Depends on your goals

Depends on what type of firm you’re currently at and what you’d want to do next. It’s a great way to switch geos or industry and get connected with head hunters. Also better shot at moving to mega cap if you’re at a middle market shop currently. Some PE folks I know went the CXO route post b school at non-HS schools

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