Is it worth doing PT MBA? I don’t want to switch from current job (industry), but not sure if it would greatly accelerate my career.

~60k cost from Booth / Kellogg after employer reimburses portion.

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I’m curious about this as well OP. I’m at a post-MBA level already and don’t think the ROI is worth it but I don’t want not having an MBA go eventually be a hinderance

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If you’re currently post mba the ROI will never work out. There is a second series of network effects and mid/late career when you start to be eligible for senior exec roles. It’s hard to put a dollar value on that, but having talked to quite a few older alum it’s significant.

Either way, PT isn’t the best for pivoting careers. It might help you find a new job at a higher level in your industry though.

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Look into their executive programs. Your salary will put you in the average category in that program but exceptional in part-time. Might be better suited to be around like minded folks especially at the same career level for executive

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I’ve always interpreted exec. MBAs as being targeted towards individuals older than the typical MBA crowd (35+).

I’m in mid-twenties, so I’m not sure if I’d fit the typical background of exec MBAs or if I’m at a level where it is an appropriate fit.

Obviously open to alternatives from PT, but just am curious if exec MBA is actually a good fit

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Currently make slightly north of ~200 all in, so I don’t know if I could expect a significant raise directly from the MBA, or if it would just be better to spend the time I would’ve on studying on overperforming in my current role

I’m curious how you’re in your mid 20s making north of 200k...but don’t have an MBA. 🤔

Congrats, OP! Curious which client is is 😊 I think the answer to the broader Q is what you want to do long term - stay there? In which roles? Bounce somewhere?

Would you get anything out of the part time other than the stamp? Feel like you might be in a different boat than most of your classmates

It would be partially sponsored if I went part time, but if I went full time I would have to pay out of pocket.

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