Is it worthwhile to get an MBA as a tech-leaning consultant (data scientist)?

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No, low ROI with how expensive B-school is these days. You'll learn most MBA fundamentals while working. Make/save money, don't waste it on an MBA.

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No save 150 grand and do a masters in computer science instead

Sure, you can leverage into Product Management

Agree with the contributors above, esp Booze Allen User 1. Not worth the money, time, and stress unless you're going for a career change. Most MBAs aren't worth it for that either unless you get into a top school.

I dropped out my first year when my GI bill ran out. The ROI wasn't there and to thier point you will learn everything from doing the work itself for free.

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