Making ~200k total comp per year at 27. Should I consider getting a mba? Currently in strategy&operation role, leaning more toward operation. Long term I want to pivot to strategy.

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I was also making $210 and I’m getting an mba at 28. The short term roi will definitely be negative. But I think it will be a great life experience, and hopefully have longterm benefits - making me more like to reach EVP/CxO type roles

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Starting in the fall so haven’t recruited yet.
I think the other corollary is that you can afford to be super picky about the schools you apply to. M7 or bust or even HSW or bust isn’t unreasonable for you

An M7 EMBA is perfect for you

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With (assuming) 5 YOE? I disagree. I looked up Booths EMBA program and the average amount of work experience is 13 years. 5 YOE is a prime spot for a regular MBA

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It could be worth it. Since you’re already in a S&O role, you might not need it if you want to move into strategy, but there’s certainly value in an MBA if you want to say move post mba into MBB to set yourself up for top of the line strategy work down the line. Hard to say yes or no without more context as to your current situation and potential career path

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I already have a master degree, want to understand the value MBA add if I want to progress toward c-level.
MBB is great, but I am not planning to stay at MBB very long. Wondering if my goal is moving toward c-level in the industry, how much is the difference between M7+MBB vs Master degree+Deloitte Monitor?

How are you making that at Deloitte pre-MBA?

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