Thoughts on pursuing an MBA? Isn’t it losing its value?

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Depends on the MBA program and what you do with it. There’s no general objective answer here.

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Also trying to figure out if it’s worth it. What I have heard is that an MBA may mean something in more senior roles when trying to get a ‘seat at the table’ (i.e., gives you more credibility). That would also suggest it matters in more senior roles in management consulting, given that your goal as a partner is ultimately to gain access to the C-level ‘agenda’. That said, I think an MBA may be worthwhile to consider if you assume that (1) the orthodoxy described above is not overhauled by generational shifts for at least the next 5-10 years, and (2) that you see yourself aspiring to climb up the corporate ladder. These two conditions might be worth testing before making a decision.

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MBA ain’t about the class. It’s all for the network

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def. tech is the way.

Depends on your short & long term career goals and the school you attend.

So simple answer; if want to make a career pivot taking two years off and getting a top tier mba will open the doors you need to completely change your current career.

Though you need to go to a top 20ish school that recruiters actively target.

If you really like ACN and want to shoot for MD I don’t know if it’d be worth it. Though it’d be a great discussion point if your close with any of them.

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Tech people take orders from MBAs...

Tech people take orders! You would be a great leader SA1!

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To each their own. I understand the value of life long education however is an MBA objectively worth it? - Cost, time to complete/ time off work vs post MBA salary?
I would think work experience would trump that.

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