I’ve been in SWE@Apple in Cupertino for 5.5 years and now considering doing an MBA to move into a business role (product management in tech). As much as I am passionate about product(previously founded a failed startup), I’m realizing I lack the skills to really be a strong business leader.
What are good part-time/online programs that I should consider if I want to keep my fulltime job whole doing my MBA?
Dropping out to pursue a 2 year full-time MBA is not an option. I also don’t think I could afford a top Ivy League school tutition right now.
What are general thoughts on top 50 MBA’s from CSU, UC Davis and the likes?
Ideally this MBA leads me to a Product role at FAANG.
tc: $260k
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And finally, coming to MBA, I would highly recommend a full time MBA considering the stronger network you would build.
So strategy:
Year 1+2: leadership role + MBA prep + save for MBA
Year 3+4: MBA at ideally a Top10 school full time
Year 5 onwards: Profit
I attempted to make the jump into product management from engineering within Apple (since I had startup founder experience) but I quickly learned that teams are not willing to make a bet on someone that doesn’t have formal Product experience.
I do like this path of pursing a leadership role, saving and then going full time MBA, but what types of roles would I be able to pursue post-MBA that allow me to profit and catchup for the loss in Apple salary and equity?
Let’s assume I’m open to other roles than Product Management.
If you are willing to travel, the other good program is Chicago Booth.
Haas will surround you with similar engineer types and it’s a well respected MBA nationally.
And you’ll make easy friends for study groups in other disciplines because you work at Apple.