MBA in tech

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NNId44

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NNId44
Jul 16, 2017 23 Comments

Trying to decide if MBA is worth it. How much should post MBA PM expect compensation wise?

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  • Google / Product
    fwqz43

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    fwqz43
    I did a software engineering undergrad and worked as a software engineer for 5 years for a defense contractor. After an MBA at a top 10 I started at $135k base, $22k target bonus, 320 shares (vested over four years ~$75k per year), and $40k signing bonus. I've got a good shot at promo this cycle after 1.25 years.

    In my opinion the MBA was definitely worth it but the compensation is just a small piece.
    Jul 16, 2017 4
  • Intuit
    tidn643

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    tidn643
    Do you already have technical background? If not, you won't be respected as a PM (and for some good reason, it takes empathy for what developers are doing to successfully work with them)
    Jul 16, 2017 0
  • eBay / Eng
    eEGY50

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    eEGY50
    What in getting an MBA would be applicable to a career as a PM? It really doesn't seem like there is much overlap, and what overlap there is could be learned easier and cheaper in many other ways.
    Jul 16, 2017 1
  • an MBA won't give you a short term salary hike unless you change jobs, it will pay off over 10 years. if you're a program manager, it will help you become a product manager.
    Jul 16, 2017 1
  • Google / Product
    fwqz43

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    fwqz43
    Google has a pretty hard "technical undergrad" requirement for people coming from MBAs but I know there are other top tech companies that don't. If you are a SWE now they might look past that though.
    Jul 16, 2017 2