Is an MBA/Masters worth it?

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exOP48

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Mar 12 17 Comments

I am currently Senior Product Manager at Disney and want to eventually move into people management on the product side (e.g group pm, director, VP, CPO). I have a technical degree from a UC and already have product management, however some are saying there is value in getting a higher degree when moving into those higher level roles.

YOE: 5
TC: 230k

Is there really value in an MBA if Iโ€™m already in product management? Are there other valuable masters degrees that would help?

Thanks!

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  • MBA is for people with true ๐Ÿฅœ TC to get into the six figures, or if you want to break into product, consulting or banking but cant. Otherwise it's a massive waste of time and money.
    Mar 13 0
  • New
    iVmh54

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    iVmh54
    Not if you have experience, save the money imo
    Mar 12 0
  • Amazon
    PvsO36

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    PvsO36
    Itโ€™s good for networking and getting your foot in the door at certain companies. It can also help bump you up the chain to c suite positions later in your career if thatโ€™s what you want.

    That said, if you already have the experience and network, a lot of people, myself included would say itโ€™s not worth it.
    Mar 12 1
    • Disney
      exOP48

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      exOP48
      OP
      Agreed. Itโ€™s one of those things I see as โ€œit doesnโ€™t hurtโ€, but I donโ€™t want to waste time and money if it really wonโ€™t get me anywhere faster than doing it without a degree
      Mar 12
  • LinkedIn / Product
    SuprPumped

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    SuprPumped
    At a more traditional company like Disney may require MBA
    Mar 13 1
    • Disney
      exOP48

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      exOP48
      OP
      C suite members of my division at Disney donโ€™t all have masters either. Not to mention the degree requirement is starting to fall off across tech companies
      Mar 14
  • Yes its worth if you know what you want out of it.. youโ€™ll meet a lot of entrepreneurs and businesses professionals
    Mar 12 1
    • Disney
      exOP48

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      exOP48
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      I will say the network is the only reason Iโ€™d consider it, but I donโ€™t feel that my network is weak by any means.
      Mar 12