Online MBA recommendations?

Aug 30, 2021 16 Comments

I am interested in doing an Online MBA. I know the online version is no way near the in person experience and learning, but cannot afford to take a career break. My main aim is to switch to a PM role and eventually get into leadership roles. I already have Masters in CS.
Are the certificate programs good? e.g Stanford product management certificate?
I have a preference of degree over certificate programs.
Has anybody done it and recommend a particular program?

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  • Facebook / Product
    RoiXL

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    RoiXL
    No one values an online mba. It won’t help you get into product
    Aug 30, 2021 1
  • Boston and UIUC
    Aug 30, 2021 1
  • Lots of top schools have online MBAs. UNC, Michigan, and if you’re in SEattle you can do UW
    Sep 1, 2021 0
  • Having a MBA isn’t a prerequisite to becoming a PM. There are many PMs out there that don’t have graduate business degrees and are successful.

    Also, some online MBAs are not worth the cost - you pay almost as much as full time but don’t get as much back during the cohort because it is online. Most of the benefit is the in person networking / relationship building. If it’s business knowledge you seek, you can always get the MBA knowledge online.

    I would challenge you to rethink why a MBA is absolutely necessary and if it’s worth the time/cost because online part time programs can be a total slog and may not be the fastest way to get you to your career goal.
    Aug 30, 2021 0
  • EMC / Product
    2cloud

    Go to company page EMC Product

    2cloud
    I got a break into PM while doing my online MBA. The role was internal and I may have been a little lucky here. The hiring manager knew me and my career plans. Which helped me get the role. I highly recommend to do an MBA first if you can afford. These certifications can always be done as a refresher.
    Aug 30, 2021 6