Suggestions for Online MBA?

Jan 16 16 Comments

Hello Blind Community,

I have 13+ years of Software Development experience, working as a EM at present. I am looking to grow my People mgmt and leadership skills.

Thinking of starting a degree/professional cert which can help me do MBA while continuing my full time job.

Options in consideration right now: Stanford LEAD, Harvard Business School Online

Due to family responsibilities it would be hard to travel on regular basis, so part time MBA option is not considered.

Any suggestions for the university/course/specialization is appreciated.

The other data point is that my employer pays 5K/year for education, I would like to use it towards this goal for next year or two.

TC: 300K #mba #management #engineeringmanagement

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  • Microsoft / Cust. Srv.
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    I honestly think this is a waste of time. I don’t believe being an MBA will teach you anything you can’t learn on your own. If you want to stay in tech and want to grow your career you are better of working within your company or look to bigger ones with more opportunities for you.
    Jan 16 3
    • Microsoft / Cust. Srv.
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      I understand. I just don’t believe in MBAs unless you go to a top 5 school. And even then it’s not what you learn it’s who you meet.

      Does your company have any programs to develop executives? Have you asked about them?
      Jan 16
    • They sponsor 5K/year for education and we can spend it on any degree/course/workshop. I liked the executive MBA idea but that seems to be too expensive at Stanford - its 200k+, on top of it, that requires traveling frequently which is my other concern.
      As I am already in Engineering Management Role and learning lot of technical skills in my current role, I would like course/cert that can help me enhance my people management and project mgmt skills.
      Jan 16
  • Amazon
    StrPlatinm

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    StrPlatinm
    Don't do an online MBA
    Jan 16 1
  • Amazon
    anxiouslyy

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    anxiouslyy
    PMP & EQ certification
    Jan 16 2
    • Thanks, Trying to compare PMP vs Harvard/Stanford Online MBA education value. I am under the impression that the later would be better value addition.
      Jan 16
    • Amazon
      anxiouslyy

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      anxiouslyy
      Think it depends what you want. Pedigree or pure upskilling? Cost and time is a factor to consider as well. Look at dream roles, see what they are asking for in preferred section.
      Jan 16
  • Harvard Extension. Wish I would have done it.
    Jan 16 1
  • New / Eng
    byte me;

    New Eng

    byte me;
    Your EM experience >>>>>>>> mba program
    Jan 16 3
    • New / Eng
      byte me;

      New Eng

      byte me;
      How long have you been an EM? I imagine you can grow those same skills the longer you work and at different companies.
      Jan 16
    • Correct, I have been tech lead since almost 7 years now and 3-4 years into EM/Tech lead role.
      I have always been very hands on engineering manager so I think I am good with technical skills but I think I can use some formal education in mgmt side of things since that subject has a lot of depth.
      Jan 16