MBA importance ??

Intel
DV_GUY

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DV_GUY
Jan 10, 2020 7 Comments

Does MBA help boost career at much faster pace? I want to get myself to PM role within in next 5 years.

TC:180k (FYI: from Microsoft)
Edit: I have masters degree

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  • WeWork / Product
    WeEBITDA

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    WeEBITDA
    MBA is a good choice only if you don’t have a technical background or previous expertise and need a foot in the door.

    Started my career in investment banking after an undergrad in liberal arts, did an MBA at one of the top schools, realized there’s much more than consulting and finance. Landed an entry level PM spot at one of the big tech companies in SF and worked my way up. Did a boot camp in between jobs to learn something about tech and now I’m managing PMs 5 years after MBA and 12 years after undergrad.

    The MBA definitely opens doors for me and the alumni network was invaluable in my first endeavor into tech.
    Jan 11, 2020 0
  • Not important, dont need mba degree to be pm. You do need the education though. Just role change internally.
    Jan 11, 2020 0
  • Google
    LBJ 👑

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    LBJ 👑
    To get into PM, yes that’s very important. MBA for PM is like a BS CS for SWE nowadays. Sure it’s not required but it’s pretty much a standard now.

    It needs to be from a good school. Top 100 is fine. Just don’t go pick one up from cal state east bay.
    Jan 11, 2020 1
    • Amazon
      qhUc80

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      qhUc80
      I think this is only true if you don’t already work for the company as an SDE or you don’t have significant industry experience. If you’re an SDE and want to switch, talk to your manager (or PM) about opportunities to take on PM assignments and demonstrate product sense. If you’re already an experienced PM elsewhere no need to get an MBA.
      Jan 11, 2020
  • Amazon
    AWSr1234

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    AWSr1234
    Not important in tech
    Jan 11, 2020 0
  • Apple / Eng
    Tarkovskii

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    PRE
    Amazon, Texas Instruments
    Tarkovskii
    No
    Jan 10, 2020 0