Part time MBA worth it?

Apr 15 17 Comments

Got accepted into NYU’s part time MBA program starting this Fall. Looking to potentially switch careers (from consulting into PM roles in tech) or meet a potential co founder to start a business. I’ll be paying for it myself (partially sponsored by employer like 10k a year)

Total cost of the degree ~150k

Worth it? Would appreciate a comment to back up your poll answer to help me understand where you’re coming from

TC: 180k yoe: 4.5

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  • No.. Not worth it.. I am currently a part time MBA student and doesn't help much
    Apr 15 7
    • Keep hearing I dont have pm expertise to get into pm.. The only option I have is to take those new college grad roles in pm which is a significant hit
      Apr 16
    • New
      lunatic100

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      lunatic100
      some roles are weird like that.

      Cant do corporate strategy without consulting

      Cant do PE/VC without investment banking.

      Cant do these without MBA.

      I think PM also fell into that weird trap as well
      Apr 17
  • VMware
    CRWv77

    Go to company page VMware

    CRWv77
    Get your PMP
    Apr 15 1
    • New / Eng
      udiverse

      New Eng

      udiverse
      Is it the project management professional?
      Apr 15
  • New
    mtp7lsq8

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    mtp7lsq8
    MBA does not help w PM unless you want to work at Amazon
    Apr 15 1
  • Meta
    Base?

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    Base?
    Part time MBAs are the ultimate check in the box. The business schools will treat you like a second class citizen because they want to focus on the FT program. Your networking will be limited because you won't spend a ton of time with your peers.

    Having an MBA has helped my career, but I wouldn't be willing to pay ~150k for it. I would check out online programs from reputable schools where you can get one for about half that. TBH unless you have a FT from an M7, no one cares anyway.
    Apr 15 0
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    flavor314

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    flavor314
    How many years is it?
    Apr 15 1