Pros and Cons of Getting an MBA

An MBA can accelerate advancement into leadership and consulting, but the cost and time commitment are steep and the ROI varies widely by school and career.

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Pros
  • Opens leadership roles
  • Powerful alumni network
  • Fills business knowledge gaps
  • Industry pivot enabler
  • Significant salary uplift
Cons
  • Costs over $200k
  • Two years out of workforce
  • ROI varies widely
  • Skills learnable elsewhere
  • Less valued in tech

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