Boutique & Part Time MBA?

At first glance seems like an ok plan, but thinking about it you should probably have a clearer post-MBA plan.

I’ve never heard of of folks in IB getting an MBA only to return to IB- in fact I think there’s some post from a few years ago that lays out why it doesn’t make sense.

If you’re honestly chilling at your current job and would be content to chill there even for a few years post mba- then I would advise against getting the part time degree. I think most people see the mba as some rocket fuel for their careers either to pivot to a new competitive industry via the full time degree or to catapult their way to management in their current company/industry.

You note the ability to pivot at the associate level and again if you’re already in banking I don’t see why you’d want to stay in banking post-mba and/or why you’d need the mba to do that if you’re an analyst lateraling with some solid networking is more of a feasible (and cheaper) path.

I’m unclear if you need access to career services in your situation which is something to think about because each program is different.

So if I were you I would really think about why an mba truly makes sense beyond just simply having the degree. Furthermore it really only makes it worth it to pursue the degree from a T15 program in your situation because brand name would really elevate your networking opportunities.

If I were you I’d work another year or so at your current firm and apply for a full time T15 mba that way you get the full breadth of opportunities including PE/VC/HF if you hustle (you didn’t mention them, but just throwing them out there) and can explore other possible pathways in finance or beyond without a solid support network for guidance and networking.