Duke MMS program vs. Google Sales Job

Hi

I just got accepted to Duke's Masters in Management Studies Program (MMS) ( http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/other_programs…). While applying to Duke, I have landed in the final hiring process at Google for an inside sales position. Now I have both options on the table.

My long-term goal is to do corporate strategy. Right now, I have a background in Economics, but with very little analytical skills. I know MMS is great to get into management consulting and build analytical skills, but the consulting industry is very difficult to get into. I also plan on getting an MBA so I question if MMS would be redundant. I also know that Google is an amazing company to work for and there is a lot of potential to excel. I just question what is the better path for my long-term goal ( Inside Sales @ Google or DUKE MMS program w/o guarantee of a MC job or any job)

Advice?

Google vs. Duke MMS

5 Comments
 

take Google. Work experience at google will help if/when you apply to schools for your MBA

Here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, you are the sucker.
 

If you're looking to get an MBA anyway, an MMS probably won't help you in admissions as much as WE at Google with your background.

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MBA's love Google. Take a look at Sandy Kreisburg's - the HBS guru - blog. Plus Google has the sickest offices of any company I've ever seen.

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