OPS VS Grad School

Hey all i have recently been offered a position in operations for a top BB (GS/MS) and am strongly considering taking the offer. I also got accepted into a top 25 MA in economics (US News). Which would you think would open more doors for MBA or FO roles.? I Definitely have plans of going for an MBA in 3 to 4 years. Thanks for the advice and help.

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I hate to knock education, but I don't know what an MA does for you career-wise, other than taking a $45K a year job with the Fed.

If you take the MA, there is a good chance you will be applying for the same ops job a year from now.

Have you considered corp fi? WIth that route, you can at least get som eleadershop experience ang go to a good B-SChool in 4 years.

 

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