phd in economics and business --> Top MBA chances?

Hi all,

I graduated from a top european business school with honours in 2008 after which I started working at a boutique corporate finance firm. I worked there for 5 years reaching an associate role. My work involves m&a, fairness opinion and business planning mainly.

During these 5 years I also obtained a phd in economics and business studying part time at an average school. I got my phd just because i like studying the subject and i had the opportunity to obtain it while working thanks to the support of both the university and my current employer.

Now I would to apply to a top school with the aim of moving to MBB.

Do you think that having a phd in economics and business would hamper my chances of getting admitted?

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