Currently an 1st-year research associate at a top long-only (Fido/Well) and am seriously considering an MBA as my undergrad was from a liberal arts college. If I choose to stay in the investment world, how much would having an MBA from say Wharton or Booth "de-risk" or improve my career, especially at the senior levels? Would appreciate any thoughts.
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Interested, considering an MBA despite not "needing" it to progress at current role
One man’s opinion, but getting an MBA if you plan to go back to the exact same job (unless sponsored or absolutely needed to progress) is unnecessary and might even create the risk the same job isn’t waiting for you.
It's for the networking more than anything else.
If you're concerned about time value of money, don't do it.
You should only do a top M7/HWS MBA if you're in the following circumstances
1. You need it (non target undergrad/want a better job).
2. You're a trust fund target kid who wanted to take a break, travel, meet more people.
Since we're all going to live into our 90s/100s anyhow and retirement ages are going to be forced to be in our mid 70s, I wanted to make the most out of my 20s and did a top MBA (despite going to a target undergrad.) Careers are becoming a marathon and not a sprint.
I could care less about the opportunity cost. It is nothing in the grand scheme and you live one life.
Are you implying that booth / CBS / Sloan MBAs are not worth it?
Interpret what you want to. It’s a personal decision more than anything. Do what makes you happy. Nothing is “required” in life
I know but I was just curious to learn your interpretation. Not going to argue, we are all entitled anyways to our views. since we are double anon anyways what MBA did you go to ? And do you feel your peers think low of non H/S MBAs?
When you get to my age, nobody cares about what MBA or school you went to. It's how much you make and how much you have in the bank, end of story.
I have friends who didn't finish college making mid 7 figs.... I doubt anyone thinks any lower of them than the fresh MBA grads from H/S making 250k at the same age.
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