MBA required before starting the search?

by a searcher from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH

4 years ago

Hi guys, 

how helpful is the MBA in convincing potential owners and investors in the search process?
Considering that the MBA fees could be a substantial part for the investment already would you suggest rather to get a MBA or join a MM company in a Mgmt position to gain specific experience. 

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searcher from University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business

Unless you are in a top ranked program, hard to justify the expense in my opinion; that's additional debt to consider along with future acquisition. 10-Day MBA is a great read!

1 month ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from HEC School of Management, Paris

Not really but it's generally preferred

4 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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