I am thinking of going into business and would like to get an MBA. I have 8 years of experience writing software professionally and a background in CS. My goal is to learn about business, running them, scaling them, raising money, etc.

Will getting an MBA help me achieve this goal?

  • NWmba@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m in the minority I think, but I’d say yes.

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    I went back to school for the MBA, best thing I ever did. There are so many elements of business to understand, learn about , get exposed to. So many people with different experiences that you work with in a structured environment. Plus there is, you know, actual research that you learn about. I’m sure there’s been more since I did my degree, but everything from organizational behavior, activity-based-accounting, use of stats….

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    is it everything you need to be an entrepreneur? No.

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    but it’s really solid for someone with lots of experience in a different field to get into business.

    • Future_Court_9169@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks for sharing this. I can see the value in all you mentioned. I have tried learning on my own but the resources are just scattered and there isn’t any linear progression which makes me wonder if it’s better to go get the degree.