Hi there,

This is honestly to big of a question to answer via a Q&A. There are a few things to consider:

1. Google resources on the financial payout of an MBA. The verdict is still out on whether the NPV of losing 2 years of income and paying 100-200k is worth it. It depends on your individual starting point and future
2. $$ isn't everything so remember that an MBA also offers professional flexibility/freedom/pivot, an extensive network, training in business, fun, etc.
3. My individual (and generally shared) view is an MBA is not worth it if it's outside the top 15.
4. Please really consider carefully before doing an online MBA - you're missing out on the networking, brand, recruiting, etc. that are generally viewed as the most valuable aspects of an MBA program.

Hello!

To your questions: 

1. Yes, for sure, and a good MBA will open you many recruiting doors in the consulting world
2. It depends, but usually the answer is no
3. Again depends on the name of the program and its brand, not so much about this

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

1. Yes, if you get into a Top MBA School.

That means top10 in the US (remember, there are some 15 schools in the Top 10) and Top5 in Europe. Everything else is not worth it. 

Yes, if you are willing to work a lot (to recruit and to learn). 

Otherwise, no.

2. No one will take you seriously with and online MBA. It might even be worse than not having one at all. Better to just take some online courses for the sake of learning, and to ignore the MBA degree. 

3. It's better for general management. Much worse for healthcare management. I don't think there's anything surprising about this. Of course, if you want to get into consulting, you should not pursue the healthcare one.

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