At 38 years old, with 20 years in IT, a bachelor’s degree from @wgu and a boatload of Microsoft certifications, I’ve decided to go back to school for an MBA. But is an MBA worth it in 2025? Let’s talk about why I made this decision and what you should consider before getting an MBA degree.
I’ll break down:
✅ Why I chose WGU’s MBA in IT Management
✅ MBA vs IT certifications vs experience - What actually matters?
✅ Is business school worth it? What’s the ROI on an MBA program?
✅ How an MBA helps engineers transition into leadership
✅ The cost of an MBA in 2025 and why I skipped $100K+ business schools
Why I Chose WGU’s MBA in IT
A traditional MBA program can cost $100,000+, but for experienced professionals like me, that’s not a great return on investment. The WGU MBA in IT is competency-based, flexible, and costs between $10K-$20K, making it a smart choice for working professionals.
Who Should Get an MBA?
If you’re debating “should I get an MBA?”, here’s my take:
💼 Engineers wanting to move into leadership
📈 IT pros looking to increase income & career opportunities
🏫 Business professionals debating between MBA courses & certifications
I’ll be documenting my WGU MBA journey from start to finish. Follow along if you’re curious about what an MBA degree is really worth in 2025!
💬 Comment below: Have you considered an MBA? How long do you think it’ll take me to finish-12, 18, or 24 months?
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📘 Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - The Start of My Career
02:34 - 2008 Economic Crash
02:58 - Wells Fargo Hard Lesson Comptia A+
03:46 - The Rebuild
05:05 - Going back to School
06:35 - WGU the First Time
07:34 - Network Medics a Gateway to an MBA
08:44 - MBA Goals
11:16 - WGU MBA Program
12:09 - MBA Value Research
14:25 - MBA Series Announcement
15:50 - Conclusion
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