Are MBAs still worth it for IT leaders? | Linux Today

Are MBAs still worth it for IT leaders?

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Carla Rudder
Jun 17, 2019

Is it still worth it for aspiring CIOs and other IT leaders to invest their time and money in a traditional MBA program? Or, in the fast-moving world of IT, is hands-on experience the best teacher? If you decide to forego an MBA, what skills or opportunities might you miss out on that can’t be earned in other ways? Experts share their opinions on both sides of the debate.

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Carla Rudder

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