How does an MBA help you in your product marketing career? Is an MBA necessary to advance in PMM in 2025? Why or why not?
I’m curious why so many Sr. PMM job postings use the words “MBA preferred” in their job descriptions, yet almost 30+ PMMs I’ve talked to say that an MBA is not necessary to advance in your career. For those who have an MBA, why did you pursue it, has it helped you advance (and in what way - $$, title, opportunity), and what were the trade offs of going full time (assuming you went full-time) while putting your career on hold? Thanks for your (relevant) insights.
Grow Progress VP Marketing • 1y
I don't believe an MBA is necessary to advance in Product Marketing especially these days, with increased awareness about the craft and impact delivered. Sometimes it can...
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UiPath Sr. Director of Product Marketing | Formerly Salesforce, Tableau, Microsoft • 1mo
I have a Duke MBA, and my honest answer is: it was valuable but not in the ways the job postings imply.The MBA didn't teach me positioning, messaging, or how to build a c...
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