Is MBA Worth It For Software Engineers? The Truth From An MBA Grad

In this video, I'll give you some questions that will help you determine whether an MBA is worth it for you as a Software Engineer.

There are two main influences that drive people to pursue an MBA. One is external and another is internal. The external one is all about the things that you don't like in a particular job you're in - no promotion, not high enough pay raise, bad boss, etc. The internal one is all about whether you actually like doing technical work as a software engineer. What truly determines if you should think about an MBA is the internal factors. If you realized that you just don't jump out of bed to do coding, something needs to be fixed. And an MBA could be a solution. Watch the full video for more details on that.

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[ivanlesso]

Are you currently considering getting an MBA? What is your biggest question?

[tsahay]

This resonated so well! Being a backend developer with 5 years experience, I feel that it is an internal reason that I don’t enjoy coding/ tech diagrams, strategies etc! I don’t really know what else I want but I surely know that I don’t want to do this for the rest of my life. Your video really excited me!

Could you share your LinkedIn ?

[Whimsical-Wanderings]

Coding and software engineering is crushing my soul. Although, I am decent at it but I don't like it at all.

[huzaifakashif]

I am a 3rd year student, currently majoring in Software Engineering, and most of my reasons for pursuing an MBA degree in the future is due to internal reasons. I thought that pursuing bachelor in SE would be a great experience, and even if coding was hard and dry, I would adapt myself to it according, as I did before university, but this time, I was wrong. I hope I get a chance to pursue a credible MBA degree, along with my full-time job in the future, and then decide what I should do after I get that MBA.

[darioquay]

It's more internal for me. I've been coding for almost 7 years and, even though I'm decent at it, it just doesn't feel like a calling. I want to expand my options beyond the IT department and I think an MBA will give me those options. I'm only going to consider it if I get into a top program though, since typical mba costs exceed $100k+

[jayp]

I completed my Bachelors in Computer Science and have been working as a Software Engineer for more than a year now. I had a hard time choosing between MS in CS and MBA. Thank you for the video, it gave me a direction.

[anandvidekar]

Thank you brother. You've been of great help.

[yogeshubale]

thank you soo much man i was soo confused about this and now its pretty clear for me thank yo soo much..

[MageDigest]

I am software developer having experience of 5+ years. I just completed my Executive MBA. Where should I move now ?

[chicku]

For me it's both internal and external. I accidently chose IT as a major in my engineering. Fast forward 6 years, I had this somehow in my mind since last year that MBA is the next big thing I should go for. Need no mention that it opens up door to a much broader opportunities. External because, being a manual tester, I didn't get appraised well this year, although I am very good at it. So this sparked the fuel to either opt for Selenium Automation, or go for MBA.

Can you please let me know which among these two, that is Selenium or MBA, will be more profitable to me in the long run?

[askiacollins]

I'm currently in the military and I will get out in 2024. I'm currently work in media and I would like to continue in this industry. I am teaching myself the basics of coding on freecodecamp and I'd like to land a job as a web developer and even make my own games and products to generate income for myself away from my main job. I will have my GI bill to use for school and I was considering an MBA because I've read online htat it has application to a wide variety of careers AND I believe that I will learn things that will help me in my personal business endeavors.

[kazakman]

I'm a devops engineer. Tryna get my MBA in order to grow

[perrypatel]

Is it just me or you look like Leonardo DiCaprio?

[arathy]

Sir Can i do MBA in IT, or MBA in CS after BBA in BUSINESS ANALYTICS?

[jaimesmith]

Thanks for creating this video.

I am wondering If I can get your thoughts on this:

- I have been working for over 10 years and have been feeling stuck in my career.
- During coffee chats, I was suggested to consider MBA or MS Computer Science (I don't have an undergrad in CS but saw there are some bridging programs out there for those who don't).

Wondering what do you think about MBA vs MS Computer Science?

- I think MS is usually for those who usually have around 2 years of work experience but may not be appropriate for those with more work experience.
- I think with MS CS one tends to become a software developer writing code. Pays well but just writing code.
- With MBA people usually tend to go into 3 buckets (consulting, IB/financial services & tech). My perception is that the work life balance of consulting/financial services isn't great and also getting there in mid 30s is tough but tech (product management seems to be the most popular role in tech post MBA, though the current tech economy isn't great with layoffs) seems more open with better work life balance.

Would love to get your thoughts.

[rahultherash]

Hey, I want to ask the effect of ML/AI on core bschool jobs like consulting, finance, sales and marketing Is it that an ML engineer will be more economically valuable than his manager.

[shashank]

What if it's neither internal or external? What if it's just about gaining knowledge?

[MsSabaresh]

Can I know to which country is this content specifies??

[rakeshgpt]

My search for the answer stops here. Thanks

[k.l]

Sir I have completed MBA so can I go software jobs