In his five lessons, Fred Wilson of A VC talks about the future value of money, risk vs. reward, cash flows, speculators and hedgers, and pricing. If you’re still on the fence about applying or staying in an MBA program, here are some more articles discussing the MBA pros and cons.
>”I think MBAs are worth getting if you want to make a serious career change or need to take a couple years to figure out what you want to do with your business career. However, if you are sure about what you want to do and are on a track that can get you there, I think MBAs are less useful.”
>The Five Things I Learned In Business School
The Josh Kaufman “Personal MBA” Program - Josh Kaufman’s “Personal MBA” reading list. Some are directly related to business, and some are included for a broader understanding of the world and how we live in it.
Seth Goldin’s take on the MBA program - Seth’s take on using your time towards an MBA.
Determine The R.O.I. on an MBA - A comparison of the costs of earning an MBA and the benefits received
What is an MBA really worth? - “It will cost more than $100,000 to earn a degree at an elite business school. Just one problem: There’s little real evidence that it will enhance your career.”
