<p>Let’s say I complete a “B.Sc. Economics and Business studies/Management” and then do a few years of good work experience. Could I later do a completely unrelated Master/PhD if I want to be successful in the business world later on? </p>
<p>What would be the actual additional value of taking an MBA?</p>
<p>I have noticed that most course contents of normal MBA courses I know of don’t differ very much (in content) from what I’m studying at undergraduate level at my university. Very often, even textbooks seem to be the same…</p>
<p>From what I gather the main value of MBAs is the fact that you get to network a lot with other people from business and thereby kind of accelerate your ascension on the corporate pyramid…
If this is the only thing you want, maybe it’s ok; but let’s say you work really well after your undergrad degree, and you already made lots of connections in the business world (or is the MBA some kind of “insider status symbol” without which you can’t network?)…</p>
<p>Or am I missing out on something?
What else would be the added value of an MBA, for someone who already did a lot in the field at B.Sc. level + work experience?</p>
<p>P.S. I would like to do the unrelated PhD or [research] Master out of purely cultural interest and maybe laterally related to my actual career/business goals: e.g. I work in a consultancy, do a Master/research in Urban studies, and then work in a consultancy with projects related to Urban studies).
Would this be a realistic choice?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>