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MBA Still Matters?

Perhaps the value is in the story, not the degree

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Nov 30, 2024
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Criticized for its cost and questioned for its relevance in the digital age, the MBA nonetheless persists as a coveted professional degree. Applications to top business schools have been increasing over the years. Its longevity can be attributed less to the skills it imparts or the networks it facilitates—it’s about its role as an efficient means to social capital.

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