[求助]MBAvs.Start up ==> Need ur help badly

chapmandeng

Hi CDers,

I have been struggling in choosing between MBA and Start-ups (sounds ridiculous though), really wanna get your thoughts on my case.

Background:

- Top tier bachelor degree in Asia with good GPA and one-year overseas exchange experience in the states

- Working in equity research of a globally recognized top tier investment bank in Hong Kong (previously one year in Shanghai and now it is my second year in the industry)

Plan A: Go get MBA in top US schools after another 2 years then return to the industry focusing on asset management

Plan B: Go start up my own business after 2 years experience then see what life brings me to

It is a hard decision because:

1. Opportunity cost for MBA is huge (my best estimate would be c. Rmb 3-4 million assuming 1m for tuition for two years program)

2. Given I dun have any enterprise experience, I really doubt how MBA can help me in being sophisicated in business world

3. Start-up sounds risky, while I believe we should take the bet when young (Relatively MBA sounds like a conservative option in this case)

Thanks in advance for any input here.

Thanks in advance for any input here.

Thanks in advance for any input here.

Best,

Chapman

Chapman

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mba2007

If entrepreneurship is your passion, go start up your venture and never look back. However, do not start a company just for money. Money is only a consequence of success, not an objective.

MBA is largely for risk-averse people and has little correlation with run-away success. It is, however, a proven ticket to the life of cozy middle class.

chapmandeng

Highly agree with what you said about entrepreneurship, which should be all about dreams!