Cohn Shares Insight on Pros and Cons of an M.B.A. for IT Execs
础听聽magazine article has explored several reasons why IT executives should pursue an M.B.A. to advance their career, and also addresses a few instances where the degree may not be helpful. 鈥淎n M.B.A. equips IT leaders with the business acumen necessary to align IT initiatives with overall organizational goals, making them indispensable assets to their companies,鈥� says聽Deborah Y. Cohn, Ph.D., interim dean of the School of Management. At the same time, however, 鈥渋f an IT leader is already at the pinnacle of their career with extensive experience and a proven track record of success, the incremental benefits of an M.B.A. may be minimal,鈥� she adds.聽