tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post7484850273345414250..comments2023-10-08T20:48:43.878+05:30Comments on My Journey Through IT: The MBA RiddleDinuka Arseculeratnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-8824410080983350362011-07-06T11:51:38.320+05:302011-07-06T11:51:38.320+05:30Agent Warn,
Whats up :).. Thx alot for the commen...Agent Warn,<br /><br />Whats up :).. Thx alot for the comment bro. And yea i agree with you completely. At the end of the day its not about if you pass or not, its about the fact of how you will utilize the knowledge you gained from your higher studies. All the best to you too bro.. Agent EK signing off ;)Dinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-85412958390178871742011-07-06T11:48:20.504+05:302011-07-06T11:48:20.504+05:30I believe that there is no right or wrong answer i...I believe that there is no right or wrong answer in this case, because it is all very subjective. But the correctness of your decision will depend upon how you choose to utilize your qualification and all the other things that you will gain from it, such as experience, knowledge and industry connections. Figuring out how to make full use of your qualification, knowing how it fits in with your Agent Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-28557884890407925172011-06-29T12:11:07.553+05:302011-06-29T12:11:07.553+05:30@Tharindu: Thx bro. And hope you figure out what y...@Tharindu: Thx bro. And hope you figure out what you should be doing. all the best and strive for the best.<br /><br />@Anonymous: I forgot to touch on this topic. Thx for shedding the light on it. Yes the network of ppl you meet is a key factor in an MBA too. Its not abt the grades but the contacts you build with these ppl. Thx for leaving by a comment.Dinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-48327586017959902402011-06-29T07:42:39.920+05:302011-06-29T07:42:39.920+05:30The primary reason to get into MBA program is netw...The primary reason to get into MBA program is network building; business knowledge learning is not as important as former. That's why you should go for those top MBA programs, because they can provide you a pool of high quality people, so you can expand your network and reach out further.<br /><br />Keep that in mind, you are there to meet your future business partners, not studying for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-50491451489992946942011-06-29T07:20:21.043+05:302011-06-29T07:20:21.043+05:30wish you all the best machan. u have given somethi...wish you all the best machan. u have given something for me to think about too. God is always with you.Tharinduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146884130928924336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-41184453558595096672011-06-28T21:04:06.734+05:302011-06-28T21:04:06.734+05:30I agrre on Anonymous as i m here in Uk .. Most of...I agrre on Anonymous as i m here in Uk .. Most of the company looks for ppl with experience , there care less about ur phd's and Mba's (please note i m talking about SE/SSE/Tech lead ..) . But i have seen couple of adv for juniors where in advt .. they especially mentioned about top university names.. If you wann progress through techy job i suggest to do more useful certificates than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-69430020841137856942011-06-28T20:43:12.074+05:302011-06-28T20:43:12.074+05:30hmm very interesting comment. i must say you have ...hmm very interesting comment. i must say you have touched on some very interesting topics here. thx for sharing the info. the last paragraph in it self was an eye opener. Never looked at it that way. But i get your point. Thx for touching on those points and appreciate your feedback.<br /><br />God BlessDinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-18965381716559862042011-06-28T19:56:29.534+05:302011-06-28T19:56:29.534+05:30As an American, my experience has been that getti...As an American, my experience has been that getting both an MS and then a PhD in the CS field was a complete waste of time. Companies simply don't care. I am at the point where, if I want another job, I leave the PhD *off* the resume or I don't get calls. If you have the means, get an MBA from a top five or top ten school. If you can't get to one of the top schools, do not waste Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-29465918995623204602011-06-28T15:20:42.820+05:302011-06-28T15:20:42.820+05:30Hi Tiempo,
Thx for leaving by this comment. im su...Hi Tiempo,<br /><br />Thx for leaving by this comment. im sure many will benefit reading your point of view. I agree with you that they is lesser computer scientist in the world and increasing MBA programs hinder the quality of MBAs. To have the best value you should do an MBA from a reputed institution as i believe. And also as long as you love what you learn i agree there is not harm at all in Dinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-53097315744804976972011-06-28T14:24:23.407+05:302011-06-28T14:24:23.407+05:30My opinion is that the world is in much greater ne...My opinion is that the world is in much greater need of Computer Science PhDs than more MBA graduates. I don't mean to discourage you from the MBA program, but in the USA we have too many MBAs in my opinion because graduate schools have lower standards for their entrance because they fund their two years of education usually through student loans, whereas most PhD students get their funding Tiempo Analytics LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05643501901974426501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-4814427438008397282011-06-27T09:16:02.551+05:302011-06-27T09:16:02.551+05:30Hey Chamindra,
Thx alot bro. And i wish you the s...Hey Chamindra,<br /><br />Thx alot bro. And i wish you the same with your higher studies as well. Hope you make the right choice. Just follow your heart, thats all i can say :)Dinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-23568143514263380602011-06-27T09:11:46.101+05:302011-06-27T09:11:46.101+05:30Hey Bro.
I must say you have made a superb decisi...Hey Bro.<br /><br />I must say you have made a superb decision. <br /><br />After all its what you want to gain from it and not others believe what it actually gives right? =) I wish you All the Very Best!! with your studies and all your en devours !! <br /><br />Cheers !! =)Mr.Pitbull https://www.blogger.com/profile/07041578153255502517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-1726954625966250932011-06-27T06:35:08.430+05:302011-06-27T06:35:08.430+05:30Hi Rick,
Very good point i failed to touch upon i...Hi Rick,<br /><br />Very good point i failed to touch upon in my article about the myth that people think you will get a higher pay cut if you have an MBA.<br /><br />My point in doing an MBA is to gain the knowledge of the world of business as you rightly mentioned. <br /><br />Thank you for the wishes Rick. Appreciate it alot. <br /><br />May God bless you too.Dinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-81164010903657877052011-06-26T22:30:36.434+05:302011-06-26T22:30:36.434+05:30So long as the MBA is pursued for the gain of know...So long as the MBA is pursued for the gain of knowledge, the recipient will not be disappointed. <br /><br />But if the advanced degree is pursued in anticipation of higher pay or more prestige in the IT community, I humbly offer the opinion that there is no guarantee of satisfaction.<br /><br />Good luck, and may God bless you in your efforts!<br /><br />RickRickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428944430725185873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-32725712392459554232011-06-26T19:58:05.760+05:302011-06-26T19:58:05.760+05:30Thx Nalaka. Appreciate your feed back.Thx Nalaka. Appreciate your feed back.Dinuka Arseculeratnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924080326710656628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150561117329868491.post-60773053674224967202011-06-26T19:56:56.405+05:302011-06-26T19:56:56.405+05:30Correct decision +1Correct decision +1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518357932713881670noreply@blogger.com