Date that article was published: February 1, 2023

Summary of Article

Many people face a tough decision as their undergraduate days come to an end: should they look for jobs, or should they seek graduate degree opportunities? Previously, these decisions would primarily be shaped by personal experiences: "My brother got an MBA and received a large raise, so I should get an MBA." However, in the data science age, it is possible to look at trends for all individuals who have pursued graduate degrees. With this knowledge, the author states that the ROI of a technical MBA is high, meaning that choosing to get this kind of degree is typically worthwhile.

What Do I Think?

I think that the author did a poor job supporting his claim that "Data Analytics Technology Proves Benefits of an MBA". He provides one link to another article highlighting the benefits of an MBA, but does not highlight any statistics or evidence from this article in his own writing to support his claim. Instead, he gives qualitative evidence supporting the decision to get a technical MBA, such as that these degrees provide career leverage and can be helpful for networking. This is pretty much the opposite of what he was trying to prove, that advancements in data science are justifying the investment of pursuing an MBA.

Article Author Information

Ryan Ayers has consulted a number of Fortune 500 companies within multiple industries including information technology and big data. After earning his MBA in 2010, Ayers also began working with start-up companies and aspiring entrepreneurs, with a keen focus on data collection and analysis.

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