I have an information systems bachelors and have a junior dev job right now. I don’t know if I want to write backend code forever. Would it be a bad idea to get an MBA masters in Data Analytics?

[u/Rexoc40]

I do understand that my path is (uncommon) for a lot of people in the compsci industry. Getting a job was really competitive but I busted my ass and got one. I laugh at anyone who says that information systems isn’t a valuable degree.

That aside, I think I think I want to work with Data. I have a strong desire when working with Tableau, PowerBI, and anything SQL related. I ENJOY it. I know how to write backend code to manipulate SQL data, but I want to go more towards the route of a DBA eventually.

What do you guys think?

[u/mrxplek]

I would strongly discourage you from doing any analytics course right now. AI has significantly impacted any data jobs. Wait for a few years before you get into it. There’s too much instability and the tech is rapidly changing. 

[u/Ordinary_Musician_76]

Not In this economy, even elite tier MBA programs have not so great placements right now.

[u/Prestigious_Sky_5677]

If data excites you, go for it start with BI projects first, then consider the MBA if you want bigger career doors open.