Doing MBA after PMP

That is true about the rarity of both together being job requirements, however, remember that job ads state the minimum requirements. Having additional qualifications beyond the minimum would set you ahead of others who only meet minimum.

Asif, they might be connected, depending on your personal career development. The PMP is a professional certification that verifies your work experience and applied skills. The MBA is a post graduate college degree that proclaims your broad knowledge in business administration. The MBA program will have courses in various aspects of business management including finance, marketing, human resources, economics, organizational leadership, operations, apply chain, accounting, and more - of course all of these are a part of project management in some way at some time so it is good knowledge to have. If the program you choose also has a project management fundamentals or introduction course, that could count towards you education requirement for the PMP. The MBA typically takes about two years to complete and is much more of a financial commitment; some employers offer tuition reimbursement for college studies. Once you receive your degree it is there always; with the PMP credential, you must maintain it with continuing education and service. Depending on your current employment and your future plans, either are tremendous qualifications and together they would be vey strong.

There is absolutely no reason why project managers need an MBA. MBA is for people that aspire to be CEOs or want to become consultants in the top 4 firms. Don't waste your money buying useless qualifications!

Of course the next step on a Project Management path are Program Management or/ and Portfolio Management, and trust me MBA gives some key additional skills to cope with challenges at such higher levels of decision making, Project investment dynamics and business management.