PMP Certification and MBA in Finance career path ideas

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Does PMP Certification go well with MBA in Finance? I received both recently. Will you please share any career path ideas that includes utilizing both? Thank you.

Posted: Jan 16, 2019 3:40 PM

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Dave Hersher Massillon, Oh, United States

Hello,

I have an MBA concentrated in Finance as well as a PMP. I've spent my career working with banks and lenders and have used and benefited from both. As a functional manager, I relied on the MBA. When I started doing project work and realized that I'd like to make a go of it, I pursued the PMP. Now projects are my profession.

I don't think my path is unique, but I feel like the pivot from functional to project manager and the MBA / PMP combo help me to navigate projects in functional organizations.

Posted: Jan 16, 2019 4:26 PM (Updated by author: Jan 16, 2019 4:26 PM)

Deepesh Rammoorthy ICT Project Manager ( PMP®AgilePM®Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®))| Australian Red Cross Blood Service Tarneit, Vic, Australia

A powerful combination no doubt . Most senior PMs in the industry are very good at Project Management but are found wanting in the financial aspects.
As David mentioned, Banking / Financial/Accounting firms might be a great area to pursue Project Management roles with your MBA skills.

Posted: Jan 16, 2019 4:37 PM

Pench Batta Enterprise Lean Agile DevOps Coach /SAFe Program Consultant (SPC6)| Capgemini, Inc. Bentonville, Ar, United States

Congratulations! You are in the right direction with PMP and Finance. Great opportunities!

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1 reply by Michael Martin

Nov 26, 2025 12:14 PM

Michael Martin

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I have an MBA with a concentration in Management. I'm currently studying to take my PMP exam. Is it a good idea to pursue a PMP certification with an MBA

Posted: Jan 16, 2019 5:25 PM

RAJESH K L Project Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Great professional skillset

Posted: Jan 17, 2019 3:28 AM

Michael Martin Houston, Texas, United States, United States

Jan 16, 2019 5:25 PM

Replying to Pench Batta

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Congratulations! You are in the right direction with PMP and Finance. Great opportunities!

I have an MBA with a concentration in Management. I'm currently studying to take my PMP exam. Is it a good idea to pursue a PMP certification with an MBA

Posted: Nov 26, 2025 12:14 PM

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