It all depends on your career goals and what you want to achieve in life. You have an ambition to secure a position that requires an MBA, so go and get it. If you have deviated from your original plan due to economic circumstances, then collecting certifications related to your profession or to-be profession in the future is the best option. It is a short cut step to success not forgetting the fact that you spend less as compared to MBA. The exciting part is that you get better employment opportunities when you are certified, which translates to a much fatter bank account. Then you can take MBA without having to secure education loans!
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PANKAJ KUMAR JOSHIGeneral Manager| Transrail Lighting LimitedNainital, Uttrakhand, India
Plan and do both in steps.
Certification needs less investment so my point of view, you can do it first if you have required experience. It will increase your marketability and later you can do MBA. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I agree with Pankaj.
Both tie into the same field at some point which is the management field. One gives you strength in project management, the MBA reinforces you from the financial perspective. Saving Changes...
MAEN QADDOURAHProject Director| AJ SAUDIJeddah, Saudi Arabia
me certified Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I'm with Pankaj and Rami: plan on both, if you can. Your PMI certifications aren't worth much outside of the project management field. The MBA will give you a lot more breadth and attention. Saving Changes...
I agree with Stephane Parent. Moreover MBA does not need the upgrades after some years. Any Certifications are useful for a particular discipline. Saving Changes...
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