Are M.B.A.s overrated?
As we all know, the pursuit of graduate education can be expensive, time consuming and put a strain on relationships with family and friends. Common thinking has been that this is the short term price that you pay for long term rewards in the form of increased opportunities, salaries and big promotions. However, as this article in BusinessWeek points out, fewer than one third of those in the highest executive ranks hold an MBA.
Take a look at this compelling list of entrepreneurs assembled by InsideCRM that have made their fortunes without MBA credentials.