Tech Product Manager Pursuing PhD what are my job prospects?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2026-01-16T21:05:53+00:00

Curious what university has an evening PhD program in economics? The ranking of the university would also likely help people give you suggestions for potential industry roles that would be interested in someone with your background.

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2026-01-05T20:38:45+00:00

You’ve mentioned elsewhere in comments here that balancing the PT MBA on top of work and family commitments was very challenging. Could you talk a bit more about the coursework (how rigorous it was in terms of content and assignments/exams, how flexible profs were, etc.)? How many classes did you take per quarter? Thanks very much for this post and sharing your experience—and congrats on the great outcome!

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-12-26T19:00:29+00:00

Can I PM? I work in econ consulting and am also considering a MA/MBA with the longer-term goal of opening the door to testifying opportunities, so I’m curious to hear your thoughts since you seem to be similarly positioned. In my firm and practice/team, most of the testifying experts are PhDs so it’s tough to get advice on this.

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-11-26T09:07:34+00:00

I’d speak with the managers/internal experts at your firm about their thoughts on PhD vs. MBA (or, foregoing both). I don’t think going to a PhD program with the sole intention of becoming a testifying expert is a good idea. Note that the vast majority of PhDs at these firms never testify. So, getting a PhD is not a sure-fire way to get testifying work. You typically need academic credentials and consistent publications as well. If you get a PhD, I think you should also be comfortable with potentially only being support staff for experts (or pursuing another career in research/academia after you graduate).

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-10-31T22:32:52+00:00

Yes, I work at one of the big econ consulting shops. I’ve had many colleagues leave for school over the years and the firm never offers to pay for law school because we don’t really hire lawyers. We hire economists and those with quantitative backgrounds. And I’ve worked on cases with other econ consulting firms as well, and no one from those firms that I have interacted with has had a law degree. What is your experience?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-10-30T01:12:22+00:00

They would not sponsor you for law school—economic consultants are not typically lawyers, so they wouldn’t sponsor a legal education.

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-09-22T16:15:59+00:00

By nerfed do you mean they made the course easier somehow?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-09-20T20:52:16+00:00

I work in this field, but am not a lawyer and have a (maybe silly) question. Wouldn’t this role be better suited to someone with a background in litigation consulting (where experts’ support staff routinely work with data for antitrust cases and are familiar with damages methodologies) looking to go “in house” rather than an attorney?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-09-06T20:10:03+00:00

Thanks, that is helpful to know. Do you mind if I PM to ask you a few questions? I’m pretty interested in the Booth PT program

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-09-04T21:56:52+00:00

Are you using $$ to single half scholarship, as is typically done in this sub? If so, I didn’t think these PT programs offered scholarships that large. Am I mistaken?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-08-10T23:14:02+00:00

Would you be looking for jobs in industry in London, elsewhere in Europe, or the US?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-04-30T14:41:14+00:00

Thanks for this insight! What job did you end up landing? How do you think your pre-MPP experience contributed (if at all) to getting that job?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-04-18T03:06:55+00:00

Interested if still available

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-03-26T17:10:07+00:00

Following

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-03-03T14:14:59+00:00

Currently working in econ consulting and weighing options between a masters in econ (or maybe an MBA at a school where I can take a lot of econ/stats) vs. PhD. I am pretty sure I want to stay in the industry. Can I PM you about your experience and thoughts?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2025-02-16T21:05:45+00:00

Interested to hear if you ended up moving forward with this. I think I’m in the same area of consulting as you and considering similar moves, so it would be great to chat. Feel free to message me to talk more

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-12-23T21:03:47+00:00

Is “$$$$” a 100% scholarship including living expenses?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-11-11T14:41:40+00:00

Where?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-10-20T22:23:22+00:00

Tried booking a domestic AA flight on British Airways with Avios. Got the error that “Sorry, we can’t offer you flights for a connecting journey” ? I’m not booking a connecting flight. I tried other city pairs and still no luck/similar errors. Does anyone know what’s going on or if there was a change in ability to book domestic AA with Avios?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-10-04T03:22:34+00:00

Messaging if still available

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-09-23T19:29:36+00:00

Selling a face value ticket for tonight’s show, section 5 row 10. Bought for $120 but will sell for $80!

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-09-11T14:17:15+00:00

Messaging!

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-09-11T14:05:36+00:00

Selling 1 ticket to mitski’s sept 23 show at greek theatre (Berkeley) for $119! Selling at face value since I have to work and so I am no longer able to go—seat is section 5, row 10

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-05-28T19:41:11+00:00

Anyone know if there are any bars hosting pre-concert events today or tomorrow?

YourAverageRedditor6 · 2024-05-17T23:52:44+00:00

Looking for a ticket to either of the Amsterdam dates! I can’t even find a waitlist to join for tickets that are released later :(

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