To PhD or not to PhD?

At Wednesday’s Entrepreneurship 101 lecture, attendees heard Dr. Peter Hofstra of Greenrock Asset Management talk about the cost/benefit analysis of a higher education. Talking from his own experience in transitioning from a PhD in Engineering Physics to a fund manager, he discussed the transferable skills that a PhD can give you.

But for the true entrepreneur (think Bill Gates or Michael Dell) often leaving a degree program to “just do it” is the better path. Based on the questions from the audience, it was clear that many people are torn about which way to go.

Question of the Week:
What advice do you have for a Masters graduate trying to decide whether or not to do a PhD program?

Downloads and Resources

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