HBR had started tracking the degree question from 2014.
2-ranked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, compared with four MBAs.
So, why is there a sudden increase in the number of technology CEOs?
The most likely explanation is that the technology industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years.
The other reason could also be the methodology used by HBR.
This could contribute to the fact of differing educational backgrounds in different regions.
Holding an engineering degree doesnt mean that its skills cannot be applied in management roles.
That has obvious advantages if youre running an I.T.
Every organization I talk to says theyre doing digitization.
I constantly caution them on has that lent to their accomplishments?
Have they grown a business?
Dont get hung up on the pedigrees.
According to him, the relationships that are built during an MBA program are still more valuable.
However, once the discussion turns to a CEO job, whats learned in either degree really isnt important.
The degree virtually never comes up.
source: www.techworm.net
