uncertainturtle

Hi all -- I studied economics, politics, and philosophy at a top undergrad and have now spent a few years at an MBB. Long term, I could see myself working in international development (think World Bank, USAID, Gates), social enterprise (think accelerators, impact investing firms, or directly in a social enterprise or impact-focused start-up). I think graduate school would be a big skill + network + credibility boost, but am having trouble deciding between a few potential paths: 1. MBA and/or MPP -- likely attempting to take a technical-heavy course load, potential to try to append an MSc in compsci 2. MPhil --> DPhil in economics, polisci, or social data science 3. MSc in CompSci (Columbia, Penn, and UChicago seem to have programs for those without technical backgrounds for ex) --> potential DPhil in economics, polisci, or social data science I think technical skills and the signaling of a DPhil are both highly useful in the areas I'd like to go into if one can manage the trade-offs in time away from the workforce + cost. Potential to take the DPhil part-time while working in a lower-intensity job as well. I have the option of being "sponsored" (paid for) by my MBB if I return afterward.