How are online MBA programs perceived?

Online MBAs are gaining fast popularity among working executives. How are these programmes perceived in the industry?

398 Views|Posted 2015-09-21 14:12:26
Started by Neha Agarwal
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Harender Bisht
2015-09-26 13:04:18
Online education is easy to reach : no need to attend classes on regular basis : no need to be present physically in the class room : no need to chat with only one instructur : get more advantage to views : get more explore of education material : any time study : any where study

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shruti sharma
2015-09-21 16:40:00
Other than Para's points: - There's no urgency to find another job. You're working, you've got a pay packet so all's good. You can focus and enjoy the MBA learning experience. - Resources at your fingertips. Many of the services you'd get on-campus (e.g. career counseling, library access) are avail

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Neha Agarwal
2015-09-21 16:40:49
Well said.

Paras Singh
2015-09-21 16:38:47
The benefits are attractive… - Get the same curriculum as a classroom program and usually the same faculty. Basically you're receiving the same quality business education at an accredited and reputable B-school. - You don't have to relocate, so there's less disruption to your life and less cost. -

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Neha Agarwal
2015-09-21 16:40:38
Paras you mentioned good points.

Sudhanshu Singh
2015-09-21 16:36:00
You are correct but it not also less than full time MBA. If you are looking to advance your career but don't have the time or money for classroom study, then an online MBA might be the right choice. There's increasing sophistication and variety among online and distance-learning options (e.g. blend

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Shikha Katarmal
2015-09-21 16:33:46
I think same weighted as full time mba is not given to part time mba

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Sudhanshu Singh
2015-09-21 16:33:00
Online MBAs are becoming (if not already) very mainstream. They are geared towards the working professional, and a lot of times these professionals do not have the time to take time off to fully focus on the degree; that being said, not all MBA programmes were created equal. Some schools have create

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Neha Agarwal
2015-09-21 16:32:31
As online MBA programs can be pursued over the internet, it exposes students to diverse social and business cultures. Various professionals have advanced into management after acquiring an online MBA degree. Individuals from other fields who want to pursue a career in management can go for an online

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