Is it a good idea to do an online MBA?

Online MBA's are being offered by every top B-School now-a-days. Are these programmes useful? Do they benefit our careers?

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Started by Neha Agarwal

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Sampreet Kaur | Beginner-Level 1

2 weeks ago

An online MBA can be a good option for working professionals and learners who need flexibility. The value depends on the university, curriculum, industry exposure, and career support. Programs such as those offered by LPU focus on practical learning, updated business concepts, and industry-oriented

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Arvind Dhangar | Contributor-Level 7

7 years ago

Hi A2A. The only online MBA programme that I would recommend isOnline MBA @ University of Illinois at Urban-Champaignthat is currently ranked 39th and cost under $22,000. If you have the opportunity to get into a higher ranked MBA programme than UIUC College of Business, I would recommend that over

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Steve Smith | Contributor-Level 6

7 years ago

Good question. I feel there is no much difference between regular MBA and online MBA, we are living in an advanced technology era, people have the internet access and can easily get help from faculty and can access learning material too. Coming to scope of online MBA course, its all depends on the i

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Hritwk Anand | Guide-Level 11

8 years ago

Hello, well MBA from a good College does matter as there you will get a surrounding of competition and new ideas and strategies how actually to work which you cant get through bookish language, so I will suggest you to complete MBA from a good college and hence do internships and training to improve

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Deeparun Dutta | Contributor-Level 8

8 years ago

I don't think so its much effective. The world is flooded with graduates but not all are the best.

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Suruchi Mittal | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

MBA is all about learning the people management, widening the network and learning from peers and faculty members experience. I don't think there is much use of an online MBA. Instead, you can just read about whichever field you are interested in or you should go for a regular MBA.

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Priti Raj | Contributor-Level 7

8 years ago

If you don't have time then go for online MBA, but I would suggest you go for regular MBA as it will help you to increase your network as well as enhance your skills.

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Atish Chandra | Guide-Level 13

8 years ago

If you are a working professional and have no time to attend a full time course, then it is a good option to go for. People who are looking to have a real-time classroom education should not opt for an online MBA course, as it will not offer them the desired experience.

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Mahak Jain | Contributor-Level 6

9 years ago

Online MBA is less valuable for job preferences. If you want to expand your level of selection for job purpose it is advisable to not to go for online MBA.

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Trilochan Tiwari | Contributor-Level 9

9 years ago

I think it's not worthy to go for online MBA rather one should wait and get admission in good B-School and do the program.

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Kanika Mittal | Beginner-Level 5

9 years ago

MBA means getting familiar with the corporate environment by facing various situations in the college, but that cannot be done by sitting at home. There will be zero percent of growth and development in an individual, who is sitting at home.

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Anuj Singh | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

There are many advantages of an online MBA program, with the most prominent one being the ability to pursue your degree while maintaining your career. Whether full-time or part-time, those with demanding work schedules often are unable to take time out of their day to attend class. Online MBA progra

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Barkha Dubey | Contributor-Level 10

9 years ago

If you want to get practical knowledge, then if possible you should join a good college for MBA.

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Tina C | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

MBA is more of practical course than theoretical so until and unless you have some other commitments don't go for online MBA. Go for regular one. If you are taking MBA as second-degree, then it's fine.

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Vahbiz Cooper | Contributor-Level 6

2016-02-15 02:10:42

No, not at all. The degree will have a zero value.

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Amul Tamboli | Contributor-Level 7

2016-02-12 10:56:35

Sure, as you can increase your knowledge and know the current trends. Higher degree will add a value to your profile.

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Vinod Sharma | Beginner-Level 5

2016-02-11 15:38:09

Yes, why not? Online MBA is for working professionals.

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Vahbiz Cooper | Contributor-Level 6

2016-02-03 15:40:28

No. A full time MBA is always better.

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Kamaraju Pulugurtha | Guide-Level 14

2016-02-03 15:37:11

The regular mode is fundamentally good, as interaction is made possible.But, if it is not possible,then there is no point of wasting time.In that case, think of the distance mode and try to compensate for the loss somehow or other.

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Vahbiz Cooper | Contributor-Level 6

2016-02-03 10:14:41

It is not a good idea to do MBA online. Try to do a full time MBA course as it will hold more value.

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