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MBA programs that require students full time and physical presence on campus are called full-time MBA. All other type of MBA programs, which do not require full-time presence of students on B-School campus are part-time MBA programs. Part time MBA are created specifically for professionals with work experience. Part Time MBA provides students with the same foundation in key management concepts and disciplines as in a two-year full-time MBA. Part time MBA course work is built on the basis of that students will have diverse and extensive work experience by virtue of which they will able to related to management theories and concepts. Mode of delivery of the programs can be distance learning, weekend classes or combination of onsite and other means of delivery of learning. Major difference in delivery of Part Time and full-time MBA is pedagogy. Full time MBA are taught by extensive case studies and group work whereas Part-time MBA has more of lectures. Full Time MBA students have easy access to teachers and fellow students for discussion leading to better learning. Full Time MBA provides environment for overall development of student. Full time MBA are able to avail campus placement facility which is missing in part time MBA.