Often thought of as the most versatile master’s degree one can earn, an MBA can be put to use in an almost limitless number of businesses and industries. However, due to the massive economic crisis that struck the global economy in 2008, career opportunities for MBA graduates plummeted. Entering 2011, MBA hires are back on [...] Read More »
Students and Research Challenge Assumptions About the Online MBA Experience
One the criticisms most often weighed against online and distance education programs — that they stifle and inhibit student interaction and social growth — is proving not only false, but also a point of praise for students and researchers of the online learning community. The Illinois Online Network argues that the online format “allows for [...] Read More »
Tackling the Cost of an Online MBA
There are many variables that can impact the cost of your education, from the school you choose and its location, to your major and the number of years you are enrolled. However, in the case of an online education, the primary costs you will face are your tuition and all of your necessary schools supplies, [...] Read More »
Are Online MBA Students At a Disadvantage When It Comes to Networking Opportunities?
The ability to “work a room” has long been considered crucial to a successful business career. In fact, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 86% of recent graduates reported networking as a primary activity in their job search. However, the very term “networking” is evolving rapidly. The [...] Read More »
MBA Graduation Rates Remain High
Despite a massive downturn that plagued the United States and global economy through 2008, job numbers in business and economic sectors are on the road to recovery. Along with job figures, the numbers of those who pursue postsecondary education in business, such as an MBA, are climbing. In fact, postsecondary education in business enrollment did [...] Read More »
Employer Tuition Reimbursement Holds Strong Despite Economic Downturn
While an MBA is often thought of as one of the most versatile post-graduate degrees available, one of its biggest drawbacks is high tuition rates. The emergence of online and distance learning programs provide slightly lower tuition and cost as well as offers students the advantage of continuing to work while taking classes, which can [...] Read More »
Presenting an Online MBA
The career market for online MBA graduates has improved. However, the market itself is still weak, leaving many online MBA graduates stuck in the thick of job searching. Additionally, while many employers are placing more stock in online degrees, some may not be as receptive to hiring someone with an online degree as others. It [...] Read More »
Accredited Online MBA Programs
What Is Accreditation? According to the U.S. Department of Education, accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. This includes professional accreditation, which recognizes that an institution adheres to the acceptable guidelines wherein [...] Read More »
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Cost of Online MBA Programs
The cost of online MBA programs can vary greatly from school to school, and the average tuition rate will run somewhere between $25,000 to $45,000. Online MBA programs at schools such as Clarkson University, with an online MBA tuition of $46,104, Washington State University, at $30,000, and American InterContinental University, at $27,936, are examples of [...] Read More »
