- Graduates are familiar with leadership, business, and management philosophies. These can be applied to almost any leadership role.
- Completing an MBA program signals interest and ambition in business development, strategy and management.
An MBA is a valuable credential to have on your resume. When you apply for any role that is complex and related to business, an MBA signals you are both capable and prepared to take on challenges. Where recruiters find it difficult to separate job candidates, an MBA can give you a decisive edge. ~ Just Business Today
The advantages of studying for an MBA degree by distance learning start with choice. An online MBA compares well against on-campus alternatives in many areas.
- You don't have to live near the business school. In fact, you can choose any online business school that will accept you, however far away. The MBA guide you're reading can help you make the best choice.
- You also don't have to travel to classes – an important time saver for students who want to combine study with work/family responsibilities.
- On line MBA courses offer flexible scheduling. Digital technology – such as online videos, animated tutorials, message boards and email – means you can work at your own pace. Any real-time aspects of the program, such as video conferencing, are often optional and/or can be completed from anywhere without having to make special arrangements.
- Online degrees can be accelerated or fast tracked by studying throughout the year. Modern distance learning programs aren't bound to the usual campus schedule (i.e. 2-3 semesters per year, intense exam periods and a long summer break). You can work steadily through a program, finishing each unit quickly before taking a short break and moving onto the next one. Students feel like they are always accomplishing something.
- Online MBAs are also cheaper than on-campus ones. While universities often set the same tuition fees for online and on-campus courses, business schools specialising in distance education have lower tuition fees generally. Digital learning is a cost saver according to a report from Arizona State University Foundation and Boston Consulting Group,
You have multiple pathways available to gain entry into an online MBA program. To do well as an online MBA student, the prerequisites are (i) an ability to study independently (ii) strong motivation and (iii) some professional experience.
University degree
You can be admitted to MBA online courses on the basis of having a university degree. Some programs ask that you have a business degree (BBus, BCom or Graduate Certificate) or at least a degree with a significant maths component.
Note: You will normally be required to have some professional experience as well. After all, relating management theory to practice is difficult if you haven't spent much time in a workplace environment.
Professional experience
If you lack a business degree or other relevant university qualification, you can be admitted on the basis of significant professional experience. Some supervisory experience is especially important for gaining entry to MBA programs.
Graduate certificate
A popular way to start MBA studies is with a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. A grad cert represents the initial 4 units of an MBA. Entry requirements are usually lower.
MBA candidates without a business degree may be required to complete a grad cert before they can join the full MBA program... READ MORE
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