Online Degree News and Views

I’ve always wanted to study further but due to financial considerations I was unable to do so. But now after working for a few years, I’ve decided that its time I did study further to help me further my career.

Don’t get me wrong; I have a great managerial position which pays off my bills. So leaving my job is not a good option at all. But after extensive research, I found that online learning was a good alternative for me to get a MBA degree which would add to my current job experience. But how would I find the best Online MBA degree for me and how could I choose it?  Here are a few tips that I found out the hard way to help you out:

1. How is the Online MBA degree course presented? Top tier professional colleges like the University of Phoenix are now offering the same courses they offer on campus as distance education or online courses. The coursework as well as writing assignments are the same and the caliber of the degree is considered equivalent to learning full time at the college. Employers also consider a working experienced background with a professional online degree equivalent to a fulltime degree.
2. Is accreditation important? Accreditation is really, really, important if you want your Online MBA degree course to be accepted by employers for better prospects. There are six regional accreditation organizations but these are for the university on the whole and not only for the degree. There are also additional accreditations required for the Online MBA degree course called as the ACBSP accreditation which the University of Phoenix has registered its business program for. But the best accreditation for any online business program is called AACSB accreditation and human resource managers or hiring managers look for these in online MBA degrees
3. Is the online course self-paced?  Some schools allow you to complete the coursework at your own pace, allowing you to finish much faster than an on campus program, or to take longer if you have too many other obligations to work at a faster pace.  With some of these programs it is possible to earn your degree in as little as 10 months, while most programs take at least 2 years.
4. What does your employer think about online degrees, and will they help pay your tuition?  Many more employers are placing more and more value on online MBA degrees - especially if it is earned from a top tier, accredited online university.  In addition, quite a few employers will offer assistance for tuition if you do earn your MBA degree, so it pays to find out. 

The directory at eLearningYellowPages.com offers a full listing of top, accredited universities offering online MBA degrees.  Take a look, and request information from all of the schools that interest you.  It’s the best way to find out which program is best for you.

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