Can you answer Dr.Anita K’s question about MBA?:

Can someone guide me , to take a fairly cheaper yet valid Executive MBA courses? it should be distance education.
Thanks for your comments and guidance
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Distance learning has been proved to be beneficial for many, especially for those who cannot reach the campus for some problem or the other. Other factors like monetary issues or age also play a vital role in preventing them from going to the university or institute campus. Not all universities offer distance learning courses of the same kind. There are variations in the method of delivering the education. Although the means of most of the distance learning courses are more or less similar. It all depends on the student. He or she is the only one to decide which course will be suitable for him or her according to his or her own convenience.

The institute or university matters a lot. The student has to be very cautious and practical when choosing the institute. There are many institutes offering distance learning courses claiming high quality education but it’s up to the student to see through the promises they are making. I know it’s very difficult since you don’t have any physical contact with the institute or university whatsoever, but still it’ll be worthwhile to do a little investigation. Or you might end up having a fake degree, or a degree which does not have recognition.

Among all other courses offered through distance learning, MBA has achieved immense popularity. Number of students opting for distance learning MBA is often same and sometimes greater than the number of students taking MBA courses in actual colleges because of the relaxations in the admission procedures, timings, age criteria and other criterion. Almost everyone striving to achieve a higher position in his or her career is choosing the MBA to climb up the hierarchy ladder in the workplace. An MBA degree achieved through distance learning, usually is in no way different that the traditional college MBA degree. But, the credibility of the degree entirely depends on the university/institute again. It is of course a good idea to opt for an MBA degree that you can pursue along with your job, but does the university you have chosen provides true, credible MBA degree? You have to find out on your own.

A Master of Business Administration degree in distance learning usually offers printed study materials along with CD-ROMs, or DVDs containing lectures, assignments and projects. There is an option for downloading assignments and projects from the university web site and submit it through mail once completed. There are provisions of contact classes also. Where students having doubts or questions regarding the subjects can sit with the teacher and clarify it. These contact classes are arranged by the university either at the university campus or at a place convenient to the students. Other than this, contact with the faculty is always available via e-mail, chat, webcast, podcast, teleconference and video conference etc in distance learning MBA courses.



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Most online MBA courses are commonly put together to meet the needs of working students with undergraduate degrees in business related programs, as well as those with undergraduate degrees outside the area of business. Depending on the student’s prior education in business, most online MBA courses have a 30 credit program, that can often be completed in as little as two years. Depending on the learning institution, students may transfer in up to 6 credits towards their MBA.

In order to know what you need to take an online MBA course, you should first understand how online MBA courses work. All work in the online classrooms is completed and submitted through the computer. Written work is usually submitted as an email attachment. Just like in a traditional classroom, students are often expected to read any textbook material prior to the due date specified in his/her syllabus or course calendar. Class participation is commonly expected from each student in order to successfully pass each course.

It is not uncommon to finish an entire MBA degree program from the comfort of your own home. But if you desire to have a personal meeting with your professor, you are normally welcome to schedule one. The only thing you need in order to take an MBA course is a computer and the desire. The computer would need to be internet ready, with the capability to send email attachments. Depending on the specific institution, windows 95 or greater is necessary.

Registering for an online MBA course is fairly simple. It is basically the same process you endure when you intend to apply for your education through a classroom. You must submit a completed application to the learning institution. Your application fee, and a copy of your resume should accompany the application, as well as any undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Very often your GMAT exam scores will also be necessary. If you already have a Master’s Degree from an accredited college, you may not be required to take the GMAT exam. That will depend on the individual learning institution.

Online MBA courses can be costly, but as long as the institution is accredited, financial aid is available. Financial assistance is often available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. To apply for grants, you need to fill out the federal FAGSA form, as well as check with your school’s financial aid office for aid they may offer. Sometimes, even veteran’s benefits may be available to the student. After registering for the online MBA course, it is always best to visit the school’s financial assistance office, or visit that section of their web page for available scholarships and grants.

Understanding the processes and procedures of online MBA courses is important before you enroll. With an internet ready computer, a desire to learn, online MBA courses could be perfect from you. With online MBA courses, you can get the degree you desire from the comfort of your own home



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Can you answer JJQ’s question about MBA?:

I am looking to start taking my MBA courses in the fall and bought Barron’s book on studying for the GMAT. Is a book the best way to go?

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Can you answer imbabyfish’s question about MBA?:

A friend said that without any background in business, getting an MBA is not very practical or useful. It seems that having some background helps you learn the material a lot better when you are getting the degree?
Is it true that without any background, MBA courses are hard to assimilate or hard to turn into knowledge that can be applied?

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