Online MBA vs. Face to Face? Pros and Cons anybody knows of...?

Question

I have read many books and articles on the subject. I am thinking of beginning an MBA program next fall and I wanted to see if anybody had good or bad experiences with either type. Not so much the cost, but rather the value and experience I am interested in learning about. For instance, does an online MBA deprive a learner in any way?

Answer 1

The answer lies in how flexible you are. There are MBA programs available online through brick and mortar schools, as well as other schools that are just online. I would try to get an online program from a AACSB accredited school, but a regionally accredited school will suffice. If you travel a lot and can't make regular class meetings or have to work a regular day job to pay the mortgage, the online route is great. Many companies are snobbish about top schools, but other large firms do not care where the degree is from as long as it is valid and accredited.

Remember, George W. Bush has an MBA from Yale, so what does that say about the validity of the education from a Top 30 school...

The more education you are able to obtain, the better your achievements will be, whatever the source.

Answer 2

There isn't much value added to getting an MBA unless you go to a top school. Those graduating from top schools command six figure salaries and get multiple job offers from top firms. It is an excellent way to increase your salary and an excellent way to enter a new field.

The advantage is strongest in top 15 schools, strong in the next 15 and it exits in the next 15. Beyond that, there really isn't much that an MBA will do for you.

Some top schools (e.g., Duke) have programs that combine face-to-face learning with distance learning. But most on-line MBAs will do nothing for you. You pay them money, you get the degree, then you find you can't get a job.

Answer 3

Haha, 16, still young ^^ Pros: People recognize you in real life. Cons: PEOPLE RECOGNIZE YOU IN REAL LIFE. You see, it's really personal preference. Even if you don't give your address or name, a face is recognizable anywhere. Kinda like a fingerprint, no two people have the same print, pretty much the same as a face. As for you, it depends on why you want to place your face online. You should not post pictures or videos of yourself for: Popularity, just because you can, etc. But, I can't tell you what to do. The decision is ultimately yours.

Answer 4

So much of a good MBA is working in groups, solving problems and analyzing cases with other students. An MBA involves much more than academic learning - it is "working together" learning as well. I would NEVER recommend an on line MBA.