February 19, 2010, Newsletter Issue #204: The Value of a Master Degree In Business Online

Tip of the Week

Naturally, employers want to recruit highly qualified, experienced individuals with a solid education. The community of learners seeking an online mba, or an accredited online mba, is growing, yet not all employers are convinced of the distance mba validity. Let’s face it, anyone can print a professional looking diploma. There are, however, a few things you can do to make sure you’re not buying into a diploma mill when getting an online mba degree, including the following:

While most universities probably won’t hand over the entire mba curriculum before you commit to the program, they should be able to give you a detailed description of the course requirements. If they’re vague, or have nothing to offer, be wary.

Ask for the names and contact information of the faculty teaching the online mba classes. A quick email to them will give you a better sense of how the program operates.

Ask what the maximum class size is. Be wary if the institute is overloading classes. Even though they’re online, a class size of no more than 20 to 25 students enhances opportunities for online networking.

You’re spending a lot of time and money, so make sure the mba degree you own is worth the paper it’s written on.

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