The Jack Welch MBA Coming to Web
Business Icon Lends His Name to New Online University Program; ‘It’s a Real Education,’ He Says.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subjects: Business School News, Online & Distance MBA
MBA Learners Go the Distance
A troubled economy bolsters growth in online business programs.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Alysa Teichman | Source: “BusinessWeek” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Internet Gives M.B.A. Schools Global Reach
Business schools are moving quickly to harness the power of cyberspace chats to tap students from around the world. Many M.B.A programs are setting up their own social-networking sites and blogs, making it easy for prospective applicants to contact both current students and graduates.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Cris Prystay | Source: “Wall Street Journal” | Subjects: Business School News, Online & Distance MBA
Q&A: How valuable are online MBAs?
The number of schools offering online MBAs has risen sharply in recent years. But do these distance learning programmes carry the weight of their full-time counterparts and how are they perceived by potential recruiters?
The following panel of experts answered your questions about online and distance learning MBAs: Clive Holtham, professor of information management and director of Cass Learning Laboratory, Cass Business School, London; Matty … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “Financial Times” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
The Economist Distance Learning Ranking
The Economist Intelligence Unit has produced a ranking of the world’s top distance-learning MBA programs. Ranking distance-learning programs is not straightforward. Many of the quantitative data used to rank full-time MBA programs are of little use when it comes to distance learning.
However, if you are to study much of the program in isolation, a sense of connection to the school and good virtual learning materials … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “The Economist” | Subjects: MBA Program Rankings, Online & Distance MBA
As Online Enrollment Soars, So Do Sham Degree Options
There are more programs now available, but not all are accredited.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Murray Coleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
The Online M.B.A.: A Blended Approach
More business schools are promoting programs that mix Internet instruction with bricks-and-mortar classroom experiences.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Should I Seek an M.B.A. Degree From a For-Profit University?
Perri Capell on what to consider when choosing a graduate business-school program (specifically, University of Phoenix).
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Perri Capell | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subjects: Choosing a Program, Online & Distance MBA
Do Online MBAs Make the Grade?
Their popularity is soaring, but some are diploma mills, making recruiters wary of virtual degrees. Here are tips for picking a good program.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jeffrey Gangemi | Source: “BusinessWeek” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Five Reasons to Get an Online MBA
Thinking about going for an advanced business degree? Here are five reasons to pursue it over the Internet.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Thad Peterson | Source: “Monster” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Distance Learning Closes the Gap
Net-based enrollment is growing among professionals and execs, though finding the right program means doing more homework.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Mica Schneider | Source: “BusinessWeek” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Understanding Distance Learning Consortia?
Distance learning consortia are associations or partnerships between institutions of higher learning that are created to provide distance education courses and resources to students. Most consortia are designed to provide students with greater course selection and more exposure to the expertise of a variety of faculty members. Some consortia also offer the additional value of centralized support services. Just as there are many examples of … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jennifer Rees | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Distance Learning Goes the Distance
Education will never be the same.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Charlotte Thomas | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing Distance Education Programs
The many variables inherent in distance education programs also hinder easily or quickly checking quality. Course structures vary from asynchronous networks to video tape and print. Distance learning providers range from traditional institutions to brand-new virtual universities. Here are some red flags to consider.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Charlotte Thomas | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Virtual Professor + Virtual Student = Real Education
Professor Richard B. Kettner-Polley made the leap from a traditional professor at the beginning of his career at the University of Arizona to his current position as Senior Academic Director at University College of the University of Denver.
For a period of one year at ISIM, he was the only full-time faculty member, worked with 100 students in a dozen countries, and gave exactly one … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Richard B. Kettner-Polley | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Online MBA Programs
This site mostly offers selected links and sometimes descriptions of different online MBA programs (as far as I can tell, the list is quite selective, certainly not close to comprehensive). Links to some other resources are posted as well.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “Unknown” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
GetEducated.com
In 1989 GetEducated.com, LLC designed and directed America’s first online counseling center for adult learners seeking accredited online college degrees. Today we operate the only clearinghouse in the USA dedicated exclusively to showcasing accredited online degrees.
Unlike other online degree directories, college experts at GetEducated.com evaluate each and every program that applies to our site.
►Unaccredited distance learning colleges are barred from our site.
►Online colleges accredited by … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “geteducated.com” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Distant Thunder
Will computers cause a storm of change in education, or will the notion pass quietly?
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Authors: Alan Kay, Neil Postman | Source: “Context Magazine” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Open Online Education Network (OOEN)
Education portal site focusing on online distance education; the site provides information on a wide variety of topics including online course information and college, university and online distance education provider information. The site also hosts forums.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “Open Online Education Network” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
CoursePal Online MBA Special
Here is a portal focused on the online mba. Find online program listings, financial aid information, articles, interviews, special reports, etc.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “CoursePal Learning Systems” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA