Distance MBA

Today, many young working professionals are opting for distance learning MBA programs to add credibility to their resumes and it is gaining popularity at a rapid rate. The high cost of college tuition and the troubled economy has popularized this mode of learning. There is a long standing debate about which MBA mode is better out of the two– part time or full time. It is found that distance learning MBA has a slight edge over the full time program for working professionals and many employers are now encouraging their employees to sign up for part time MBA programs. When an individual...

The part time or distance learning programs are gaining better recognition with each passing day. Many young professionals feel the need of a professional degree once they have started their careers, but also do not wish to quit their jobs. For them, pursuing a distance learning program is the best option. Gaining an MBA degree through the distance learning programs is one of the most common courses pursued by executives today. Distance learning MBA programs also have several modes, such as, online, correspondence, weekend classes, etc. The content of the program in each mode is the same,...

Today, completing a Bachelor’s degree does not seem to be enough.  All students want to acquire a professional degree for better career growth. One of the most popular professional degrees students pursue these days is MBA.  Having an MBA degree has almost become a necessity, irrespective of whatever educational background one belongs to. Numerous students start working immediately after completing their graduation. However, after working for about 5-6 years one starts feeling stagnant. This is when the need for a part time MBA arises. In such a situation, people face a...

Part Time MBA is one of the most popular courses pursued by young working professionals today to add attributes to their resumes and also in the hope of better career prospects in the future. However, handling a job and studies at the same time can be hectic and stressful and result in poor performance in the office and at college. Given below are a few tips on how to survive a part time MBA Program: Before enrolling for the course, make sure that the curriculum meets your goals and also fit into your personal and professional goals. Often, individuals enroll for the course and half...

“Distance education an important tool to make Indian youth future ready “opines Prof Dr Uday Salunkhe, Group Director WeSchool 1. What are the key trends in Distance MBA education over last 3-4 years? As enrolling to regular courses becomes highly competitive in India; online and distance education have emerged as  wonderful alternatives by offering a chance of getting educated even to  the less advantaged segment of people living in  far-flung pockets in rural India . Distance learning can be availed through various types such as correspondence programs,...

Welingkar’s distance learning program has been once again recognized for its excellence. This time honour comes from Competition Success Review, the largest circulated monthly magazine in English. Competition Success Review felicitated Welingkar Institute with the ‘Top Distance Learning Institute of India’ award in the West Zone. The award was given by Mr. SK Sachdeva, Chairman & Managing Director, CSR group at CSR Awards Night on April 28, 2012 at Hotel Le-Meridien, Windsor Place, New Delhi. The parameters for the rankings were:  resources and the study centers,...

Zee Business, the business news channel, has come up with its ranking of Top 10 B-schools offering MBA in Distance Learning mode. As per the ranking, the top honour was given to IMT Center for Distance Learning (IMT-CDL) . That means the prestigious IMT-CDL has once again ranked first among all business schools that offer management courses via distance learning mode. Adding another feather in its hat, this is the second time in a row that IMT-CDL has topped all other management institutes like Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning, IGNOU, Welingkar Institute of Management, Narsee...

  In today’s fast paced world there is cut-throat competition everywhere. Today the corporate world looks for a dynamic, positive and a motivated employee who can do multitasking. One cannot dream of rising to top positions by simply having a graduation degree. These days MBA has become a necessity. The starters prefer doing regular MBA whereas those who are already in jobs are taking distance MBA programs to upgrade their knowledge and enhance their managerial skills. Distance MBA programs give working professionals a flexibility to continue their jobs while studying....

There has been a significant increase in the number of distance learning MBA programs in India. As per the report of a brokerage firm India’s distance learning market is expected to increase from the current US$27 million to US$280 million by 2012. India’s online MBA programs have witnessed a growth in the number of domestic as well as international participants. It is a good option for those who do not want to quit their job or want to earn a degree without attending classes. Though a degree from an open university does not carry the same weightage as a regular full time course...

Many institutes across the globe offer various online degrees. Online education offers many more benefits than classroom education. Here are some advantages of online education:   Online education allows learning anytime and anywhere. Commuting to the college/ institute not only involves lot of time but also drains energy. These losses hamper concentration. Online education is popular amongst house wives and working people because it allows them to continue education despite the fact that they have very demanding schedules. The learner can decide his/her study,...