The Economist on Distance-Learning MBAs
Last week, The Economist online produced a special report on the increasingly popular phenonemon that is distant-learning business education.
While noting that distance learning is not for everyone–it’s difficult to juggle work, study and family commitments–the analysis contends that school selection requires more than considering reputation. Does the school keep students engaged? Is the technology effective? Does it offer value for money?
In this special investigation, The Economist looks at the following issues:
- Should an MBA be open to anyone?
- How a distance-learning MBA works
- Reader debate: Should distance-learning MBAs be considered inferior?
You can download a full report here, which includes a rating of selected programs which apply stricter entrance criteria and are offered by more traditional universities.
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September 3rd, 2011 at 2:35 am
I don’t know but My friend used to be engaged in a Online university from Africa and had very good name but after getting his degree bigger companies not accepting it as a graduation degree they says they can consider it as a online diploma which will not be good for his future, So does it really works the Online degree from different countries I think if you want to get degree online better to choose best one in your country at-least this way companies can believe in those. what you think? Thanks