12/18/2010

Information to Help You Choose the Right Online MBA Program

No matter what field you have chosen your career in or what your educational background is, getting an MBA degree is extremely beneficial to your professional future. MBA degrees can be obtained by attending a college or university that is accredited by the Department of Education to conduct MBA courses. But if you don't have the required finances or if you feel that you will be unable to balance a full time job as well as your study courses then a viable option is distance learning in the form of Online MBA programs. There are a number of online MBA programs that have been accredited by the Department of Education. They have proved to be just as good as far as quality of the courses go. And most importantly they are recognized courses so you will not be discriminated against when you apply for a job.

Aspirant students are skeptical about these online courses because it is difficult to ascertain the authenticity of these courses. This is a very good question to be asking if you are choosing an online course. If the program is not accredited then there are a few very dire consequences. One of them is that if you decide to change schools then the credits, you have meticulously acquired during the term you were part of course that was not accredited, will not be transferred. All your time, money and resources will be wasted. Another sever consequence is if you graduate from that a course that is not accredited then degree you obtain will not be of any use. Also it will reflect poorly on you and result in a loss of professional credibility which will be very hard to regain. It will also cost you your future prospects. There are few steps you can take to safeguard against this and guarantee that you have picked the right program.

When viewing the site of the educational organization you choose, check whether the site mentions their professional membership with an accrediting agency. Then cross check this membership on the site of that particular agency. What you must do is visit the site of the mentioned accrediting agency and see if the name of your chosen organization appears on their list of members. If the organization is registered with the agency its name will definitely be on the list. The next thing to check is the authenticity of the agency itself. This can be done by visiting the Department of Education database of Post Secondary Educational Institutions. Also you should check up the site of CHEA - Council of Higher Educational Accreditation. This organization examines all the accrediting agencies. The last thing to do is to research the faculty of your chosen organization. Sift through their resumes and credentials. Make sure that the faculty has the required qualifications and educational background to be teaching the courses you have chosen.

It may be a long and tedious process but in the event that you choose to invest your time and money in an institution its best to be assured that you are getting the best possible MBA course.

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