The Part-Time MBA program

 Part Time MBA

As more and more workplaces are deciding to subsidize their employees through the MBA process, the part-time alternative is becoming very commonplace. Even for those not sponsored by their company, the part-time option is a viable one, since the student has a continuous income flow to help finance the degree. One of many advantages of a part-time program is certainly the on-the-job application of classroom skills.

There are many factors to consider when deciding which schools and part-time program to attend. Convenience to your work and home are primary considerations in order to minimize on your commuting time. The difference between correspondence MBA and Regular MBA is in the interaction and exposure. If you are working then you can get exposure and interaction from your work place.

Part-Time MBA - Pros:

• As a part-time MBA student you will continue to earn your full salary.
• Oftentimes, the student is sponsored by his or her employer. If this applies to you, your investment in time and money is felt to a lesser degree.
• You will be exposed to other seasoned professionals who will share work experiences and outlooks in their particular field of expertise.
• You will have the ability to apply what you learn as you learn it.
• Going to school part-time will permit you to simultaneously move ahead in your current employment as you advance your studies.
• If you, as a part-time graduate, decide to change jobs or occupations, potential employers like to see experienced hires who have demonstrated the ability to multitask.
• Potential employers may place less weight on the prestige of the school you attend (for example, choosing to go to a local school for convenience's sake rather than a more reputed school in a neighboring town).
• Since most part-time graduates remain with their current employers - in new jobs or with additional responsibilities - they reap the benefits of a new position without the stress and costs related to researching a new employer.
• No relocation is necessary.
• Many schools do not differentiate between the part-time and full-time programs. The professors are the same, and the schools fully endow both programs and empower both student bodies.