| Many of you aspiring to get a MBA, while working, | | | | MBA programs and AACSB accreditation will require a |
| may have been postponing the process due to lack | | | | good GMAT score. If you have a post-graduate |
| of time or financial constraints. Some of you may | | | | degree or over 8 years of managerial experience, |
| also have explored the online MBA program option | | | | you don't have to give GMAT. |
| but may not have pursued it due to various reasons | | | | The 2nd most sought after accreditation behind |
| like accreditation, value of the program etc. These | | | | AACSB is regional board accreditation recognized by |
| doubts and worries are justified. After all, online MBA | | | | the federal government. These include Higher |
| programs, while having been present for more than | | | | Learning Commission (HLC) or the North Central |
| 10 years, are still largely unranked and unwritten. | | | | Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS). Many |
| That's because the data used to rank the regular | | | | Midwestern Unis. offer these accreditations, but not |
| full-time MBA programs isn't viable for online | | | | all accrediting boards are legitimate. So the best way |
| programs. | | | | to make sure that the B-school's accreditation board |
| That being said, it has to be understood that online | | | | is legit is by checking it at the database of |
| Masters in Business Administration programs are one | | | | accreditation found on Department of Education's |
| of the better ways to enhance your existing work | | | | website or at |
| experience and educational qualifications in order to | | | | Recruiters' Wishes: Having an online MBA degree is |
| work with large corporate and earn more money. So, | | | | only worth if recruiters recognize and approve it. If |
| if you are determined to fulfill your dream of making | | | | you enroll for an online MBA program, make sure it is |
| a success out of your career with an online Masters | | | | admired by headhunters and HR managers at |
| in Business Administration program, then there are a | | | | corporate houses you wish to work with. One way |
| few things you need to keep in mind while choosing | | | | to find out if your online MBA is worth anything is by |
| the best program out there. | | | | calling up the HR department of the companies you |
| Things To Keep In Mind While Selecting An Online | | | | wish to work at and asking them whether they are |
| MBA Degree Program | | | | open to hiring online MBA grads and if so, which |
| Accreditation: When you'll be spending money and | | | | business schools are the ones they recommend. |
| time on getting an MBA degree online, it's best that | | | | According to most head hunters, the most |
| you ensure the school is accredited. Most corporate | | | | recognized and desired MBAs are those that come |
| look for AACSB accreditation, which is also the oldest | | | | from the following AACSB accredited schools - |
| accreditation board for schools offering MBA | | | | Indiana University, the Thunderbird School of Global |
| programs. In terms of online MBAs, an AACSB | | | | Management, the University of Wisconsin, the |
| accreditation spells high-caliber syllabus taught by | | | | Pennsylvania State University, and the Arizona State |
| experienced regular faculty that teaches at the | | | | University. |
| regular B-school. It also means frequent | | | | So go on...start searching for your desired online MBA |
| teacher-student interaction, and a well-designed, | | | | program now. |
| rigorous admission process. Most B-schools with online | | | | |