Full-time Vs Part-time Or Online MBA?
Benefits of a Full time MBA
- Full time dedicated faculty for all courses
- More value when seeking employment
- Dedicated program administrators to help with issues
- Interaction with other students in the class possible
- Personal attention given to students
- Ability to develop interpersonal skills
- Ability to hone your communication skills
- Balanced curriculum
- Solid development of core business skills
- Dedicated career guidance and placement cells for graduating students
- Ample opportunity to do internships
Limitations of a Full time MBA
- Takes 2 years of dedicated academic work
- Full time MBA programs are more expensive than part time or Online MBAs
- Does not offer the flexibility in working and studying at the same time
Benefits of Part time or Online MBAs
- Flexibility to work and study
- Ability to pace the MBA program according to your convenience
- Easier to get admission into, especially Online MBA programs
- Online MBA programs generally do not require you to take the GMAT
- Ideal for students who do not want to go in for a full time 2 year program
Limitations of Part time or Online MBAs
- Do not have the same appeal as a full time program
- Dedicated faculty resources are not available
- Interaction with other students is minimum
- Employers prefer full time MBA students over part time or Online MBA