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The Part Time MBA program |
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Work While Studying - enroll in the evening undergraduate business degree program
The 'evening undergraduate business degree program' – can this work for you?
To help you decide if the part time MBA program is the best choice for you, here are details of the features of this type of program. The characteristics are split into the following categories to make it easier for you to compare with the other MBA program types, which are also detailed on this site:
- Curriculum
- Program length
- Delivery method
- Career Placement Services
- Networking Opportunities
- Financing
- Other aspects to consider
- Curriculum
Part time MBA programs are increasing in popularity and are now being offered by many business schools. Those business schools that offer full time MBA programs also offer evening undergraduate business degree program that tend to follow a similar pattern of core courses. These courses introduce the student to a general understanding of a wide range of business principles, and there is also a choice of elective courses that allow functional specialization.
- Program length
The part time MBA varies in length from school to school and can take up to 7 years to complete. The majority of part time programs take between 2 and 3 years.
- Delivery method
The evening undergraduate business degree program is targeted toward working professionals who live near business schools who wish to remain employed. Business schools, such as Keller Graduate School of Management, that have campuses throughout the United States, offer classes at night and / or over the weekend. Such a course may easily fit in with your current work schedule.
It is also worth considering online MBA programs if you are looking for an evening undergraduate business program, such as those offered by University of Phoenix or AIU Online both of whom will send you details once you complete a simple request form on their web sites.
- Career Placement Services
Since career services generally operate during conventional office hours, they may be limited in part time evening classes. Also, as many part time MBA students are company sponsored, business schools may perceive a conflict of interest if they actively promote career placement services to students of the part time program.
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- Networking Opportunities
In view of the delivery method, many part time MBA students consider that there is less opportunity for networking. If this is of concern to you, check this aspect with your chosen business school before you make your final decision.
- Financing
Education cost is spread over a longer period of time than the full time MBA program, as it is linked to the length of the program.
Sponsorship is more likely to be available from employers compared to sponsorship for full time MBA program participants.
Loans are generally available to help finance your part time MBA studies. For more details of these, please click here to visit our MBA loans section.
- Other aspects to consider
If you travel frequently at work it may be difficult for you to complete the part time MBA program. When considering a part time MBA program, make sure that it is flexible enough to fit with your work schedule.
Many executive speakers' series are conducted during the day, so you may be unable to attend these valuable learning events.
Juggling a full time job and an evening undergraduate business school program MBA is very demanding and you will need to be able to prioritize and plan effectively.
On the up-side, though, if you are employed whilst studying for your part time MBA, you can immediately apply the course content to your work environment.
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