How do I find the top Online MBA programs?
I am finding the rankings for the top full-time MBA programs, but I need the top Online MBA programs as I cannot quit work to just go to school. I have a degree and good grades, so I want a school that will be in the top 10 or 20.
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Try Golden Gate University and the University of Denver for starters. There must be hundreds of accredited MBA programs that are at least partly on-line.
Avoid U. of Phoenix and Colorado Tech.
you should check out http://www.geteducated.com/ it has a lot of info and rankings for online degrees and mba programs. there are plenty of good schools that offer online mba programs
There are tons of online programs. I personally attended American Intercontinental Univ. and Capella University, and have taught for various online schools including the University of Phoenix. All are accredited and solid programs.
The key is to make sure the college/university is accredited. I have three basic recommendations for everyone looking into online/distance education. They all have to do with exploring; after all, you have to defend your assets.
1. Make certain that you have triple checked their accreditation. First, they tell you what it is, then you go to that accrediting body’s website (not through the link provided by the school), and thirdly you would visit the department of education to see what they have to say. Do your diligent research into the institutions once you have narrowed down to a couple. You can look at the Better Business Bureau for more information on the college.
2. You must have extreme self motivation and be able to teach yourself per say. This means that you will not have someone telling you verbally, so it is up to you to get the information from the course room, text, and other resources. The best way to look at it is like a guided independent study course.
3. Review your goals, personal and professional. Make sure that the school that you are going to offers the programs that match your goals. Do not settle. There are many programs that are similar, but you have to make the ultimate decision. Do not let it be based on finances and length of program, but the fact that when you are finished or near finished you will be able to assume your proper place in the career field sought.
You should market yourself and not the degree or university. There are many traditional universities offering degrees that can be earned through online methods. Distance Learning Alliance has a list of these traditional online schools. Look at that if you are truly concerned with the name of the school. Good luck on your search!
The top distance learning MBA program is the one that best meets your criteria and preferences. Before you decide on an MBA program or school, consult the Official MBA Guide, a comprehensive free public service listing more than 2,000 MBA programs worldwide. Use it to search for programs by geographic location (US, Canada, Asia, Europe), subject concentration (finance, marketing, health management, aviation management), and type of program (full-time, part-time, executive, distance learning, and accelerated). You can get a list of MBA programs that best fit your criteria and preferences. You can examine data about the schools in your list, access the school’s URL, and contact the program administrator by email. The Guide also shows lists of top 40 schools ranked on various criteria such as GMAT scores of students, starting salaries at graduation, and more. It’s the best MBA resource at http://officialmbaguide.org