After your graduation most people
consider looking for a job to gain job experience to help them steer in right
direction and amp up their resumes for extra points while hiring. But without
post-graduation students can claim that they have “mastered” the area of study.
Therefore, whether it is due to financial condition, to get job experience, to
give an ‘X factor’ in your resume or your company has funded for you to be,
there are lots of students who go for Distance MBA course. So, whether you are
trying to get an edge over others or simply because of expenses there are some
things you need to consider before applying for Distance learning MBA.
·
Why are
you taking distance learning course?
Consider this well before jumping into something you
will question later. Distance learning is best for some who has an established
job and doesn’t have enough time or energy to apply himself to a full course
MBA. If you are just a graduate who has the means and the time to accommodate
full time course apply for it.
Don’t put off regular course for a job that is not
going to help your career aspects. A part time as a librarian, or in a call
center or something akin to that is not related to management will be a waste
of time, even if it earns you a couple of bucks. But yes, if you already work
for a company where MBA can increase your chances of promotion, then go for it.
·
Quality
of the study material
If you are considering Distance learning MBA program,
in fact even if it were any program consider the study material quality of the
course. See the curriculum; if the study material is not up to the mark, it is
not beneficial for the student. Therefore one must ensure that the study
material is up to date as per a regular course, also check the timing of
updates. The availability of books for distance learning is also a major matter
to consider before applying.
·
Cost of
the program
This is one of the major reasons to consider before
applying for a distance MBA course. Students are always looking for a college
reputed enough for the distance MBA program to carry some weight when they
graduate and the college fees becomes a large factor for consideration.
·
Exam
Schedule
A perfect Distance MBA course must be flexible enough
to consider students timetable to adjust the exam schedule. As most of the
students are busy with their day time jobs and the responsibilities that come
with it, it is hard enough to stream line priorities and give adequate time for
studies and find a time slot for examinations. You need to see if the
university provides a flexible schedule along with freedom of choosing examination
centers or even an option of online examination.
·
Learning
aids
Enquire and understand in detail if the MBA Distance learning program and the
university also provide students with enough learning aids which assist them to
understand the subject more effectively and Pass the examinations with flying
colors. It could be project work, video or audio lectures, or an assignment
etc.
