It sounds like a good plan when you say that you’ll pursue MBA. But, do you know which option will be the best to do an MBA? Do you want to go with Online MBA or Offline MBA?
In this article, you’ll find all the pros and cons of Online MBA and Offline MBA presented for you to take a wise decision. But before that let’s understand this course as a whole.
Masters of Business Administration or MBA is one of the most popular post graduate programs in India and abroad. Student from any background can pursue MBA whether they’re from science background, commerce or arts. So, the next important question generally asked by students is which option is better – Online MBA or Offline MBA?
Today, most of the students are choosing Online MBA. You will be thinking why not offline or regular MBA right?
Both the options are good. But if you don’t have time to attend full time course, or running short of time, or have to meet daily targets in your existing job, or wants to give time to your family then Online MBA is a good decision in your career. There are few things that you need to ensure such as good faculty, curriculum and same opportunities as anyone is getting in a regular MBA or Offline MBA. If the Online MBA course are providing these facilities, then you may go ahead with Online MBA. But if it is not so then you need to rethink over your decision.
Online MBA is offering an attractive opportunity for working professionals to expand their horizons. As we have already mentioned that if you want to accelerate your career, job and don’t want to compromise on family time then the Online MBA is for you.
You will be having the luxury of continuing your online education without even compromising on your family needs and without quitting your existing job. In Online education, you have the flexibility to take online classes from anywhere, whether you are in your home or out of station. For Online MBA class, you need only a good internet connection and a decent system and that’s about it.
The biggest advantage in Online MBA is that, you can study from your home and you can apply those concepts which you’ve learned in your existing job if you are pursuing along. The student takes part in virtual interaction rather than physical interaction. If we compare an Online MBA program, it is more affordable than Offline MBA program. The cost incurred for Offline MBA is more than cost incurred in Online MBA.
In today’s world, employers understand the growing popularity of online courses. Employers accepts online degree if the EdTech company or institute partner has good reputation. With the help of online classes and webinars, students stay updated. In building network, they may not have that leverage that they get in Offline MBA course.
This is all about Online MBA, now we will see the advantages & disadvantages of Offline MBA or Regular MBA.
If you don’t have an issue with sparing time for studies, involvement for family engagement or quitting job then Offline MBA can be an option for you. If you’re not tech savvy or living in places where the internet connection is slow then Offline MBA is a good option for you.
In Offline MBA, you will develop your social network during your academic sessions that will help in your career. Networking though campus activities with students, seniors, alumni and faculties has its own advantages as many opportunities you can seek in terms of internship and career advancement. In offline MBA, you will do different kinds of training to deal with real business problems. If you’re thinking to be an entrepreneur after your MBA then, you can gain required skills and practical knowledge. You can take advantage of facilities, resources and extra-curricular activities available at institute’s campus.
In Offline MBA or regular MBA, student has to give presentations, submit assignments, solve case studies and participate in debates, group discussion or other competitive activities. Offline program improves your communication skills, presentation skills and improves your decision-making skills bigtime. You can change your personality when interacting with others and gains your inter-personal skills.
The eligibility criteria for Online and Offline MBA are graduation in any field with minimum 50%. Admissions to all B-schools take place through an admission test. CAT, MAT, CMAT or ATMA are National level test conducted by top national B-school on behalf of other participating colleges. IIFT, SNAP, IBSAT, XAT, NMAT are some tests conducted by B-schools for entrance to its own MBA program. Most of the B-schools in India offers 2-year Offline MBA course that includes internship duration as well. In Online MBA, duration depends on the course requirement and it may vary from 12 months to 2 years.
Now, you clearly understand the difference between Offline & Online MBA. Offline and Online MBA have their own merits and demerits. You need to compare and analyze based on your requirements and choose which one is right for you.
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