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Pros and Cons of Part-Time MBA Programs

What Are the Pros and Cons of Part-Time MBA Programs?

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Pros of Part-Time MBA Programs
  • Part-time MBA programs are more flexible for working professionals; classes are usually scheduled outside normal business hours.
  • Some part-time MBA programs require fewer course credits than their full-time counterparts.
  • Part-time programs are typically favored by employers who offer tuition reimbursement.
  • Many part-time MBA programs schedule courses all year long.
  • Part-time programs tend to cause less strain financially.
  • Part-time MBA students can apply what they learn as they learn it.
Cons of Part-Time MBA Programs
  • Not every school offers a part-time MBA program, which means you may not be able to attend your first school of choice.
  • Some part-time programs offer fewer course selections than their full-time counterparts.
  • Part-time programs require fewer class hours each week, but sometimes take as long as two to five years to complete.
  • Credits that are earned through a part-time MBA program are not always transferable to other programs.
  • Many part-time MBA programs schedule courses all year long.
  • Working while you earn your part-time MBA can be exhausting--especially if it will take you more than two years to earn your degree.
  • Part-time MBA programs rarely offer a study abroad option.
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