Online MBA courses vs. Traditional

Opting for MBA course after graduation is a popular choice amongst students. Students not only have a wide arrays of options available related to the specialization like HR, Marketing, finance to name a few but now options are available regarding the mode of study too.

Apart from the traditional face-to-face classroom teaching, online education is picking up steam lately. It has become a popular channel for many students to pursue their degree. Let us discuss the differences between Online MBA courses and the Traditional ones-

• The main difference between Online MBA education and regular MBA is the method of studying. While traditional MBA is done through regular schooling, online can be done at your own pace and within the comforts of your home. There is no need to attend school daily or follow a fixed time-table. Rather you can easily plan your online learning sessions to fit into your busy schedule and can attend the classes from your home only. This feature is best suitable for the working people who are doing their job and studying side by side.
• Online MBA courses costs less than the traditional courses. Most of learning materials in online MBA are in downloadable format. There is no need to buy those expensive lengthy books, rather you can take your study material anytime through the internet and hence save money. Plus the time required to complete the online degree is comparatively less. Regular MBA students have to complete the course in a fixed 2 year time however online MBA students can choose the time duration of their course.

But these online courses have some disadvantages too-

• First of all the credibility of the online degree is still under doubts. Most of the courses are not very prestigious and reputed. People are very skeptical towards the quality of the education and whether the degree is valid and given the same weight age as the traditional MBA or not.
• The exposure given in traditional MBA in terms of live models, factory visits, presentations, and lectures from famous personality is missing from the online programs. There you just study from the fixed notes and study material. There is lack of interactions and communication too.
• Most of the online materials are in text format, if you are not comfortable with this format and prefer to listen to the face-to-face lectures then pursuing MBA through online mode will be a drawback for you.

Although online education has become a popular channel for many students to pursue their degree but still people prefer going for the Traditional MBA. Here we have discussed all the pros and cons of both the modes of MBA which will help you in deciding the method you want to take u