Distance Learning Programs

Distance learning allows instructors and students to interact without being in the same physical space.

Distance learning programs are a great fit for career enhancers and those who need specific training, such as maintaining professional licenses or updating or broadening a skill set.

    Advantages Limitations

    Flexibility:

    • There is less of a time commitment than other types of programs
    • These programs offer geographic flexibility, exposure to a more diverse population of students, and access to a greater range of faculty
    • Classwork can be scheduled around personal and professional commitments
    • Distance learning can make graduate business education financially viable by spreading your coursework over a longer period of time

    Career enhancement:

    • Managers can gain new knowledge of practices and theories without committing to a full-time MBA program
    • Limited contact with fellow classmates and faculty
    • No networking opportunities, making distance learning a poor choice for career switchers
    • Studying remotely may not be a good choice for someone who functions better in an interactive environment
    • Conventional student services, such as career placement, may be limited or nonexistent
    • Choices in distance-learning programs are still somewhat limited
    • Scholarship support may not be available