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5 Major Mistakes Made By Online MBA Students

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 07:03 AM PST

5 Major Mistakes Made By Online MBA Students

Online MBA courses give you the opportunity to study from some of the best B-schools in the world without having to spend that much or putting your work life on hold. You can work full-time and still get a degree from an esteemed international program. It is, however, very easy to become sidetracked or a victim of fraud if you are doing a course online. Here are 5 major mistakes that students make when doing an MBA program online -

1.     Enrolling Into A School Without Any Accreditation

An accredited program is very important. It helps protect you as a student by stating that you have received a quality education and have skills that would help you do well in your job. If you do not enroll into a school with good accreditation, or into one that is well known, employers will not take your degree seriously. This can be a major problem since you would want a job fast, so that you can repay your student loans.

2.     Not Taking Your Course Seriously

It is very easy to get distracted from your coursework when you do not have a teacher breathing down your neck. This can make you skip deadlines and neglect the assignments. Do not do this. Set yourself a timetable and use the assigned hour to sit down and diligently do your course related work and assignments. You should remember that good grades will help you get a better job.

3.     Not Networking

Networking is important if you do an MBA degree. These contacts will help you later in your professional life. Although it may not be easy to develop contacts when you are studying online, it is not impossible. When you start the course, interact with your professors and peers. Remain active on the chat sessions and message boards. You can also use the social media to establish personal relations with some of them.

4.     Paying For The Course On Their Own

MBA programs are very expensive, so it is better if you do not pay from them from your own pocket. There are several grants and scholarships that you can use. If you can convince your boss that your MBA degree will help your performance in the company and help the organization as a whole, your company may agree to share the course fee.

5.     Do Not Skip Work Opportunities

All MBA programs require you to do internships and gather work experience. These opportunities come up easily if you are studying at a school. However, if you are studying online, it is easy to skip these some times. Do not make this mistake. Call your professors and course coordinators and talk to them about internship opportunities. Also, contact companies for internship programs.

You already know some of the biggest mistakes that you could have made while applying and studying in an online MBA program. Avoid them and make the most of your online degree.
Posted by Toqeer at 5:14 AM

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