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Earning Your MBA Doesn't Have to Affect Your Career

There's only so much time in the day. When the alarm clock rings, the workday begins. And it's a non-stop thrill ride for the next nine or ten hours - if you're lucky. Throw in family time and a half-hour at the gym, and it's a wonder you can get it all done. That's not good news if you're in the market for an advanced degree. Where would you find time to go to school with all your other responsibilities?

For most, changing jobs isn’t an option. You've worked hard to get where you are. And sacrificing your tenure and position to accommodate school just doesn’t make sense. Fortunately, there's another option. And it's lurking somewhere in your bedroom, living room or home office.

Not to ruin the suspense, but we're talking about your home computer, here. Millions of Americans are turning to online education as an efficient, convenient alternative to classroom learning. And it's not difficult to understand why. Online degree programs offer a range of benefits unparalleled by traditional classroom education -- especially for working adults.

The biggest benefit is the sheer amount of time you'll save. If you spend just 20 minutes driving, parking and walking to class, that amounts to about a 40-minute round trip. If you go to class three times per week, you'll save two hours per week by taking online classes. With longer commutes or heavier class loads, the time savings increase.

Second only to the time factor is flexibility. Whether you’re working long hours, shuttling the kids to practice or playing league ball at the Y, scheduling flexibility makes a world of difference. Typical online MBA programs allow fully customized class scheduling. So you can go to class early, late, on the weekends, during your lunch break, or even when things are slow at the office.

And online programs are gaining traction with employers as well. According to Mindy Hershberger, research manager for education consulting company Eduventures, about 62 percent of employers consider online learning equal to, or better than, face-to-face instruction (emphasis added). Check out the full, info-packed article here.

When you're climbing the corporate ladder, it's important to consider the big picture. An MBA will take you far, but so will industry experience. And to get to the top, you'll need both. So it's important to continue your career progress while pursuing the education you need to get ahead. And that's the true magic of online MBA programs. With flexible scheduling you can keep your day job, gaining valuable experience to add to your resume. And keeping those paychecks rolling in doesn’t hurt either. With online MBA programs, you truly can have it all.

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