September 14, 2009 3:00 AM
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The Rise of the Virtual MBA
Distance learning has come a long way since the first "Get your
diploma by mail" ad appeared in the back of a magazine. In a
year when 4 million Americans took a class over the Internet, the
phrase "online degree" can describe everything from a
diploma mill to the executive track at a prestigious brick-and-mortar
university. Earning your MBA this way still lacks some of the benefits
that candidates look for in a traditional business degree —
namely the status and elbow-rubbing that goes along with admission to
a top-tier school. But if you're a mid-career manager hoping to
boost your standing without taking time off from your job, an online
degree can be a smart solution. Here's what you need to know.
© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved. diploma by mail" ad appeared in the back of a magazine. In a
year when 4 million Americans took a class over the Internet, the
phrase "online degree" can describe everything from a
diploma mill to the executive track at a prestigious brick-and-mortar
university. Earning your MBA this way still lacks some of the benefits
that candidates look for in a traditional business degree —
namely the status and elbow-rubbing that goes along with admission to
a top-tier school. But if you're a mid-career manager hoping to
boost your standing without taking time off from your job, an online
degree can be a smart solution. Here's what you need to know.
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