Introduction to Part-Time MBA Programs

Part-time MBA programs typically hold classes during evenings or on evenings and weekends, and in most cases, attendance is limited to those who work full time during the day.

Sometimes it's further limited to those who already work in managerial positions, especially when the program requires the completion of fewer courses than the traditional, two-year MBA program.

In some cases part-time programs cover exactly the same material as the full-time programs; in other cases, particularly when the program is an abbreviated version of the traditional MBA, fewer core classes are offered, or there are limited opportunities to specialize. What is important to consider, according to the website, MyMBACareer.com, is that your part time MBA degree is earned through an accredited online school's online MBA program.

Part-time MBA programs usually take two to three years to complete but, in a few cases, may take five years or more. Because the majority of part-time students already hold jobs, internships are not usually part of the curriculum.