Get Your MBA Degree Online
Learn about the different types of MBA degree online programs.
Types of MBA Programs
Online MBA / Distance MBA / WebFlex MBA
The majority of MBA degrees online are 100 percent online with no on-campus requirements. Distance courses are generally accessible 24 hours a day.
Low Residency / Hybrid MBA
Combining online and classroom formats, these programs aim to offer the best of both worlds. Low residency programs usually require a concentrated period of contact time on campus (i.e. one week per quarter or semester). Hybrid programs tend to meet more frequently; common configurations are one weekend per month or alternate Saturdays.
Executive MBA Degree Online
Executive programs usually require at least five years of work experience.
Accelerated MBA Degree Online
Many accelerated programs can be completed in just 10 months. Accelerated programs often give credit for prior college credits and work experience.
Program Length
MBA degree online programs can be completed in as few as 10 months or spread out over a 5-year time frame. Most students graduate from online programs within 18-to-24 months.
Virtual Classrooms
Common Web-delivery formats include:
- Web-based conferencing
- Streaming video
- Asynchronous threaded discussion
- DVD of on-campus classes
- Instant Messaging
- Chat rooms
- Phone
- Social networks
Online MBA Home
- Intro to Online MBAs
- Guide to Online MBA Degrees
- Online MBA Cost
- MBA Salaries
- MBA Accreditation and Organizations
- Distance Education Glossary
- MBAs on the Cutting Edge
- Value of an Online MBA
If you're interested in researching traditional MBA degree programs, visit our MBA Degree Resource Center.
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