The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Your MBA Online (Paperback)

by George Lorenzo (Author)
Key Phrases: high admission requirements, successful online learner, advancement factor, Instant Message, University of Phoenix, Syracuse University (more...)

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Product Description
The first book to focus on popular online MBA programs. Ten years ago most of us did not imagine that we could earn an MBA primarily through an Internet connection. Today, such an education is possible as an increasing number of regionally accredited higher-education institutions provide complete MBA degree programs in a web-based mode of delivery, commonly know as "online learning." Respectable and well-known colleges and universities have made these online education degree programs easily accessible to anyone who can meet their admission requirements and pay the tuition. Plus, these online MBA programs are just as academically challenging as their on-campus counterparts. That important piece of paper you ultimately earn as an online graduate is identical to the one colleges and universities award to on-campus students. This book will teach you everything you could possibly need to know in relation to: - finding and choosing an online MBA program, - the fine details of how these programs operate, - how to get started and set up as an online learner, - what skills you'll need, - how to succeed, and where and how an online MBA can possibly take your career. Plus, every chapter is loaded with insights and tips from actual online higher-education professionals who run and teach online MBA programs, as well as from actual online MBA students. The end result is that this book will guide you down the straight-and-narrow pathway to earning your MBA virtually

About the Author
George Lorenzo is a professional education journalist and publisher who writes about online education and today’s cyberculture. He has been covering online learning and teaching in higher education since 2001 inside his monthly newsletter, Educational Pathways

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (July 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592573495
• ISBN-13: 978-1592573493
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #818,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about online MBAs, August 23, 2005

By	Marilyn Wangler (Edmonton, Alberta, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book contains a wealth of information and resources for any potential MBA student who is considering an online MBA. George Lorenzo has done his homework--and has taken the guesswork out of evaluating online MBA options. He has thoroughly researched this growing phenomenon that is now changing the landscape of graduate management education world-wide. He provides critical perspectives on the pros and cons of doing an MBA online and debunks many of the myths about online education. This is must reading for any prospective MBA student who wants to understand the many benefits of doing an MBA online. Students' commentary, testimonials and advice are woven throughout the book and add immeasurably to understanding the online learning experience.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT FOR THE PURPOSE, October 24, 2005

By	Marcelo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

If you are thinking of a MBA, worth reading this book whether you want to do it online or not. It contains good practical tips and helps you identify if this venture is really for you. The only downside of the book is that it focuses on the USA MBAs only, although UK and Canada programs are mentioned as well.