Online MBA As Good As Regular MBA

The very concept of distance education gained its recognition in the
early 90s in India and not many takers were in during those days.
Typically, it was opted for by a few select professionals who were
keen in polishing their existing career profiles or practically by
those students who couldn't attend a physical classroom due to
impermissible reasons.Whatever may have been the state of affairs of
education in the past, let bygones be bygones. In recent years,
'distance education' is increasingly taking over traditional learning
methods, and it is one of the most talked about subjects among
educationists, students, teachers, professionals and MBA aspirants. In
this type of an educational set up, technology aids in the learning
process and defies all conventions and norms along with physical
barriers like distance and time.Among the wide array of subjects of
study offered by various universities and institutions in their
distance education curriculum, MBA continues to rule the show with a
large segments of both students and working executives opting for the
course.Online MBA is basically a misnomer of the conventional distance
education MBA, and ideally the MBA course of study, duration and level
of certification may vary from one university or institution to
another.As a matter of fact, there is a thin line of difference
between an online learning program and a distance education program on
the basis of internet usage and disbursement of lessons. Thus, a
distance education program may or may not be supported by internet but
CD-ROMs, books and self study materials whereas online programs
directly involve the virtual interaction between students and teaching
staff members along with online assessment of lessons.On the question
of why full-time or regular MBA program holds more relevance and
credibility than distance education MBA, IMT-CDL Director Dr. Arun
Mohan Sherry says that if adequate efforts and processes are
established, the quality of education offered by distance institutions
can be as good, even better than regular full time education.IMT is a
leading institute offering distance learning MBA programs in India and
abroad, known for its eminent faculty and quality education the
institute also has multiple centers- IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Dubai, IMT
Nagpur and IMT Hyderabad- within the country and abroad.Notably,
online MBA programs offer well-worth advantages to MBA aspirants in
multiple ways, and these benefits are the main reasons why distance
learning has become a success in India. In stark contrast to the
traditional degrees in MBA, online MBA is comparatively cheaper and
effective especially for those who couldn't afford high education
fees.Secondly, the flexibility and accessibility of online MBA
learning is the main USP enabling working professionals develop
managerial skills through theoretical lessons and subject matter
expert's guidance. And, lastly because these courses are designed to
offer maximum flexibility and customization to suit every learner's
convenience, a student is not pressurized with timelines and stringent
terms for the completion of the course.The above listed factors are
the core reasons why an increasing relevance of online MBA education
in India is on the rise. In conclusion, it goes without saying that
every MBA aspirant who is planning to pursue online MBA course must
ensure that the institution or university of interest is approved by
UGC, the highest authority of education in India.