Demerits of MBA

Can you tell me in detail about the merits and demerits of pursuing Distance MBA or Master in Business Administration course offered in India by many institutes?

[Shaleen]

There is quite a bit of difference between Full-time Regular MBA and Distance MBA. Both have completely different teaching modules.

Acceptability of the course in business world is also widely different.

But, Distance MBA is no more a distance or correspondence programme since the availability of online courses.

Through the facility of virtual classes, students and teachers can interact easily from anywhere, allowing conduction of smooth discussions.

In a way, distance MBA is now evolving into various online, satellite, part-time and executive MBA programmes, specifically designed for a certain professionals.

Merits
1. Flexible Study

What can be better than managing studies and classes as per one’s convenience

Even though classes at distance MBA are prefixed and takes place to a specific schedule, one reschedule any class missed.

Also, taking exams for the semesters is totally upto one’s convenience.

One is given choices of date, time and centre.

2. Saves Time & Energy
Going to college daily along with full-time work can become too exhausting and hectic.

It uses a lot of time and energy.

But the case is totally opposite in case of a distance MBA programme.

3. Tech-friendly Studying
One has no option to take a virtual class in a regular college.

But, in a distance MBA you have to study online in any case.

Also, one needs not to worry to buy heavy books.

The institute provides with reading material and online notes which can access easily.

With the availability of modern technology, various trends in distance MBA has made it easy for students.

4. Study while you earn
Many drop out of studies to support their family or earn money.
But distance MBA offers you the option of earning while studying.
The classes are mostly held during weekends or evening hours or in online mode, so that one can attend the office in the weekdays and study in weekends.
Thus, earn while you can fulfil your dream of doing MBA.

5. Low cost
The fee of regular MBA programmes is high.
But distance MBA takes care of this problem also.
However, a distance MBA fee is low and affordable for everyone.

Demerits
1. Less exposure: Network and Market trends
One of the major drawbacks of pursuing a distance MBA is that one is left out of the MBA networking and market trends.
Unlike regular MBA students you don’t go for networking with various kinds of people. You do not get opportunity to mix up with your classmates.
In a distance MBA you are limited to your virtual classes or projects.
Also, learning market trends from live experiences and case studies in not possible in distance MBA.

2. No recognition from recruiters
Although, many good institutes offer distance MBA but still it still lacks recognition from employers.
Recruiters still prefer a regular MBA candidate over distance MBA.
Also, as such no hike in salaries are paid to distance MBA candidates.
The programme is not considered as a valuable degree by the employers.

[KennethBug]

Who cares about MBA dude? do you know who takes an MBA? People who already have a degree and have number of years of experience in the work world. It has no impact on the undergrads whatsoever.