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Choosing The Right School For Your MBA Program



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By : Cory Vincent    19 or more times read
Submitted 2013-08-02 18:12:46
Before launching yourself into a MBA program, it is important to choose the right program for you. Not every school and program will be right for everyone. While there are schools that have a solid reputation, their schedules and offering may not be a suitable fit for you. Everything from class schedules to nighttime offerings, counts towards your convenience. Some institutions may offer part-time admission, while others do not. There are MBA programs that have career assistance programs once you graduate with your degree. You also need to make sure that going back to school will help you in obtaining the career you are passionate about. A MBA program takes a significant amount of time out of your day and requires a lot of effort and attention. Therefore, the perfect MBA program should allow time for you to both work and go to school. Here's an easy guide on choosing the right MBA program.

Institution’s Reputation and Accreditation

The chosen institution’s reputation and accreditation should be carefully looked over. Many people do not realize that future employers will look at a prospective employee’s educational background. Highly reputable institutions and universities will increase your chances in getting a good position. Look for an institution that is reputable and that has a high rate of student success. The accreditation is very important, especially when it comes to enrolling in online colleges. There are institutions that offer online classes, and when this is the case, there are often two types of accreditation. National accreditation and regional accreditation are two of the most common. Many times, online institutions only offer nationally accredited courses. Nationally accredited programs are not as recognized as regionally accredited programs. For example, brick-and-mortar institutions offer regional accreditation. It is difficult for an online university to get regional accreditation. If you plan on attending an online school look for one that has regional accreditation. If you are attending a brick-and-mortar school, make sure that all their programs are accredited. Sometimes a university or institution may have accreditation for one of their programs and not the rest, so make sure you choose the one that is accredited. Finally, look at the reviews students give the institution. Read what they are saying regarding faculty assistance and their experiences with managing their academic career.

Student Assistance

When you enroll in a MBA program, you’ll want to look into the types of assistance the college offers. Institutions should have programs in place and departments that help students manage their academic careers. One of the most popular types of assistance students receive is at the career assistance department. This is the location where students can go to find job placements, or to get assistance in securing an internship. For more prestigious schools, alumni are part of the hiring group established in this department. A successful alumni of a MBA program may get a position as an executive in charge of hiring. They will reach out to their university and offer internships and positions to current students. This is an important thing to look at when choosing an MBA program. The chosen institution should have qualified faculty members that are there to help when you need it, and make the program as convenient for you as possible. Remember that the majority of MBA program students are working individuals. So it is advisable to choose a program that offers part-time and full-time enrollment. A qualified advisor can advise students of whether or not they should take a part-time, full-time, or night-time enrollment based on their needs and the school’s requirements. Make sure the institution has a financial department. This is the location students can go to manage their tuition and get information on scholarships and financial aid, loans, and grants that will be available to them.

Admission Standards

When you decide to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration degree, you need to be aware of the admissions standards. Just because you want to attend a MBA program does not mean you will be accepted. Different institutions implement different requirements, so you need to go to the college website or admissions department and ask for a list of requirements for admission. One example would be for a nursing MBA program, there will be prerequisite courses that the student must have on record. Prerequisite courses are courses that need to have been taken prior to applying to an MBA program. In the case of a nursing program, prerequisite courses often include biology, and anatomy and physiology to name just two; a student will have had to take these courses either in high school, during a bachelor program, or associates program.

Other admission standards include the types of extracurricular activities you have been involved in. Similar to applying for a college for the first time, some institutions look for particulars within the student’s personality. You also need to make sure your grade point average is at or above the admissions requirement; otherwise, you may get a rejection letter.

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Cory Vincent is a contributing author who likes to research MBA programs in North Carolina . He was able to contact the admissions department by calling them at 336-334-5390 or by visiting them at 301 Bryan Building, Greensboro, NC 27402.

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