Full-time MBA or part-time? Experts explain difference between the two | Education News,The Indian Express
Be it course material or the amount of assignments, there isn't a lot of difference between part-time and full-time MBA. Then how can students decide which is better suited for them?
It’s been over a decade since online MBA courses were introduced in the Indian market. During Covid, most online platforms registered a massive increase in applications from both freshers and professionals. Indians are upskilling themselves to be able to survive in the competitive job market. Apart from many top business schools such as IIMs, XLRI Jamshedpur, the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) have also started offering MBA programmes now.
However, is the part-time or online MBA better than the full-time MBA programmes offered by several universities and institutions across the country, is a big question that aspirants often struggle with these days.
Earn while you learn
Experts believe that while part-time MBA can help candidates pursue the degree while making sure they can earn by the side, these courses are fit for people who have no other choice. “MBA, by its nature, is an experiential programme that involves interactions with peers, professors, industry practitioners, and society. A full-time MBA is better suited for candidates, as in-person learning has a more significant impact. The learners become part of a supportive learning community, with an exciting mix of colleagues and professionals from diverse backgrounds,” said Avinash Kumar from Ajeenkya D Y Patil University (ADYPU) Nuovos.
On the other hand, the online MBA programmes, “which leverages technology and other tools to replicate the high-intensity atmosphere of a full-time MBA is a worthwhile investment for programme participants, especially for those who have successful corporate careers,” explained Prof Jeevan J Arakal from TA Pai Management Institute.
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