Best Online MBA Degree Programs

Apollo, parent of University of Phoenix, buys BPP Holdings

Apollo, the parent company of University of Phoenix, has big plans to enter the UK MBA market. The company recently completed the acquisition of BPP Holdings, the UK-based professional education company, for a purchase price of approximately $607 million. Though BPP’s main business is financial training, BPP is also the parent of BPP Business School, the UK’s only for-profit business... [Read more...]

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Social Media Courses in MBA Programs

A New York Times article was released today about how MBA programs have started incorporating social media into their curriculum. More and more companies are generating customer interest by posting viral videos on YouTube, creating fan pages on Facebook, or posting short messages on the micro-blogging site Twitter. As a result, a growing number of job specs now have a requirement for social media... [Read more...]

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Chinese Hackers Take Down YouTube Home Page

Word has it that Chinese hackers have successfully hacked the YouTube home page and taken it down. The search giant Google has not issued any official statement regarding this, but the rumor is that this is done in retaliation against Google’s recent declaration of war against China. If YouTube is down for you, you are likely seeing an Error 500 Internal Server which says “Http/1.1 Service... [Read more...]

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Free Online MBA?

Want to sharpen your business skills, but find the cost of an online MBA prohibitive? We’ve found two great alternatives for you that are free. Though you won’t earn an MBA degree with these free programs, they are a good alternative to shelling out $30,000 for an online MBA, especially during these tough economic times. If you are considering an online MBA but have never experienced online... [Read more...]

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The Democratization of the MBA Degree

Thanks to the Internet, the doors of MBA education are now wide open. There is no denying that revolution in communication technology has changed the face of business education. Once the poor cousin of its campus-based equivalent, the online MBA has become a valuable alternative for students unwilling or unable to invest two years of their professional lives in the traditional classroom-based MBA experience.... [Read more...]

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GRE 2011 Changes

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is about to undergo a major change in fall 2011. Educational Testing Service, the non-profit institution that produces the GRE test, said GRE will be revised to include several things: GRE test takers will now have the ability to go back to a section to change their answers. The current GRE does not provide test takers with this freedom and flexibility. A new... [Read more...]

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Harvard Business School (HBS) Online MBA Program

Yes, you read the title right: Harvard Business School offers an online MBA program. The program is not 100% online, but it has both on- and off-campus modules. The program is called the Program for Leadership Development (PLD). The program is designed for high-potential managers and functional specialists with approximately 10 years of work experience. PLD serves individuals with excellent prospects... [Read more...]

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The Economist Online MBA Ratings

The Economist magazine just released its online MBA program ratings. Many publications have come out with their own rankings of universities and on-campus MBA programs, but few have attempted to rate online MBA degrees. The Economist is one of these few (Financial Times is the other one), and it has been doing so for a few years now. The Economist Online MBA Rating Methodology Before I name the top-rated... [Read more...]

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Top 10 Online MBA Programs

Obtaining an MBA from one of the top ten online MBA programs is one way to get an edge in today’s highly competitive job market. Not all online MBA programs are the same in the eyes of the public or your potential employers. The fact is, when they compare you with other candidates, job interviewers can’t help but be influenced by the brand name of the degree that’s on your resume. In... [Read more...]

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Accredited Online MBA Programs

How important is it to join an accredited online MBA program? There are two major reasons why you should pick an accredited online MBA program. First, joining an accredited online MBA program assures you that the MBA program adheres to high quality standards based on the latest business education research. Accrediting bodies conduct regular review cycles. During each of these reviews, an accredited... [Read more...]

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AACSB Accredited Online MBA Programs

What are AACSB online MBA programs? AACSB accredited online MBA programs represent the highest standard of achievement for MBA schools worldwide. MBA institutions that earn the AACSB accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in MBA education, including both online and... [Read more...]

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Online MBA Costs

How much does an average online MBA cost? An online MBA can cost as little as $8,000 – or over $100,000. The tuition cost varies substantially from school to school. Best Online MBA has surveyed the top 30 online MBA programs and the average cost of a top online MBA is $32,902. But does pricing indicate the intrinsic worth of some programs over others? While it might be easy to sneer at the low-cost... [Read more...]

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Cheapest Online MBA Programs

What is the cheapest online MBA program? We’ve surveyed over 300 online MBA programs and found the cheapest MBA programs for you. The cheapest online program costs only $7,848. This online program can be taken at the East Carolina University (ECU). ECU and its online MBA programs have been accredited by the AACSB since 1967 – a testament to the program’s commitment to quality. However,... [Read more...]

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