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quikie · January 11th, 2008, 12:53

On-line classes are for the most part, worthless.

A good class with a good instructor is invaluable, many of the MBA classes deal with scenarios or cases and working through them. You will learn as much from your classmates as you will from the instructor. If you have a choice, pick a program that requires a thesis or major research paper. Cherry pick your instructors. Talk to other students, check rating on web sites, whever but take the "good" instructors and you will have a totally different experience (and get your money's worth).

Do the reading. Do the research papers / projects, they're a great way to get a feel for a topic. When the instructor tells you that this is a good book on the topic, even if it's not required, read it. Ask questions, even if you're afraid it makes you look dumb. Odds are, nobody else get it either but they're too afraid to look st00pid.

Talk to your classmates. I've gotten a few job offers just from being "that guy" in class.

Word.

January 11th, 2008, 12:53	#10
quikie Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Phoenix Arizona Posts: 17	Re: How about an MBA post? LOL On-line classes are for the most part, worthless. A good class with a good instructor is invaluable, many of the MBA classes deal with scenarios or cases and working through them. You will learn as much from your classmates as you will from the instructor. If you have a choice, pick a program that requires a thesis or major research paper. Cherry pick your instructors. Talk to other students, check rating on web sites, whever but take the "good" instructors and you will have a totally different experience (and get your money's worth). Do the reading. Do the research papers / projects, they're a great way to get a feel for a topic. When the instructor tells you that this is a good book on the topic, even if it's not required, read it. Ask questions, even if you're afraid it makes you look dumb. Odds are, nobody else get it either but they're too afraid to look st00pid. Talk to your classmates. I've gotten a few job offers just from being "that guy" in class. Word.