Online Business Administration Degrees
Insider tips for choosing and succeeding in the right school and career
School Surprises
"Social Online Programs Are A Source Of Quality Education...
I was surprised at how easy it was to receive help for my online classes from professor's that lived all over the country. Furthermore, I was concerned that the quality of education with online classes would not measure up to the actual classroom setting. However, that was not the case. Online classes were very informative and extremely convenient." (Business Manager; 2014)
"Presenting With Groups Online Made Us Master Teamwork...
I thought it would be hard to connect with other students because there was no real interaction, but I was so wrong. We had to do presentations in groups online." (Analyst; 2014)
"No Isolation, Always Someone There To Help...
I loved my online college program. I put a lot of hours into studying; however, the instructors were always there for me, as well as others in the online class. We had contact info for other students as well as the instructors. Someone was always there if I needed it. I could learn at my convenience and on my schedule. It was perfect." (Wholesale Management; 2014)
"Great Layout And Content...
I was surprised at how well organized and structured the content was. It was easy to use and view sources of information such as notes, power points, and e-books. It made the learning easier and saved me money on things like notebooks, paper, and physical textbooks." (Business Manager; 2014)
"Easy To Complete Program...
I was surprised to find that the AIU Online program was very easy to complete. The assignments did not take very much time and I did not have to attend or watch the classroom sessions in order to get a good grade." (Production Manager; 2013)
"Easier Than I Thought...
I was surprised that my college, ETSU, had such a thorough program available for online classes. I was surprised at how easy it was to become involved and excel using online courses instead of just classes." (Business Admin; 2014)
"A Lot Of Information...
It was very comprehensive" (Administration of Businesses; 2014)
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Best School Tips
"Pace Yourself...
You will need to pace yourself well. One of the most important aspects of an online program is turning in your assignments on time." (Production Manager; 2013)
"Online Vs. On-Site College Classes...
I would recommend taking 1 on site college course before starting an online program. This way you can gauge which type of education setting will work best for you." (Business Manager; 2014)
"Online Classes Are Convenient, But Take Them Seriously...
Take it seriously, as it is college and you are working on a degree. It's weird to take it on your time schedule, and you can be in your pajamas at midnight taking a test. But don't confuse convenience with it being too easy. You have to put a lot of time and work into it." (Wholesale Management; 2014)
"It Is Important To Manage Time Very Well...
Get your life organized beforehand. They give you a lot of material to read." (Administration of Businesses; 2014)
"How To Succeed In Online Classes...
Spend a lot of time talking with advisors until you are sure you understand the online programs and don't have any other questions." (Business Admin; 2014)
"Dedication Takes Effort...
Make sure you really want to give up a big chunk of your life because in order to succeed you really need to dedicate time and effort into studying. Some people do not realize that earning a graduate degree is as its name implies -MASTERING a subject. In order to become a master in a subject, one must spend time understanding and fully immersing oneself into it." (Analyst; 2014)
"Ask Before You Buy...
Speak to the professors before purchasing any e-book or hard copy textbook. On several occasions I have purchased a book that was noted in the syllabus and never used it once during the course." (Business Manager; 2014)