MBA is one of the most desired PG courses in India. Rightly so, it offers a whole new palette of career opportunities. In particular cases, engaging in a dedicated full time MBA may not be feasible depending on each individual’s situation. Part time MBA is picking up popularity as it allows you to work while pursuing the MBA course. But not all part time courses are as rewarding as they are marketed to be. Choosing the right course is significant. However, how do you decide if part time MBA is for you? Here are few useful information on part time MBA programs:
Tailored fit: For working professionals who cannot relocate, part time MBA is the best way to advance their career growth. Depending on their field of work, part time MBA courses provide immense flexibility by giving tailored courses in specific industry. Today there are part time MBA programs in IT, Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Retail, Operations and so on. This not only provides the core MBA subjects but also helps in choosing specializations depending on a person’s existing role in the organization.
Support of your employer: Today many MNCs and organizations encourage their employees to take up part time MBA courses. Most companies also support in other ways like paying a part of the tuition fee, providing flexible work timings, providing study/exam holidays and so on.
Lesser cost, same quality of education: These courses deliver lectures with quality equivalent to that of a full time course and also cost relatively lesser than their full time counter parts. All this happens without halting your office work.
Apply what you learn: They say the best way to remember what you learnt is to apply it and see the benefits. Part time MBA courses provide the opportunity for you to utilize the knowledge as and when you gain it. It is like learning on the job but only in a more structured manner. Many employees witness leaps of growth in their day to day efficiency and work.
No job hunt: Simply put – No need to look for a job at the end of the course!
Be sure: There are many advantages, at the same time many disadvantages of a Part Time MBA course. One must be totally sure of taking it up as the duration of the course is usually longer than the full time courses. It needs a long term commitment. This also means shorter weekends or sometimes none at all, and assignment filled holidays and so on. A candidate should keep in mind all the reasons why he/she wants to take the course up considering the hard work and paybacks it entails.
