Merits and Demerits of pursuing Distance MBA

Merits of Distance MBA

1. Flexible Study

What can be better than managing your studies and classes as per your own convenience? Although classes at Distance MBA take place as per a specific schedule, you can catch up with the lecture and notes later. Also, taking exams for the semesters are flexible. Usually, the Distance MBA course allows candidates to complete the course in four years. The semester exams are conducted twice a year. You are given choices of date, time and centre. You can register for whichever date suits you. You can also opt to skip the exam in a particular year and take it next year.

2. Saves Time & Energy

Attending daily classes along with full-time job is not possible. But in a Distance MBA programme, you don't have to give up your job for the degree. Distance MBA classes are normally held on weekends and you can access recorded lectures later too.

3. Tech-friendly Studying

You have no option but to attend physical classes in regular MBA programme. Above 70 percent plus attendance also matters. But as discussed earlier, in a Distance MBA you can study online. Also, you need not to worry about study material. The institute provides study material and online notes which you can access easily. With the availability of modern technology, Distance MBA has become more convenient.

4. Study while you earn

Sometimes situations don't match our desires. Therefore, compromises have to be made. Many students drop out of academics to support their family or earn money. But distance MBA offers you the option of earning while studying. The classes are mostly held during weekends or evening hours or in online mode, so that one can attend the office on weekdays and study on weekends.

5. Low cost

The fees of regular MBA programmes is invariably high. Not everyone can afford such high fees. Thus, many students drop the idea of pursuing MBA programme because of unavailability of funds to invest. But distance MBA takes care of this problem also as its fees is low and affordable for everyone.

Also Read: List of Distance MBA Colleges in India

2. No recognition from recruiters

Although, many good institutes offer Distance MBA but there is no campus placement support. Recruiters too prefer a regular MBA candidate over a distance MBA one, at the time of campus placement or in case of unexperienced candidature. Also, the pay package is also not quite encouraging for distance MBA students. Distance MBA is good but  can't help you in getting campus placement with high CTC. 

3. No direct contact with faculty

Many a times we need mentors to explain a concept or help in solving questions. Distance MBA lacks direct contact with the faculty. The only way to contact the faculty is through e-mails or video interaction during lectures. Most of the times, candidate has to solve problems on their own or take tuitions.