Part Time MBA

Deciding between a full-time and a part-time MBA programme is a matter of weighing the costs and benefits each option has to offer. Full-time MBA is ideal for new graduates who can afford to delay working, but they can expect to land better paying and higher ranking jobs than those without an MBA. Part-time MBA programs are often seen as less competitive than full-time programs and can take longer than two or three years to complete. The main challenge for part-timers is balancing work and school, many times at the expense of social or family time. Business schools located in large cities with financial hubs tend to attract part-time MBA candidates easily, as schools tend to be close to work. Full-time students account for over 90 percent of all MBA scholarships and fellowships, so those seeking financial aid or reduced tuition will benefit from full-time enrollment. Additionally, a university's business school reputation depends on its ranking as a full-time MBA programme, so more investment and selectivity is focused on full-time programs.

MBA programs that require students full time and physical presence on campus are called full-time MBA. All other type of MBA programs, which do not require full-time presence of students on B-School campus are part-time MBA programs. Part time MBA are created specifically for professionals with work experience. Part Time MBA provides students with the same foundation in key management concepts and disciplines as in a two-year full-time MBA. Part time MBA course work is built on the basis of that students will have diverse and extensive work experience by virtue of which they will able to related to management theories and concepts. Mode of delivery of the programs can be distance learning, weekend classes or combination of onsite and other means of delivery of learning. Major difference in delivery of Part Time and full-time MBA is pedagogy. Full time MBA are taught by extensive case studies and group work whereas Part-time MBA has more of lectures. Full Time MBA students have easy access to teachers and fellow students for discussion leading to better learning. Full Time MBA provides environment for overall development of student. Full time MBA are able to avail campus placement facility which is missing in part time MBA.