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WORKING WOUNDED: Is an Online MBA Worth it?

Your email reminded me of my mom, who always spoke her mind. For example, when she felt that her daughter-in-law was too into designer clothing, she told a friend that her grandchilds first word was Visa.

My mom couldnt pass on a putdown and didnt believe in wasting money on designer clothing. These days, I feel the same way about brand-name MBA programs. Sure, Harvard and Stanford have cachet, but Im not sure outside of those two whether it really matters. Ive listed some questions to ask, below. For more, check out The Idiots Guide to Getting Your MBA Online by George Lorenzo (Alpha, 2005).

What do you hope to get out of the program? You wouldnt get a root canal just for the heck of it. Yet, many people sign up for MBA programs before they ask themselves some really hard questions about where their career is headed. The clearer your focus, the higher the odds youll end up where you want to be.

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