Weighing the Pros and Cons of MBA Night Programs
October 9th, 2008
MBA night programs are especially aimed at working people. Still, the special class schedules may or may not be for you, depending on your preferences and personal situation. This article will discuss the pros and cons of MBA night programs.
The benefits offered by night programs
With the special schedule provided by night programs, you get to keep your job. You can more or less juggle work and school because their schedules do not clash. There is no need to make special arrangements with your boss, or to find another job with a more flexible schedule. You can also enjoy free weekends with family and friends because your classes are scheduled on weeknights. While in the program, you will meet people of various professional backgrounds. This way, you can learn a little bit about the industry each classmate is from. You never know, what you learn from your classmates may help you in your career.
The problem with night programs
Here’s for a bit of a reality check: not all day jobs can be compatible with MBA night programs. If your job is quite demanding, it will most likely go beyond the 9 to 5 setup. Add the time for travel, and you just might not make it. Required overtime at work will also be your common problem. If your company is the type that requires its employees to frequently work overtime, you might miss a lot of lessons from your MBA program. Another problem to consider is if you’re a day person. If you’re not that productive at night time, you may not be able to pick up a lot from your MBA program. Having a job can also strain your mind so much during the day that you will not be able to concentrate when time comes for you to attend your class.
Taking sides
In the end, you are the one who can best assess what you can do. If you think that you will just waste time, money, and effort with a MBA night program, do not go for it. On the other hand, if you think you can handle it, or that your job is not that demanding, the night program will be perfect for you.
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