Is an online degree just as credible as obtaining a degree the old fashioned way? Where is the best place to obtain a Marketing degree online? I don’t want to waste my time and money.
Look for an online program that is attached to an actual university instead of a program that only exists online. A lot of traditional schools are recognizing the need for non-traditional programs and offering high quality classes online. At the same time, there is also a growing industry for the diploma mills that require very little work and will issue a worthless degree.
Research the school before you enroll. Look for accreditation. Look for the transferability of credits. (If no other schools will accept transfer credits from that institution, that should tell you it’s a rotten program.) Google the school—look for reviews from students and employers. Look at the school’s graduation rates. Look at the costs associated with it. Don’t let an enrollment counselor sweet talk you or push you into signing anything until you are sure that is what you want to do. Insist on getting things in writing. If it sounds too good to be true (like you’ll finish a full degree in a really short time), it probably is.
Just do your homework and know what you are getting into BEFORE you sign anything.
Everything I have heard is that online degree programs are viewed basically the same as campus programs. You must make sure that the school is properly accredited however. Also just like with a campus program you should look into several options to see which one makes the most sense for you. This site has good info on marketing degrees and some schools for you to start your search.
June 13th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Some are, some aren’t.
Look for an online program that is attached to an actual university instead of a program that only exists online. A lot of traditional schools are recognizing the need for non-traditional programs and offering high quality classes online. At the same time, there is also a growing industry for the diploma mills that require very little work and will issue a worthless degree.
Research the school before you enroll. Look for accreditation. Look for the transferability of credits. (If no other schools will accept transfer credits from that institution, that should tell you it’s a rotten program.) Google the school—look for reviews from students and employers. Look at the school’s graduation rates. Look at the costs associated with it. Don’t let an enrollment counselor sweet talk you or push you into signing anything until you are sure that is what you want to do. Insist on getting things in writing. If it sounds too good to be true (like you’ll finish a full degree in a really short time), it probably is.
Just do your homework and know what you are getting into BEFORE you sign anything.
Good luck!
June 14th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Some or some are not. Just type in marketing degree on Google.
June 15th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Everything I have heard is that online degree programs are viewed basically the same as campus programs. You must make sure that the school is properly accredited however. Also just like with a campus program you should look into several options to see which one makes the most sense for you. This site has good info on marketing degrees and some schools for you to start your search.