Once upon a time an online degree was not considered as valuable as a degree earned full time. Things change. Sue Shellenbarger wrote on her Wall Street Journal Column that
Online degrees were once seen as less prestigious than traditional on-campus programs, but they've been rising in status, says John Kim, global section leader of capital markets for Korn/Ferry International, an executive recruiting firm based in Los Angeles. Employers' attitudes depend partly on the caliber of the program. For more information about accredited distance-learning M.B.A. programs, see www.GetEducated.com. Another site, www.BusinessWeek.com, offers profiles of distance-learning programs.
Wall Street isn't any different from other sectors in recognizing the value of an online degree, Mr. Kim says. Beyond its value as a credential, the ability to earn an online degree while working signals strong time-management skills. Nevertheless, he adds, competitive pressures are driving Wall Street firms "to value strong track record and crisis-management skills over additional degrees.
This is certainly a great news to all our current and prospective students.
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