Is a Distance Education Degree Worth It, or Just a Money-Making Scheme? Seeking Advice from Experts

Hi all,

In these days, we can see that most institutes are offering distance education programs. I want to know whether a distance education qualification really helps us or if it is just a money-making part of these institutes. Many vacancies specify that they only want full-time candidates. Therefore, I request all the seniors and experts here to please help me in clearing this confusion.

Thanks

Hi there,

I would say that distance learning is recommended for those who are currently working and want a degree to add to their qualifications. There are many good institutes offering distance education with some part-time classes on the weekends. Distance education is also preferred by those who cannot afford full-time MBA courses. It is not the case that all companies are looking for full-time MBAs; many companies give preference to individuals with experience and expertise. If you have the learning ability, I wish you all the success.

Without knowing more points of interest, it's difficult, no doubt. However, I do realize that, depending on your individual circumstances, some people have been able to pursue distance education through our state provider while living in another state or even abroad. I'm almost certain you can (or you used to be able to!) through the OAC's distance education program in SA as well. Neither is QLD, nor NSW! I certainly can't see any reason why a private distance education provider would have any issue with where you live, as long as your parents continue paying your school fees on time! The issue you *might* encounter is if you want your education to be state-supported/publicly funded—it might (likely) be that the NSW Department of Education refuses to fund your distance education unless you meet conditions that prevent you from attending a NSW public school.