I accept that Distance Study has less value than Regular and full time study but still this is more valuable for candidates who are working professionals and willing to continue their study or attain higher education.
Second, Mr Jamesdbrma, I would like to say that it depends unto you, how much time you can spare for your study and put your effort in this regard. Do not forget hard work always pays no matter in what regard but always.
There are number of people who have studied correspondently and well established in market today, and many of them are top professionals in Industry. The same you can do if you have strong interest and ready to put forward your sincere effort.
On the same topic (Correspondence Study), I also have discussed with many member/senior and experts in past and again today, I want to convey that one must have positive thinking and approach with it. We can’t deny the value of full time study but the student/candidate are working and studying correspondence, point need to be noted, are more efficient and able to take a good position/are occupied in market due respect to their practical knowledge, understanding and experience.
Mr Jamesdbrma, I would suggest you to please go ahead and do study hard. Please do not allow negative thinking, responses to get affected your decision.
Every one has different experience and perception and knowledge, and if correspondence study has no value, than why it is being offered by all Universities even the worlds top ranking Universities are offering ..why?? that you have to understand why and need to be step ahead.
in short, enroll yourself and start your study
Best of Luck