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Written by Kevin D. Malecek, Director, Part-Time MBA Program, Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management

When weighing the different formats of business education, you need first to examine yourself, your interests, and your needs. Are you going to be able to satisfy your demands for income and lifestyle if you are a full-time student? Can you allocate the amount of time necessary during your professional life for a part-time program? Do you have the time management skills and self-motivation necessary for an online program? Do you have other concerns like family, location, and academic background that may play into your decision? Before looking at specific programs, you need to have answers to questions about yourself and what you want.

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Written by: Kate E. Klepper, Associate Dean, Graduate Business Programs College of Business Administration, Northeastern University

To narrow down your search of MBA programs, you need to consider many factors and options like the ones outlined in the title. But before you decide on the style of delivery, you need to think about WHY. Why are you pursuing an MBA? Are you looking to completely transform your career? To move from one functional skill to another? Or to change industries? Are you looking to enter the corporate sector? These questions will help you determine what, besides the excellent classroom experience, a particular school or program has to offer to help you attain your goals.

Another huge factor is WHO. Who is depending on you and your income and your time? Are you supporting a partner? Kids? Parents? Can you really afford to move and earn virtually no income for the next one to two years?

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