Types of MBA Courses

Type's of MBA Courses

There are many different disciplines that can be taken if you want to do an MBA. Some of the most common include:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• E-Business/E-Commerce
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Information Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management

You need to decide what you want to achieve with your MBA and which type of MBA program will suit you best and how long you would like to study for. Types of MBA programs include:

Full time MBA - A full time MBA program can last one or two years. Students who choose this program usually enters with a good amount of real- world work experience before embarking on this program. Doing a full time MBA requires you to attend university 5 days a week, however there may be some weekend and evening working expected as well as completing assignments.

One year full time MBA programs are designed for students with a significant amount of business experience and the course focuses on management skills.

Part-time MBA - This type of MBA suits students who want to balance their current job with an MBA. Most part-time MBA programs require you to attend classes on weekday evenings, after working hours or on the weekends. The part-time program normally lasts three years or more.

Executive MBA (EMBA) - This MBA program is largely popular among working executives and managers who want to expand their expertise or add to their existing knowledge. EMBA students usually have a higher level of work experience, some having at least 10 years worth. Most EMBAs are completed in less than two years.

Distance Learning/Online Learning MBA - This program offers students to achieve a MBA whilst still committing to work, family, or any other commitments. The MBA is taken using interactive CDs, printed materials and using online facilities. It is perfect if you are constantly on the go and you can also do an entire MBA online.