Online MBA Programs | How Much of a Time Commitment Is It??

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If you're looking at online MBA programs, you may be doing so because it gives you the best flexibility to continue working while pursuing a degree. However, it will still require some time investment on your part.

In this video, I'll share with you my experience as I near the completion of my online MBA program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and give you an idea of what kind of time commitment you should expect to make if pursuing an MBA online.

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[RichardWalls]

🙌🙌🙌 QUESTION: How many hours per class per week do you think it takes to attend class, study, and complete assignments/projects/exams? Let me know in the comments below! 👇👇👇

[audreyjones]

I completed a hybrid MS in my 40s, partly forced by Covid, and graduated December 2020 against all odds. Depending on course work, I agree the time commitment varies. Also consider how the course time is split up. My program was in semesters split into 2- 8 week sections, and 3 or 4 courses per semester. As you can imagine, with work and any chance at a personal life or sanity, I learned quickly this was too much. I backed off to 2 courses the first 8 weeks, and 1 course the second 8 weeks. There was no break between semesters (except for Christmas and Easter, and I did not take summer off. When it comes to research papers/capstone/literature reviews, I felt it was more challenging to organize time. It takes a lot of discipline and drive, but if I could do it, you can do it too. I am now looking into online PhD programs, which goes against the classic academia style thinking (that you need to suffer years of broke misery), but I think there is a strong movement in this direction. I also love doing things others say I could never do. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it, or that it is a waste of money. Do your research, commit, and follow through. I doubled my income in less than 2 years...and I was making a good living already.

[Crystal-jrlp]

My online MBA program is one class of 3 credits every 8 weeks. I spend anywhere from 7 to 21 hours per week depending on course workload and difficulty.

[keatonriley]

Thanks for your video!! I cannot wait to begin my program this August. I will be tuning into your other videos🙌🏾

[ibmaui]

Richard, I loved this series! I've recently finished my undergrad while on active duty in he military. I'm currently looking into programs that I can do online and that are military friendly.

With that being said I've found an MBA program at Western Kentucky that military TA will cover in full, zero money out of my pocket! My question for you is, does a strong program matter all that much? What are your thoughts on Western Kentucky?

[skateata]

I work in financial aid at a university and I don't have a degree remotely related to bussiness or finance. I learned everything on the job. Trying to decide if I even want to bother with an MBA since I don't need one. 🤔

[armondbrown]

E. 😂😂 man, thank you so much! I'm hoping to utilize weekends well to make good on all my other commitments

[derekclark]

Hey Richard! Thanks for the videos. QUESTION: how was your experience doing a capstone project for an online MBA? Did you submit a pre-recorded presentation async essentially? Or do a research paper? etc. Trying to get a better sense of what a capstone project would entail for an online MBA. Much appreciated!

[ynkybomber]

It is a lot of work and it takes a lot of time.

[patriotsilitonga]

Hi Richard, first of all thank you for all your videos regarding UIUC, you are one of the reasons I applied to this program, and I will start the cours on August (if I proceed), just wondering, do you have experience that your class mate are coming from Asia which has huge time different? If yes, do you know how they manage it?

Regards,

[yakpir]

Hi Richard, are most online MBAs flexible in terms of how many classes you take a semester? I work full time and don’t want to be completely overwhelmed and miserable, so wondering if going at a slower pace is a option?

[JohnWick-prbe]

Hi Richard,
I just get accepted at UCL Online Global MBA. My main concern on online MBA is that i'm not able to cope with the assignments or lessons that they are given. At least if im in physical class i can ask a questions to a professor or my class mate but online its very difficult. How is the overall experience you would say.

[markovuksanovic]

started watching your videos, great work . do you have any opinion about Cal State Downtown LA Full Time MBA ?

[sabarashumi]

Hi Richard,
Mother of 4 children under 7 years old and looking to enroll to a MBA program. any recommendation/tips for me ?

[AviationGuide]

Hey Richard! I am about to apply this program. Is there any thesis requirement ay the end of this program? Thanks man.

[jeremyi]

I currently have 2 more terms left until I obtain my bachelors degree….and I plan to go for masters shortly afterwards. I guess my question is how do you feel about Southern New Hampshire University? Pretty inexpensive compared to major colleges for an online Masters program, but I feel like they have a stigma because of their name

[sachingajbhiye]

Love the content, want to ask is Purdue global online MBA is good ?

[bayleyrylance]

Would it be okay to do an online MBA programme rather than going to university and college or will this not work out

[JonathanHorowitzPhD]

Thank you! How many weeks is a typical class?

[laocaviajera]

Great videos. Plus you are very handsome!