Is a Part-Time/Weekend MBA Worth It? Here’s How to Calculate Your ROI

Is a Part-Time/Weekend MBA Worth It? Here’s How to Calculate Your ROI

Is a Part-Time/Weekend MBA Worth It? Here’s How to Calculate Your ROI. Thinking about going back to school for your MBA while juggling work, family, and everything else? You’re in good company. One of the most common questions we hear is: “How do I know if this investment will pay off?” Let’s talk about ROI—Return […]

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Frustration, Desire, and Fears: What Drives Part-Time MBA Decisions-AI generated image

Frustration, Desire, and Fears: What Drives Part-Time MBA Decisions?

Let me share an example. Years ago, an incoming EMBA student told me his graduation reward would be a sports car—a symbol of success and immediate satisfaction. But a year later, after a finance class on real estate investments, his priorities shifted. By graduation, he and his classmates were discussing models to value their first rental property. His perspective had evolved from seeking instant gratification to focusing on long-term wealth building.

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Uncertain Times? Invest in Yourself!

The ROI on a Graduate Education Is More Than Just Salary With economic uncertainty, rapid AI advancements, and global instability, the future of work is more unpredictable than ever. Job security is no longer guaranteed, and industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In times like these, investing in graduate education—especially an MBA—has historically been

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MBA Experiential Learning

Experiential learning in MBA programs is a major feature that students look for. Last month, I co-presented at the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC) conference in Panama City, Panama on how VCU’s EMBA program plans and deploys experiential learning for students. As a prospective MBA student considering a part-time or weekend program, you should ask about

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AI generated inmage from Canva using this prompt "An MBA student visiting a university campus in late summer, impressionist style, warm tones, trees with green and golden leaves, students walking, old brick buildings in the background." Rolling Admissions

What Does Rolling Admissions Mean?

Rolling admissions is a process where a school accepts and evaluates applications as they are received rather than waiting for a set deadline. This means that the admissions committee reviews applications and makes decisions throughout the admission period until all the seats are filled. For prospective students, this translates to some seats still available for the next cohort, even as the application season progresses.

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