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Do B-schools value a degree got through distance learning

by girlinblack » Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:28 am
Does anyone know whether B-schools value a degree or diploma that one has obtained through a distance learning course from an not so well known university?

This degree is a post graduate degree. But the courses were taken in a pure self study mode with absolutely no class room interactions. There was no web based instructor led teaching as well.

Any inputs on how to cover this in B-school App? Is it better to add it as an additional coursework or a graduate degree?
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by throughmba » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:44 am
Hi

Where is this degree accredited to?

Mention it as an additional coursework. The effect may be of you getting a degree but it was just an additional coursework.

Do you want to get points for that?
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by Kaneisha Grayson » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:21 am
Hi GirlinBlack,

If you indeed earned a degree through this program, you should probably note that in your application as well as submit your transcript. This is a time when I think it would be best to call the admissions office of 1-2 of your target schools and ask them about this. Admissions consultants like me are often working from past experience but the admissions office can give you a DEFINITIVE answer. Don't ever worry that it will count against you to ask about an unclear situation like this. I call admissions offices all the time when I am not 100% sure about something and they never ask for my name or if I'm applying, etc.

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by EduGirl85 » Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:07 pm
I think it will depend on the B School you apply to. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with a degree through distance learning, as long as you did the work to earn it, which should be evident in your transcripts. If you need some help finding more schools to apply to, check out my website to find the right school for you.
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