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Studying for an an MBA while working is no mean feat. It will almost certainly be a juggling act, but it is not impossible. Here are several tips to help you cope with both your work life and your MBA responsibilities. 1. Choose Your Program Carefully Consider all the options when looking for the right MBA program. There are many programs available that have been created for business people such as part time, evening or online programs (see below). 2. Consider Studying For An Online MBA Studying for an online MBA program will give you more flexibility and control over your…

Some degree courses may be more suitable for you than others but you should remember that according to research, around 40% of jobs available to fresh graduates are open to those with a degree in any subject. So, if you’re not sure what you want to do when you graduate, you may well be safe studying a subject you think you will enjoy, even if it may not be the one which qualifies you for a particular career. There are, of course, some careers such as medicine, dentistry and architecture which are almost impossible to enter without first gaining the…

Every year hundreds of thousands of adults around the world take the opportunity to develop their careers by means of higher education….and the good news is that higher education is for everyone regardless of age. There really is no such thing as a ‘typical’ mature student although they tend to be defined as students aged 21 or over when they begin their studies. As far as we can generalise, around half the world’s students are aged between 21 and 24, 38% between 25 and 39 and 10% over 40 when they commence their courses. There are many different reasons for…

Many students wishing to study for a degree may be put off by the high costs involved and those who dream about earning a degree in the U.S., are often deterred as it is amongst the most expensive choices in the world. HSBC’s 2014 report on the costs of studying abroad in different locations revealed that the U.S. is the third most expensive option overall, behind Australia and Singapore. HSBC calculated that the average annual cost of study in the U.S., including tuition fees and living expenses, is US$36,564. If you multiply this figure by four for most undergraduate courses…

Did you know that online learning is better for the environment than conventional face-to-face learning? A recent study has found that producing and providing online learning courses consumes an average of 90% less energy and produces 85% fewer CO2 emissions per student than conventional face-to-face courses. Although many of us make small choices to help our environment, when you consider options for helping to keep our planet clean and green, what you may not realise is the impact that online learning can make. So just how beneficial is online learning to the environment? First of all, it reduces classroom time,…

Online degrees are one of the success stories of business education as more and more students choose to pursue a distance degree from the comfort of their home. Thankfully, these days a new breed of degree programs from prestigious business schools are now entering the market, allowing online students the chance to study for a degree at leading institutions steeped in tradition, such as the University of South Wales. The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Williams of Oystermouth is the Chancellor of the University of South Wales and was installed in a major ceremony on 14 April 2014. He…

We all know that learning can be a life long experience, but today’s hectic pace and ongoing demands can make it difficult for adult students to consider going back into education. Online education can provide you with an opportunity to take a degree course that will give you an edge in the workplace or open new career doors. Work By Day? Perhaps you are considering taking a step forward in your life and career and are planning to become a online college student because of the flexibility and convenience online education provides. Online students may have a day job or…

Many university students experience times of feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and ready to throw in the towel. If you ever feel that way, you should know that you are not the only one. Everyone’s experience as a student is different. The needs and expectations of an adult student and those who are studying for an online MBA are particularly unique. Not everybody is straight out of high school, for instance. However, we can all agree on the fact – that we took all our options into consideration and decided that higher education would be the best route for us, despite its…

For many working adults, the decision to return to higher education and pursue an advanced degree is an opportunity to refocus their career, develop their skills and increase their earning potential. It is also a decision that will impact on their families and other personal commitments. Online education is a flexible solution for working adults who are keen to earn their degree without the need to compromise work or family commitments. Unicaf offers students the following tips for a successful online learning experience: Involve your family in your success. Tell your family about what you hope to achieve and how your…

Thanks to modern day technology, deciding to study for for an MBA doesn’t mean you have to relocate or pause your career and social life. More and more universities are now offering online MBA options to cater for a growing group of professionals who want to advance their education without moving or leaving work. This trend is set to continue and across the world there are now a growing number of establishments offering online options with the same curriculum and rigour as their on-campus programs. Here at Unicaf, for example, together with the University of Nicosia, we recently partnered with…