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WELCOME!……to the new website specially designed for current and graduate students of the TCNJ – RTC Master of Education in Instruction program! Of course, we welcome prospective students as well. As you all know, the program is a statewide off-campus based experience and we are always looking for ways to build and enhance a sense of community among our current, past and possibly future students. We hope that this website will be a meaningful step in that direction, a step that will encourage you to visit and re-visit our site often as we provide ways for you to connect with other teachers in the program (including both M.Ed. students and course instructors). This is a website that is in development and we will be adding to it over the coming weeks and months. We also hope to feature networking and other professional opportunities that our students have told us they want to know more about. As you explore this site, please notice that we list grant opportunities for teachers, research papers written by RTC graduates, links to conferences, blogs, websites and professional organizations that we think will help you meet your own “PIP”. We also hope it will become a way for you to communicate with each other, and with us, on an on-going basis. Mostly, we hope this will be a cyber-space where RTC students can continue to learn, express their needs and ask questions as we collaboratively build an extended RTC community for some of the New Jersey area’s best teachers!

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Plan 1 The earliest you’ll start repaying your student loan is the April after you leave your course. You’ll only start repaying your loan if your annual income is over £17,335. This amount changes on 6 April every year. You stop paying if your income drops below this amount. Plan 2 If you’re already studying, the earliest you’ll start repaying your student loan is April 2016 - even if you drop out of your course early. If you start studying in September 2015 or later, the earliest you’ll start repaying is the April after you leave your course. In either case, you’ll only start repaying your loan if your annual income is over £21,000. You stop paying if your income drops below this amount. Students must meet two eligibility requirements: personal eligibility and course/institution eligibility. Personal eligibility principally concerns the student's residency status. To achieve course/institution eligibility, the student must be studying for an undergraduate degree at a UK degree-awarding institution or other verified higher education institution (HEI). In addition, students on some teacher, youth and community worker courses are also eligible for SLC support.[13] From academic year 2016/17, students aged under 30 studying for a postgraduate Taught Masters at a UK degree-awarding institution or other verified HEI will also be eligible for a £10000 student loan.[14] Tuition fee loan[edit] All full-time students are entitled to a tuition fee loan which covers the full cost of the tuition fee. From the 2012/13 academic year, universities are entitled to charge up to £3,465 for pre-2012 students and up to £9000 for post-2012 students. Since academic year 2006/07 when variable tuition fees of up to £3000 were introduced by Tony Blair's Labour government, the maximum tuition fee had been increased each year with the April forecast for RPIX inflation for the following academic year. For academic year 2010/11 the maximum tuition fee had reached £3290[15] and in the 2011/12 academic year the tuition fee was raised again to £3,375. The "old system" maximum tuition fee was raised one last time for academic year 2012/13 to £3465, a level it has remained for subsequent academic years in England. For courses starting after 1st September in the academic year 2012/13 the maximum tuition fee cap was raised to a maximum of £9,000 per year for full time students and £6,750 for part time students where the HEI has an access agreement in place, and a maximum of £6000 and £4500 respectively where the HEI does not. Scottish and Welsh universities were also entitled to raise their tuition fees, however Scottish-domiciled students studying in Scotland are entitled to free tuition and the Welsh Assembly pays any tuition fees for Welsh-domiciled students over and above the "old system" cap as uprated by inflation - £3810 for academic year 2015/16.[16] Northern Ireland retained the existing post-2006 student loan system. Both pre-2012 and post-2012 maximum tuition fees have been frozen at 2012/13 levels in England since academic year 2012/13. Elsewhere the "old system" cap has continued to be uprated annually with the April forecast for RPIX inflation for the following academic year. Maintenance loan[edit] All eligible UK-domiciled students are also entitled to a maintenance loan, which is designed to help pay for living costs whilst at university. All students are entitled to a set amount, with those living at home entitled to less and those living away from home in London entitled to more. For the 2009/2010 academic year, the maintenance loan was set at £2,763 for students living at home; £4,998 for students living in London; and £3,564 for students living at universities elsewhere in the UK.[17] Students from low-income households may qualify for an increased maintenance loan and/or maintenance grant (for every £1 of maintenance grant received the maintenance loan entitlement reduces by £0.50). For the 2009/2010 academic year, students living at home were entitled to an extra £1,075 (bringing the total loan to £3,838); students living in London were entitled to an extra £1,940 (bringing the total loan to £6,928); and students living elsewhere in the UK were entitled to an extra £1,386 (bringing the total loan to £4,950). The precise threshold for qualifying as a low-income household varies depending on which country of the UK the student resides in, and is set between two bands, with very poor students receiving the full extra money and less-poor students receiving only a partial extra amount.[17] For "old system" (i.e. pre-2012) students and "new system" (i.e. post-2012) students in academic year 2014/2015, the maximum maintenance loan rates rose by 1% for students studying both in and outside of London. For post-2012 students in 2014/15, those living away from home studying outside of London could access maximum loans of £5,555 (up from £5,500 for 2013/14), while those living away from home studying in London could access maximum loans of £7,751 (up from £7,675 for 2013/14).[18] For academic year 2015/16, maximum maintenance loan rates for both pre-2012 and post-2012 students will rise by forecast RPIX inflation (3.34%). The post-2012 maximum maintenance loan (for students living away from home, outside London) will rise from £5555 to £5740 and the pre-2012 maximum maintenance loan (for students living away from home, outside London) will rise from £5000 to £5167. Maintenance grant[edit] As well as being entitled to an increased loan, students from low-income households are also entitled to a maintenance grant, which does not have to be repaid. Like the extra maintenance loan, the precise threshold for qualifying as a low-income household varies depending on which county of the UK the student resides in, and is set between two bands, with very poor students receiving the full grant and less-poor students receiving only a partial grant.[19] For the 2009/2010 academic year, students from England and Wales were entitled to a grant of up to £2,906; students from Scotland £2,105; and students from Northern Ireland £3,406.[17] Maximum maintenance grants in England were frozen at 2009/10 levels in academic years 2010/11 and 2011/12. The 2012 Higher Education reforms in England brought a higher maximum maintenance grant of £3250 in 2012/13 for "new system" students and the maximum pre-2012 maintenance grant for "old system" students was increased by inflation for the first time in 3 years from £2906 to £2984. Maintenance grants on both systems were uprated by forecast RPIX inflation (3.2%) in academic year 2013/14 and by 1% in academic year 2014/15. For academic year 2015/16 maintenance grants on both systems will be frozen at 2014/15 levels: the post-2012 maintenance grant being frozen at £3387 and the pre-2012 maintenance grant being frozen at £3110. Other grants[edit] The SLC provides other grants, such as the Special Support Grant which is available for students on benefits.[19] However, the tuition fee loan, maintenance loan and maintenance grant are by far the most common assistance that the SLC provides. On the "old system" (pre-2012) higher education institutions themselves charging the maximum tuition fee are legally obliged to give a non-repayable bursary worth a minimum of 10% of the tuition fee to students in receipt of a full maintenance grant.[20] On the "new system" (post-2012) no such requirement exists, however those institutions charging more than the basic fee level of £6000 (full-time) need to include some support for disadvantaged students in their access agreements which need to be approved by OFFA. 3. What you pay You pay back 9% of your income over the minimum amount of: £17,335 for Plan 1 £21,000 for Plan 2 Interest starts being added to your loan from when you get your first payment. How much you pay depends on which plan you’re on. Plan 1 Your income per year Monthly repayments £17,335 and under £0 £20,000 £23 £25,000 £61 £30,000 £98 £50,000 £248 Interest on Plan 1 You currently pay interest of 0.9% on Plan 1. Plan 2 Your income per year Monthly repayments £21,000 and under £0 £25,000 £30 £30,000 £67 £50,000 £217 Interest on Plan 2 While you’re studying, interest is inflation plus 3%. Income Interest rate £21,000 or less Inflation £21,000 to £41,000 Inflation plus up to 3% Over £41,000 Inflation plus 3% The Student Loans Company has more information on how they calculate interest. If you have 2 or more jobs Your employers will deduct repayments from your salary - but only for the jobs where you earn over the minimum amount. HMRC may send you a tax return to make a self assessment of the repayments you owe for the whole year. You’ll need to pay 9% of all your income over the threshold - but any repayments you’ve already made from your salary will be deducted from this. Keep all your payslips and P60 - you’ll need them if you claim a refund. If you’re an employee and you do a tax return You might end up paying your loan back sooner if your income from savings and investments is over £2,000 a year.

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This is the first year Princeton Review has ranked online MBA programs. The motivation, says the company’s director of content development David Soto, is that the number of schools offering online MBAs is growing rapidly, from 68 schools in 2008 to 90 in 2012. As the online option becomes more accepted, greater numbers of students are taking advantage of the ability to keep working and earning while they study, and to avoid uprooting themselves to go to school far from home. “Students are reluctant to give up two years of salary to go to school,” says Soto, “and you can go to a great school, even a school across the world in Madrid. The online option is leveling the playing field for students who want flexibility.” The No. 3 school on Princeton Review’s list is IE University in Spain, which charges $58,320 for an online degree. The mean base salary for IE graduates is $113,800. When Princeton Review asked students how they chose an online school, reputation was the top criterion. Then came convenience and in third place, field of study. I would have thought that cost would matter more, but it was the last item on students’ lists. Still, the cost savings at some schools is substantial. At Auburn University in Auburn, AL, an online MBA costs just $27,900, compared to an on-campus degree, which is $65,500. Some other interesting statistics: 47% of the 2,000 online MBA students surveyed by Princeton Review were “career changers.” Some 42% of students surveyed at the top 25 schools said their employers were helping pay for their degree at an average of 61% of the degree cost. Also 44% of students said they got a promotion while earning their online MBA and their average base salary increase on completing the degree was 25%. After Kenan-Flagler and ahead of IE University is the No. 2 school, Indiana University-Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business, which graduates students with a mean starting salary of $107,400. Kelley ranks at No. 19 on the Forbes list.
this is understandable, given the value of the connections students make with professors who have links to startup funding streams and established businesses, and the invaluable connections students make with other students who can become future business partners (and alumni donors). Example: Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp, Harvard business school chums and founders of successful five-year-old beauty subscription service Birchbox, which has raised more than $60 million in venture capital. But Soto says 11 of the top 25 online schools require students to take part in at least one face-to-face immersion experience, and many of the online classes include real-time interactions like live chats. At UNC Chapel Hill, for instance, students must do two immersions. They can pick between international destinations like Mumbai where they attend three days of lectures with professors and business people, or San Francisco, where they can study either innovation and entrepreneurial thinking or data analytics and decision-making. But a brief immersion is obviously not the same as spending two years on campus with fellow students and professors. Still, for an increasing number of people who want business degrees but also want to hold onto their jobs and take advantage of their employers’ willingness to pay a share of tuition, while staying put in their communities, an online program is a compelling option. Princeton Review based its ranking onsurveys it conducted during the 2014 academic year of students and administrators. It only looked at MBAs that offer at least 75% of their program of study online. It asked students about everything from their satisfaction with professors to the technology platform. Of the administration, it asked about topics ranging from admissions selectivity to the number of faculty members that have dedicated office hours for online MBA students. For the complete methodology The Princeton Review developed the surveys with the assistance of an advisory board formed for this project in 2014. Advisory board members included faculty and administrators at top institutions offering online MBA programs. The survey for school administrators, which evaluated more than 30 fields, covers admissions selectivity, graduation and retention rates, faculty training and credentials, technological infrastructure, student indebtedness, and career outcomes among other items. The survey for students, which also evaluates more than 30 unique fields, allows students to rate their faculty, their fellow students, career preparation, academics, the technology platform, and overall satisfaction with their programs. Student Survey fields include: Program expectations Business school is meeting my academic expectations. How positive of an impact do you believe obtaining your degree from this program will have on your career in the immediate future? How positive of an impact do you believe obtaining your degree from this program will have on your career in the long term? Fellow Students Your business school classmates: Contribute to an intellectually challenging atmosphere. Help fellow students. Are the type of people you want to network with after graduation. Academics My program has done a good job of enhancing my skills in the following areas. operations teamwork communication/interpersonal skills presentation skills quantitative skills software skills How would you rate the depth and breadth of classes available through your program? Administration How well is your program run? Faculty Overall, how good are your professors as teachers? How engaging are your professors in their lectures and associated offerings? How well do your professors utilize the online platform? How accessible are your professors? Program Technology How would you rate the technology/platform of your coursework? Please rate how your school helps facilitate interaction with your fellow classmates in live online classes How well does your school help facilitate interaction with your fellow classmates outside of the classroom? Please rate the quality of the tools your school uses in the online environment (Videos, asynchronous content, feedback tools) In cases where there is a technology issue, how would you rate the speed and efficiency with which the school resolves the problem? Immersion Programs If you have participated, how would you rate the quality of your experience with the immersion programs? Career Services Please rate the effectiveness and counsel of career services office. How invested do you feel your school is in advancing your career and life goals? How effective are the resources that have been put into place to help you achieve your career and life goals? Overall Satisfaction Overall how satisfied are you with your decision to enroll in your program? Do you feel that you will graduate within the prescribed range of time for your program, without incurring any added expenses? Are you satisfied with the efforts of the administration to ensure you complete the program in your target time? Alumni have been helpful in my job search/career advancement? How likely is it that you would recommend your program to a friend or colleague?

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At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, No. 11 on Forbes’ most recent list of the nation’s top business schools, a two-year MBA costs $111,000 in tuition and fees.online MBA costs just $27,900 But the school now offers the same degree online, at a 13% discount ($97,000). According to a new list of the 25 top online MBA programs from test prep company Princeton Review, Kenan-Flagler is No. 1, with an average quantitative GRE score of 156 and a mean base salary for graduates of $112,000. This is the first year Princeton Review has ranked online MBA programs. The motivation, says the company’s director of content development David Soto, is that the number of schools offering online MBAs is growing rapidly, from 68 schools in 2008 to 90 in 2012. As the online option becomes more accepted, greater numbers of students are taking advantage of the ability to keep working and earning while they study, and to avoid uprooting themselves to go to school far from home. “Students are reluctant to give up two years of salary to go to school,” says Soto, “and you can go to a great school, even a school across the world in Madrid. The online option is leveling the playing field for students who want flexibility.”
The No. 3 school on Princeton Review’s list is IE University in Spain, which charges $58,320 for an online degree. The mean base salary for IE graduates is $113,800. When Princeton Review asked students how they chose an online school, reputation was online MBAs is growing rapidly the top criterion. Then came convenience and in third place, field of study.online MBAs is growing rapidly I would have thought that cost would matter more, but it was the last item on students’ lists. Still, the cost savings at some schools is substantial. At Auburn University in Auburn, AL, an online MBA costs just $27,900, compared to an on-campus degree, which is $65,500. online MBA costs just $27,900 and online MBAs is growing rapidly Some other interesting statistics: 47% of the 2,000 online MBA students surveyed by Princeton Review were “career changers.” Some 42% of students surveyed at the top 25 schools said their employers were helping pay for their degree at an average of 61% of the degree cost. Also 44% of students said they got a promotion while earning their online MBA and their average base salary increase on completing the degree was 25%. After Kenan-Flagler and ahead of IE University is the No. 2 school, Indiana University-Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business,online MBAs is growing rapidly which graduates students with a mean starting salary of $107,400. Kelley ranks at No. 19 on the Forbes list.So far, none of the schools at the top of the Forbes list—Stanford,online MBA costs just $27,900 Chicago’s Booth school, Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg K -1.47%, Dartmouth’s Tuck school and Columbia, do not offer online degrees. To me, this is understandable, given the value of the connections students make with professors who have links to startup funding streams and established businesses, and the invaluable connections students make with other students who can become future business partners (and alumni donors). Example: Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp, Harvard business school chums and founders of successful five-year-old beauty subscription service Birchbox, which has raised more than $60 million in venture capital. But Soto says 11 of the top 25 online schools require online MBA costs just $27,900 students to take part in at least one face-to-face immersion experience, and many of the online classes include real-time interactions like live chats. At UNC Chapel Hill, for instance, students must do two immersions. They can pick between international destinations like Mumbai where they attend three days of lectures with professors and business people, or San Francisco, where they can study either innovation and entrepreneurial thinking or data analytics and decision-making. But a brief immersion is obviously not the same as spending two years on campus with fellow students and professors.
Still, for an increasing number of people who want business degrees but also want to hold onto their jobs and take advantage of their employers’ willingness to pay a share of tuition, while staying put in their communities, an online program is a compelling option. Princeton Review based its ranking onsurveys it conducted during the 2014 academic year of students and administrators. It only looked at MBAs that offer at least 75% of their program of study online.online MBA costs just $27,900 It asked students about everything from their satisfaction with professors to the technology platform. Of the administration,online MBA costs just $27,900 it asked about topics ranging from admissions selectivity to the number of faculty members that have dedicated office hours for online MBA students. For the complete methodology

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At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, No. 11 on Forbes’ most recent list of the nation’s top business schools, a two-year MBA costs $111,000 in tuition and fees.online MBA costs just $27,900 But the school now offers the same degree online, at a 13% discount ($97,000). According to a new list of the 25 top online MBA programs from test prep company Princeton Review, Kenan-Flagler is No. 1, with an average quantitative GRE score of 156 and a mean base salary for graduates of $112,000. This is the first year Princeton Review has ranked online MBA programs. The motivation, says the company’s director of content development David Soto, is that the number of schools offering online MBAs is growing rapidly, from 68 schools in 2008 to 90 in 2012. As the online option becomes more accepted, greater numbers of students are taking advantage of the ability to keep working and earning while they study, and to avoid uprooting themselves to go to school far from home. “Students are reluctant to give up two years of salary to go to school,” says Soto, “and you can go to a great school, even a school across the world in Madrid. The online option is leveling the playing field for students who want flexibility.”
The No. 3 school on Princeton Review’s list is IE University in Spain, which charges $58,320 for an online degree. The mean base salary for IE graduates is $113,800. When Princeton Review asked students how they chose an online school, reputation was online MBAs is growing rapidly the top criterion. Then came convenience and in third place, field of study.online MBAs is growing rapidly I would have thought that cost would matter more, but it was the last item on students’ lists. Still, the cost savings at some schools is substantial. At Auburn University in Auburn, AL, an online MBA costs just $27,900, compared to an on-campus degree, which is $65,500. online MBA costs just $27,900 and online MBAs is growing rapidly Some other interesting statistics: 47% of the 2,000 online MBA students surveyed by Princeton Review were “career changers.” Some 42% of students surveyed at the top 25 schools said their employers were helping pay for their degree at an average of 61% of the degree cost. Also 44% of students said they got a promotion while earning their online MBA and their average base salary increase on completing the degree was 25%. After Kenan-Flagler and ahead of IE University is the No. 2 school, Indiana University-Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business,online MBAs is growing rapidly which graduates students with a mean starting salary of $107,400. Kelley ranks at No. 19 on the Forbes list.So far, none of the schools at the top of the Forbes list—Stanford,online MBA costs just $27,900 Chicago’s Booth school, Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg K -1.47%, Dartmouth’s Tuck school and Columbia, do not offer online degrees. To me, this is understandable, given the value of the connections students make with professors who have links to startup funding streams and established businesses, and the invaluable connections students make with other students who can become future business partners (and alumni donors). Example: Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp, Harvard business school chums and founders of successful five-year-old beauty subscription service Birchbox, which has raised more than $60 million in venture capital. But Soto says 11 of the top 25 online schools require online MBA costs just $27,900 students to take part in at least one face-to-face immersion experience, and many of the online classes include real-time interactions like live chats. At UNC Chapel Hill, for instance, students must do two immersions. They can pick between international destinations like Mumbai where they attend three days of lectures with professors and business people, or San Francisco, where they can study either innovation and entrepreneurial thinking or data analytics and decision-making. But a brief immersion is obviously not the same as spending two years on campus with fellow students and professors.
Still, for an increasing number of people who want business degrees but also want to hold onto their jobs and take advantage of their employers’ willingness to pay a share of tuition, while staying put in their communities, an online program is a compelling option. Princeton Review based its ranking onsurveys it conducted during the 2014 academic year of students and administrators. It only looked at MBAs that offer at least 75% of their program of study online.online MBA costs just $27,900 It asked students about everything from their satisfaction with professors to the technology platform. Of the administration,online MBA costs just $27,900 it asked about topics ranging from admissions selectivity to the number of faculty members that have dedicated office hours for online MBA students. For the complete methodology

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The best online MBA programs offer you a way to get your degree while living a well-balanced life without sacrificing your current job, earnings and/or family. Learning as much as you can will lay the foundation for your educational success. There are a number of items to take into consideration. In order to satisfy your educational requirements, you must choose an online MBA program that meets your career goals. Taking a program that teaches you about computer technology, when your interest is in management, will be wasting your time and resources. Take the time to determine what area you want to study to earn your MBA. Determine where your passion lies. It also helps to look at career or job projection figures to find out which fields are expected to grow. This makes finding a new position easier once you earn your MBA. Go online and search for sites that offer your specialty. Make a list and use it as your foundation for research. As you study each site, notice whether you are comfortable with what they offer or not. If not, cross them off your list. Think about your favorite local university. They may offer an online version of applicable real-life coursework. Choosing the right online program goes far toward making you a happy and productive student that looks forward to earning your MBA. Online MBA programs come at a variety of different costs, depending upon the courses offered and technology used. As with any decision involving your finances, make certain that you can afford the tuition. If you find the tuition reasonable, but are unable to make stipulated payment amounts or dates, ask about a payment plan. Some online programs will offer payment plans to encourage enrollment and ease student’s financial worries. When making these arrangements, ask whether your payments will affect your credit rating. Also ask for a copy of the payment arrangement for your records. Check into what type of payment is acceptable. Some online schools will offer Paypal as a payment option for convenience purposes. Ask if there are additional fees for payments. Make certain you understand what type of payment is acceptable before enrolling in any online program.

How to Become a Lawyer

You hear about lawyers and lawsuits in the news all the time. But have you ever wondered what it takes to be a lawyer? What do lawyers do on a day-to-day basis? What salary does a lawyer typically earn? Why is a law degree one of the most sought after professional degrees? For starters, lawyers come from all walks and stages of life. For example, some people decide they want to be lawyers at an early stage in their lives and attend college on a "pre-law" track. Others may decide to enter law school after graduating from college because they aren’t ready for a "real job" or because someone in their family is a lawyer. And other people go to college and enter the work force, only later deciding to pursue law as a second career. People who become lawyers as a second career are made up of former teachers, accountants, nurses, engineers, librarians, or any other profession you can imagine. The bottom line is this: lawyers come from every kind of background and stage of life. While lawyers’ backgrounds are diverse, there is a general path that must be followed to be a lawyer. In short, in order to be a lawyer you must: (1) graduate from high school (or get your GED), (2) graduate from a 4-year college with a Bachelor’s degree, (3) graduate from law school, (4) pass a state bar exam, and (5) find a legal job. Once you become a lawyer, the possibilities of what you can do with your law degree and training are quite numerous. For example, you could work as a trial lawyer, be a law clerk for a judge, join the military as a Judge Advocate General, become a special agent with the FBI, enter the business world, etc. The main point is that a law degree opens many doors. As you can begin to see, what lawyers do on a day-to-day basis and the career paths that come with achieving a law degree can vary drastically from one lawyer to another. However, certain careers and educational backgrounds tend to better prepare one for becoming a lawyer. And if you know what you want to do with your law degree before you enter law school, you can choose the studies and training to get you where you want to go quicker. We like to call this "thinking backwards" – i.e. think about where you want to go (your goals), then figure out how to get there one step at a time. In this article, we’ll explore where lawyers come from, what it takes to be a lawyer, what lawyers do, and the timeline in detail for becoming a lawyer. We’ll explore all these questions and more to see if the legal profession is one that appeals to you. Next, we’ll look at whether you’re cut out to be a lawyer.
Although you have already learned that lawyers come from all walks and stages of life, lawyers do have one universal feature in common. Above all, lawyers are problem-solvers. Do you enjoy and/or excel at solving other people’s issues and concerns? Or do you tend to shun away from others’ problems? Do you see a problem as an opportunity or as a roadblock? Skilled lawyers tend to enjoy analyzing and finding solutions to difficult questions and concerns. Skilled lawyers are also great communicators. They need to be good at such skills as reading, writing, and speaking. Depending on what law career one chooses, a lawyer may focus on one form of communication over the rest. For example, trial lawyers are well versed in oral advocacy – i.e. speaking in front of juries and others on behalf of a client. Other lawyers may devote the bulk of their time to legal writing, such as law clerks who work for a judge. Overall, however, lawyers tend to use all forms of communication in some way or another. So how do you know if you are the lawyer type? If you like to challenge your mental intellect, then this could be a career path for you. Becoming a lawyer is not for the faint-hearted, but with hard work and persistence it is very realistic that you could be successful in this profession. The path to becoming a lawyer is not a sprint; it is a marathon.

Online MBA Degree

Schools offering legitimate online MBA programs have regional accreditation and expect at least a year of rigorous coursework. Check for accreditation by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Many online MBA programs are cohort-based, which means that groups of students are admitted simultaneously and complete their online classes together. Some online MBA programs have students complete a course, workshop or seminar residency on campus. Here is a brief overview of online MBA programs, broken down by region. Western The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University offers a full- and part-time customizable MBA program with a 4-day orientation residency in the first year. Colorado State University's program, lasting 2-4 years, has no cohort and no residency requirement. The Washington State University program, without cohort or residency, takes 1-6 years. Midwestern The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University has a 2-year MBA with a 1-week residency at the start of each year. At the College of Business and Economics at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, MBA students choose among seven areas of emphasis. They have no cohort and no residency. Southern The School of Management at University of Texas at Dallas has a no-cohort MBA without residency. Completion requires three years if taking two courses per semester. Northeastern The University of Massachusetts at Lowell offers an online MBA program lasting 2-5 years. The program isn't cohort-based; no residency is required. Suffolk University's program via Sawyer Business School takes 10 months to five years. There's no cohort and no residency. The 2-year MBA program at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Worldcampus) involves 1-week residencies in the third and eighth terms. Fox School of Business at Temple University offers a 2-year MBA with three residencies and Enterprise Management Consulting Practice consulting to an organization or firm. Clarkson University's online MBA in Supply Chain Management takes 2-5 years. There's no cohort, but each autumn brings a 3-day residency. To continue researching, browse degree options below for course curriculum, prerequisites and financial aid information. Or, learn more about the subject by reading the related articles below:

Why an Online MBA?


Now that you’ve decided that an MBA is what you need to get your career to the next level, it’s time to begin looking at what type of MBA program would be the best choice for you. There are many options when it comes to formats: on-campus full-time or part-time programs; evening or weekend courses for working professionals; and accelerated programs for those who want to earn their MBA in the shortest amount of time. If you are looking for an off-campus program that won’t require you to be at a certain place at a specific time, an online program may be right for you. Online MBA programs offer a unique learning experience that can often be customized to meet personal preferences, schedules or goals. These types of programs can be a great choice for independent learners who prefer self-directed study in which they set the pace for course completion.
Online Versus Campus Learning

On-campus and distance programs are similar in that students are essentially receiving the same education in terms of courses, curriculum and objectives. At times specific assignments, papers or projects may differ as to better accommodate an online format. For example, a large project that may be assigned to a group of students participating in a campus program may be scaled down for the individual student enrolled in an online program.

One of the biggest differences between the two types of programs is the way that information is distributed and received. Campus programs allow for in-person lectures, face-to-face discussions and assignments that are turned in directly to instructors. In online programs, technology takes the place of physicality, allowing students to use the Internet to watch a streaming video lecture, participate in a class discussion via chat room or turn in an assignment by uploading a file. Online programs deliver the same content and require the same amount of effort from students as on-campus ones but in a different way.
The Pros and Cons of Online Programs

There are many advantages of an online MBA program, with the most prominent one being the ability to pursue your degree while maintaining your career. Whether full-time or part-time, those with demanding work schedules often are unable to take time out of their day to attend class. Online MBA programs are great for those looking for flexible scheduling options, as they are distributed through a virtual learning environment that is accessible 24/7. Professionals trying to balance school and work don’t have to be stretched too thin as they have the freedom to complete course work around their job obligations. Another advantage of online programs is that you don’t have to relocate to receive a graduate education. These days school choice is not limited by those located within a convenient mile radius but by those that offer an online MBA option. The number of schools offering online MBAs is increasing daily as more and more brick and mortar universities incorporate Web education into their business programs. With the power of technology, it no longer matters that you are a department manager for a corporation on the West Coast—you can still receive an Ivy League business education.

There are also drawbacks when it comes to online MBA programs. For the student who learns best by attending lectures and studying the course material presented in those lectures, an online program might not be the most beneficial choice as it may lack the structure, accountability or direction that is needed. Online MBA programs utilize tools such as streaming videos, interactive chat rooms and Internet discussion boards to distribute information and facilitate learning. Although this may be adequate instruction for some students, it may not be for others, so it’s important to take into consideration whether face-to-face interaction is necessary for you to have the best educational experience. If personal attention is what you are looking for, than an online program may not be for you. Another disadvantage associated with online learning is that you will be unable to take advantage of the perks associated with a traditional on-campus experience. For example, students who are seeking internship or recruiting opportunities during their graduate education may not get what they need through an online program as on-campus programs are more likely to provide career services or host hiring events.
The Perception of Online MBAs

The stigmas that may have been associated with online education in the past are almost nonexistent in today’s society. Over the years these types of programs have gained more credibility and recognition, making the online MBA a valuable asset in the corporate environment. Perhaps this is why more and more public and private universities are getting on board and adapting their traditional on-campus MBA curriculum to an online format.

An online MBA is just as valuable as one earned through a traditional program, as students are required to master the same curriculum, meet the same expectations and rise to the same challenges. When it comes to receiving your diploma, there will likely be no differentiation between MBA graduates who completed their course work on campus and those who did it online. Technology makes it possible to conduct business from anywhere in the world, so utilizing it to complete an MBA can be a smart business decision.

Networking Tips for Online Students If you’re taking classes for your online MBA, you may think you have no room for networking. The truth is that networking is just as important and just as available to you, even if you don’t have the traditional classroom to make connections. Here are five ways to network, especially if you’re in school online. e-commerce Image via Flickr by ganderssen1 Meet People in Person There’s no rule that says your interactions have to stay online. Whenever possible, arrange a face-to-meeting with a professor or a classmate. When campuses have brick-and-mortar buildings, experts say online students should visit the campus. Introduce yourself to other students taking in-person classes, or connect with others who are taking the course online. If the campus doesn’t have a location in your area, reach out to classmates to see if anyone lives near you to meet for coffee or to study. Join Campus Activities If your campus has a presence in your city, join campus activities when possible to get to know other students. If there are no restrictions on doing so, join clubs and professional organizations related to your field of interest. You may also be able to take advantage of programs such as studying abroad or mentorship opportunities. You can also take part in social activities, such as sporting events, pep rallies, and community service. Participate in Online Classroom Forums Online classes typically have chat rooms or web communities for assignments and projects. Make sure that you post answers to questions and start a few discussions of your own. Create a voice and personality, as much as you can, among your classmates. Don’t be combative or argumentative, but bring thoughtful ideas to discussions. Some assignments may call for group participation. If you regularly post valuable information, your classmates will remember and will want you to be on their team. Join Professional Social Networks Online Is your LinkedIn page up to date? If you want to have a solid online presence, it should be. Experts suggest that, as you complete your degree, you follow your dream company or dream job on LinkedIn. The job descriptions of the ideal candidate will tell you exactly what the company is looking for, and you’ll have access to the company’s contact information. Always add new skills and experience to your profile. Make sure your email signature includes a link to your LinkedIn page as well so classmates and colleagues can keep in touch after you’re done with your degree. Join Professional Networks in Person Find in-person groups of people to meet who have similar interests. Maybe you don’t have a campus location near you, but you can probably find other people in your area who are also pursuing online degrees. Maybe you can find a professional organization in your city that is related to your field. You can join these groups even if you haven’t yet finished your degree. Such memberships are helpful in order to learn from other professionals and be part of a network through which you can find out what jobs are available locally. This type of networking will strengthen your chances of finding a job. Networking is an essential part of everybody’s educational path — even when you’re in school online.

little more than an expensive piece of paper. There are many real life skills you can earn on the job, and off it, that can make the education you get in graduate school more effective and make you more attractive to employers in the future. Time Management While it seems that managing your time wisely would be a no-brainer, many people struggle with this aspect. If you can learn to set priorities in your personal life and on the job, you can save your valuable free time and make yourself an asset to your employer. Consider setting goals on a daily basis and balancing your work time so you can work more efficiently and effectively. Preparation Skills No matter what aspect of life, the often quoted Boy Scout motto “be prepared” is a rule that all should strive to incorporate. Whether it’s having all your information prepared for a meeting or having an alternative plan for a “rainy day,” preparation can be the difference between success and failure. Utilizing Online Tools According to a survey by Bentley University, 58 percent of employers felt as though new college graduates were not properly prepared for the business world. To offset this, you need to be aware of many tools online that can be beneficial to your success. That doesn’t exactly mean hopping on Facebook every 15 minutes, but know that by finding the proper websites, such as LinkedIn, you can market and network yourself, and also find new avenues to promote your employer’s business. To get ahead, look into taking a basic coding or web design class to at least familiarize yourself with digital tools. Be Ethical and Striving for Integrity Having ethics and integrity is something that not every individual deems a top precedence in his or her life. An MBA can open many doors in the business world, but having integrity is an intangible asset that can make you more attractive. Regardless of the circumstances, never put this aside for anyone or anything. Stay true to yourself and take the time now and again to consider whether the choices you make are the right ones. Be a Team Player In the workplace, in school, and in your life, being a team player can be beneficial. It teaches you to deal with people in order to reach a common goal, regardless of lifestyle or personality. Enabling yourself to deal with a wide variety of people can also help you figure out what your greatest skills are and which ones need to be improved. If you are still on the fence about whether or not to attend graduate school, make sure that you strive to make yourself as valuable as possible in and out of the workplace. Not only will this make you more attractive to potential employers, but it will help you excel when you do decide to take the next step in your career by earning an MBA.