Fox Online MBA Featured in The Economist
The Fox School of Business at Temple University was recently profiled by the Economist as one of the top business schools for veterans. The Fox Online MBA was ranked the no. 1 for veterans by U.S. News earlier this year. The Economist explains that since the program’s beginning in 2009, at least ten students enrolled in the program were either active military personnel or completed the program after leaving military service.
The online MBA is an ideal program for veterans and those serving in active duty because the curriculum for this program is extremely flexible and offers students multiple entry points through out the year. Courses for the program are taught one at a time over the course of four weeks. The course material is completed at the student’s own pace over the course of the four weeks, which allows for maximum flexibility for those who may not necessarily be able to complete course work due to active duty responsibilities.
The course materials are typically offered through online chat and video. Access to these materials is granted on a 24-hour, seven days a week basis so students from multiple time zones and those who are traveling can complete the coursework. In addition to offering flexible course material and program options, the Fox School also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans and active service members.
Dr. Darin Kapanjie, Managing Director of Online and Digital Learning and the Academic Director of the Fox Online MBA, told the Economist that the school, “didn’t build it for veterans, they just came.” He also explained that the thinks that there are numerous benefits in having a diverse group of students completing the program at the same time. “The military are learning from the healthcare professionals, who are learning from the manufacturing and pharmaceutical professionals,” said Dr. Kapanjie.
For more information on the Fox School of Business, as well as other top-ranked MBA programs for veterans, visit metromba.com.
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