The Pros/Cons of an Online Masters

Ten years removed from college, and for the first time in a decade, I'm flirting with the idea of continuing my education. I'm honestly not sure where this newfound idea is rooted. Boredom? Ego? A challenge? Thirst for knowledge? The truth will shake out over the next few weeks as I begin to familiarize myself with the GMAT, online programs, and the positive/negatives of the endeavor. (My sneaking suspicion is that the MATH will ultimately keep me away.)

Here are some questions that need to be answered before I move forward:

Here's a quick hit of pros/cons on obtaining an online masters.

PROS:

CONS:

What's on your list of pros/cons? And what other questions do you think should be asked?

Gosh, it sure would be nice for an online school to approach me and have me blog about the entire experience in exchange for an education...

In the meantime, I'm making it a mission to uncover some answers before I move forward.

After holding down various media jobs, including stops at MTV Networks and Fox News, Andrew G.R. was completely discouraged—not only about his own career but about the lack of job resources that truly spoke to him. Enter Jobacle.com, the employment blog and podcast designed to Make Work Better.

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