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By Mary Hobson
mary.hobson@hqpublications.com
First Stop Columnist
Studying for an online degree can revolutionize your future. Today, a degree is almost always necessary to make real progress in your career, although most people find it difficult to study when they need to earn money. The advent of online degrees as a part of distance education initiatives has meant that many people who have not been able to attend college to study for their degree now have the chance to earn a degree from home.
An online degree can really give you the edge over your peers at work. You will be familiar with the latest knowledge, skills and techniques in your subject area, and you will have independent verification of your abilities with your new degree. You don't have to sacrifice work experience with an online degree program, you can work while you study. According to the US Bureau of Labor, gaining a distance learning degree is likely to increase your earnings by a substantial amount, with online MBAs increasing salaries by around $10,000 in some cases.
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Online Education History
There are many colleges and universities offering online degrees, but many people now prefer to attend a private school or private college, as they were the first in the distance education business. They allowed students to study for a distance learning degree in the 1970s and 1980s, and later, as online learning became possible in the 1990s, an online or Internet degree. This experience in the technology and philosophy that are the basis of an online degree has a real payback now, as these online schools and colleges offer courses and delivery media that are tried and tested, making studying easier and more fun.
Study Online while Working
You could be one of the people who study for an online degree who need to work full-time, and have to balance work and study. Studying on campus is difficult, as lectures are at preset times, and may not fit into work timetables. Studying online circumnavigates most of these problems, as you can study at home or at work, downloading lectures and course materials onto your own PC, and can attend tutorials and discussion groups using chat room and messaging technology.
Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work.
There are many e-degrees available, in almost every subject. The most popular disciplines for online degrees are business and management, technology, science, and computer science. You can earn a degree at any level, but the online MBA program is probably the most popular degree as it is directly applicable to work and promotion prospects and many students combine study projects with work projects, to the benefit of both work and study.
Seriously consider enrolling in an online degree program to help you progress in your career. You will gain advantages that very few people have, and an online degree will take you to the top.
About the Author
A freelance writer, Mary Hobson is a consultant for technology start-ups in Russia. She has also worked as an executive officer in a defense facility and as a university lecturer in computer science and management information. Mary earned her first degree in textile marketing and subsequently studied education and computer science at a Master's degree level.
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