Business is largely conducted electronically these days so it makes sense that online business degrees - both undergraduate and graduate - have become increasingly popular among students. Thomas Boyd, dean of Kaplan University's School of Business and Management, told the Wall Street Journal in March 2011 that many online students have young children, a sick parent or live in a rural area.
"They do online seminars - chats led by the faculty members - which are required once per week," Boyd said. "...We also emphasize group work and team assignments, which makes up half of the M.B.A. curriculum. It can be very challenging for students who are across different time zones, but it's exactly what's happening in the real world."
Potential Career Paths: Getting an online business degree could help lead to any number of different careers, whether it's in human resources, marketing, finance, or business operations.
