Many of us worked hard to build up our businesses or have worked our way up the ladder without the chance to get a degree which would have enhanced our ability to climb the corporate ladder or enhance our ability to enhance our business reputation. This guide will hopefully be useful for these group of people.
To get a degree is not very difficult nowadays with the internet which allows online degrees to be offered around the world. However, it is still quite expensive and you still need to spend specific amount of time to complete it. I have a better solution which is less painful and equally challenging - Open Adult distance learning! You can get a diploma, degree or doctorate this way without sacrificing your work and its less expensive.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Firstly find a university that specialises in Distance Learning.
In fact, many established campus based universities have distance learning programs or online based degrees. This is not what you should be looking for. Such institutions are mainly for students who just came out of high school or those who are not working. Distance learning/online programs from such universities are just as tedious and expensive as doing it on campus and you will need to pay additional technology fees. What you want is a full fledged distance learning university ...
I recommend: One university which does this honestly and professionally is Calamus International University which is represented by Calamus Extension College, UK.
www.unicalamus.org
Secondly, Choose an appropriate Degree
You will have to decide what qualifications will suit you best. If you do not have a first college degree you would not be very convincing with your clients and peers if you suddenly show them a PhD degree. Choose one that is relevant to your business. For example if you run a management consultancy business, you can choose to do an MBA or MSc in Management.
I recommend: You can look at the qualifications offerred by Calamus here
http://www.unicalamus.org/degrees_routes.htm
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Act now! Do Not delay....do not be overlooked for promotion or overlooked by potential clients just because you are not qualified enough or you do not look to be qualified.
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