{"id":19370,"date":"2013-06-30T13:00:17","date_gmt":"2013-06-30T20:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=19370"},"modified":"2013-06-30T13:00:17","modified_gmt":"2013-06-30T20:00:17","slug":"are-online-mbas-the-real-thing-a-conversation-with-mbauncs-beth-flye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/are-online-mbas-the-real-thing-a-conversation-with-mbauncs-beth-flye\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Online MBAs the Real Thing? A Conversation with MBA@UNC&#8217;s Beth Flye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/category\/admissions-straight-talk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-19371\" alt=\"beth-flye\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beth-flye.jpg\" width=\"164\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a>Online MBAs: Are they the real thing? <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/admissions_straight_talk\/p\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Beth_Flye.mp3\">Listen to the full recording<\/a> of our conversation with Beth Flye of MBA@UNC to get the scoop about Kenan-Flagler's leading online MBA program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:02:03 \u2013 Keeping things calm in the lion\u2019s den: Meet Beth Flye, Director of Admissions at <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinemba.unc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">MBA@UNC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:03:22 \u2013 A bit about the MBA@UNC program. Flexibility and accessibility, but you cannot hide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:10:56 \u2013 Do the MBA@UNC graduates receive the same diploma as the full time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/UNCMBAProgram.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">UNC Kenan-Flagler<\/a> graduates?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:11:43 \u2013 What the program looks for in applicants and the important role that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/goalsessay.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">MBA goals<\/a> play in admissions. Linda is smiling now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:21:13 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/gmat.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">GMAT<\/a> score stats. Don\u2019t you love stats?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:21:57 \u2013 Diversity in professional experience, career stage, and location among MBA@UNC students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:24:02 \u2013 Timing: how long does it take to complete the online MBA, and how much time do students spend on classwork?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:27:44 \u2013 About the curriculum: core classes and Global Emersions, one of MBA@UNC\u2019s most exciting learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:31:26 \u2013 Even in a strong virtual community you need to bring your own drinks to the online get-togethers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:34:13 \u2013 Class attendance required! Statement in bold and underlined.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:36:36 \u2013 Who should NOT pursue an online mba?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:40:25 \u2013 The million dollar question: What employers think of online MBA graduates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:47:07 \u2013 Student satisfaction is high and the retention rate is incredible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:55:43 \u2013 An invitation for you (and Linda!) to join a class.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/admissions-straight-talk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"AdmissionsStraightTalk\" alt=\"Admissions Straight Talk\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/AdmissionsStraightTalk-150x150.jpg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" \/><\/a> Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/admissions-straight-talk\/\"><em>Admissions Straight Talk<\/em><\/a> in iTunes to keep up with the latest in admissions news and trends! 5-star reviews are <em>so <\/em>appreciated. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;\">*Theme music is courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.podcastthemes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">podcastthemes.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Show Note Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/services\/mbaservices.aspx\">Accepted\u2019s Early Bird Discount<\/a>. <em>Coupon Code EB10<\/em><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 Call MBA@UNC: 1-888-986-2622 or 1-888-9-UNCMBA<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 Email: onlinemba@unc.edu or beth_flye@unc.edu<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinemba.unc.edu\/\">MBA@UNC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Admissions Straight Talk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/admissions-straight-talk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Admissions Straight Talk<\/em> on iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/admissions-straight-talk\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Admissions Straight Talk<\/em> on Stitcher<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><br \/>\n<span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa\" id=\"hs-cta-a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa\"><br \/>\n<!--[if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/58291\/a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/58291\/a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa.png\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(){             var s='hubspotutk',r,c=((r=new RegExp('(^|; )'+s+'=([^;]*)').exec(document.cookie))?r[2]:''),w=window;w[s]=w[s]||c,                 hsjs = document.createElement(\"script\"), el=document.getElementById(\"hs-cta-a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa\");             hsjs.type = \"text\/javascript\";hsjs.async = true;             hsjs.src = \"\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/cs\/loader-v2.js?pg=a123f838-c8b6-4641-a05a-9e2862610dfa&#038;pid=58291&#038;hsutk=\" + encodeURIComponent(c);             (document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0]||document.getElementsByTagName(\"body\")[0]).appendChild(hsjs);             try{el.style.visibility=\"hidden\";}catch(err){}             setTimeout(function() {try{el.style.visibility=\"visible\";}catch(err){}}, 2500);         })();\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; color: #1f497d;\">Accepted.com's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/aboutus\/AboutUs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">experienced admissions consultants<\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/Services\/MBAProgramServices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive packages<\/a>,<b><i> <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/services\/mba\/admissionsconsulting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">picking perfect programs<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/admissionsresume.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">designing a dazzling resume<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/essayediting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/interviewservices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">preparing for intense interview<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/interviewservices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">s<\/a>\u2026and more! 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