{"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? 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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! 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