{"id":35166,"date":"2024-11-19T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=35166"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:07:31","slug":"who-needs-an-online-business-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/who-needs-an-online-business-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Who needs an online business degree? Our advice for Global Online MBA candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Who needs an online business degree, really? Well, to help answer the question, we\u2019ve narrowed the selection down to five profiles who are perfect for digital studies. So, no more asking \u201cis an online business degree right for me?\u201d Let\u2019s dive in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Is an online business degree right for me?\" class=\"wp-image-35169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-businesss-degree.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-students-with-home-preferences\">International students with home preferences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to move home to study at a prestigious school. Whatever your motivation, you can easily complete online business degrees with all your creature comforts at hand. Our most recent intake for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/global-online-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global International MBA<\/a> represented over 30 different countries. This statistic enhances our course, with graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/temitope-ayo-adedeji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temitope Ayo-Adedeji <\/a>noting: \u201cEveryone always has an interesting story to tell&#8230; We met quite often online in groups, one-on-one sessions over what we called \u201ccoffee breaks\u201d and also in person during our face-to-face sessions&#8230; IE provides a level playing field where everybody feels very welcome.\u201d International students thus benefit twofold; minimum compromise on lifestyle whilst engaging with an enriching learning environment\u2014all while accessing a prestigious institution at a distance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parents-guardians-or-carers\">Parents, guardians or carers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online learning has become a perfect fit for family-orientated individuals who can\u2019t fit traditional degrees into their lifestyle. Whether it\u2019s the difficulty of attending classes or the strain of unpredictable shedules, an online study routine can be the perfect option for parents who need flexibility. We must caveat this with an important point: many degrees, including our Global Online MBA, require serious investment of time and effort. Only those who can compromise these elements will succeed. However, if you\u2019re able to, you may ffind it\u2019s one of the most fulfilling experiences you can undertake. According to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zh96qfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interview by the BBC<\/a>, \u201cIt\u2019s really hard being a mum. But when you\u2019re younger, it\u2019s especially hard if you want to carry on studying and don\u2019t want to stop your life entirely.\u201d Online courses for parents provide a timely solution to this problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Online courses for parents.\" class=\"wp-image-35172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-courses-for-parents.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Online business degrees.\" class=\"wp-image-35173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-business-courses.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professionals-with-special-mobility-needs\">Professionals with special mobility needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At IE Business School, one of our core values is supporting diversity in all its forms. We believe everyone deserves an elite education if they\u2019re willing to work for it; that\u2019s exemplified by the existence of the IE Foundation. For those with special mobility needs, an online business degree can be a career boost where a presential MBA isn&#8217;t feasible. In the European Union, it\u2019s reported that only <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/social\/main.jsp?catId=1137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">29.4% of persons with disabilities<\/a> earn a tertiary degree. However, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pnpi.org\/factsheets\/students-with-disabilities-in-higher-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Census\u2019 American Community Survey<\/a>, around 6.7 million people reporting a disability held a title in higher education in 2019, which is a rise of 13% from 2010. We believe online master\u2019s degrees can help continue this trend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career-professionals-who-need-to-keep-working\">Career professionals who need to keep working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a career professional who can\u2019t take time off for an in-person MBA? An online business degree could be for you. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/global-online-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Online MBA<\/a>\u2019s schedule is more flexible than its presential counterpart\u2014you can complete coursework in your own time and focus on office work when required. Take our graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/taylee-lewis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taylee Lewis<\/a>, for example. Taylee enrolled with eight years\u2019 experience working in corporate consulting for various multinationals and SMEs. Her career progress didn\u2019t stop during her studies: \u201cYes, I do currently hold two positions,\u201d she told us back in 2021. \u201cI lead projects for both an Australian and an Italian firm specialized in corporate and public affairs and internationalization strategy\u2026 My advice is to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, as well as plan in advance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs.jpg\" alt=\"Graduate of an online business degree\" class=\"wp-image-35167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/online-degree-programs-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-success-stories-and-advice-from-global-online-mba-graduate-taylee-lewis\">Success stories and advice from Global Online MBA graduate Taylee Lewis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked to define the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/taylee-lewis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Online MBA<\/a> in one word, Taylee Lewis said &#8220;transformative&#8221;. Taylee&#8217;s goals were initially two-fold when she began studying with us; due to her international relations background, she wanted to expand her management knowledge while also growing her leadership skills. When asked about her choice of course, she responded: &#8220;The fact that IE Business School is a top-ranked business school was important to me. However, what most attracted me to the Global Online MBA was the diversity of the cohort.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/global-online-mba-graduate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/global-online-mba-graduate.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/global-online-mba-graduate-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/global-online-mba-graduate-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/global-online-mba-graduate-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diversity-pushes-the-limits-of-our-intellectual-flexibility-this-is-essential-for-managers-wanting-to-succeed-in-today-s-international-business-environment\">&#8220;Diversity pushes the limits of our intellectual flexibility; this is essential for managers wanting to succeed in today\u2019s international business environment.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We purposely arrange a cohort of students whose knowledge reaches across various sectors and cultures. Taylee was enthused by the format of the program due to its blended learning format, whereby online education means people from all over the world can study together. The added challenge of this means that participants become more disciplined and improve their communication skills. As Taylee noted, &#8220;You need to motivate and push yourself to a much larger extent than in a face-to-face environment.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost immediately after graduating from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> IE Business School<\/a>, Taylee was named President of the <a href=\"https:\/\/australiaitalyba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia Italy Business Association<\/a>. She has held the Milan-based position for two years, proving her previous insights true: &#8220;I can confidently say that the knowledge and skills you acquire during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/global-online-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Online MBA<\/a> can be put to use immediately&#8221;. For those looking to follow in Taylee&#8217;s footsteps, she has some sage words of advice:  &#8220;Go outside your comfort zone, try new things. The Global Online MBA is what you make of it. It&#8217;s going to open a lot of doors but you do need to put the work in, be committed and take risks.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-the-global-online-mba-at-ie-business-school\">Study the Global Online MBA at IE Business School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program is suitable for all types of profiles and is always seeking a dynamic and diverse intake. We\u2019re proud to have graduates of over 27 different nationalities, showing the international appeal of our cohort. Still wondering \u201cis an online business degree right for me?\u201d Look through our programs and see what\u2019s on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\">Take on an IE Business School MBA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">Study from home our join us on our IE Madrid campuses for an innovative learning experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/global-online-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to move home to study at a prestigious school.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":35233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[389],"tags":[499,451,452,483],"class_list":["post-35166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-student-life-experience","tag-business-and-management","tag-business-school","tag-global-online-mba","tag-masters"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Who needs an online business degree? 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