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[INFOGRAPHIC] Is an online MBA worth it? The value of the MBA in 2021—and beyond

[INFOGRAPHIC] Is an online MBA worth it? The value of the MBA in 2021—and beyond

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Busy business professionals around the world without a master’s degree often find themselves at this exact crossroad, wondering, “Is an online MBA worth it?”

Here’s the short answer: unforeseen and problematic challenges will always face businesses and those that lead them—as proven by 2020 more than ever before in modern times. This past year, we faced a business landscape that had to operate in an almost entirely virtual space, an unprecedented challenge for many businesses.

And a challenge that unfortunately not every business was equipped to overcome.

Preparing your business and career to tackle unforeseen challenges that arise, global pandemic or not, remains the number one reason to earn your MBA in 2021.

FOUNDATION FOR STABILITY AND SUCCESS

The education provided by an MBA lays a foundation for students to stay ahead of advancements and unpredictable issues. MBAs deliver a set of proven business tools and skills that help leaders better anticipate change and lead the charge in adapting to it with ease.

Is an online MBA worth it?

Online MBAs take that critical preparation one step further, giving students the added benefit of a flexible learning environment, arguably the most important condition driving education decisions for working professionals today.

But the added value and student benefits of a 100% online MBA certainly don’t stop at flexibility, especially at the University of Louisville.

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Prepare for the Future of Business at UofL

UofL’s College of Business, under the leadership of Dean Todd Mooradian, is committed to innovation and forward-thinking. These principles are found within the very foundation of our online MBA and continue to guide decision-making as we:

  • Continuously refine courses to incorporate the most pressing issues facing organizations
  • Offer an evolving suite of electives that address the demands of employers, along with one-of-a-kind graduate certificates in specialized areas like Managerial Analytics, Distilled Spirits, Horse Racing Industry Business and Franchise Management—which students can earn at no extra time or cost
  • Refine our choices for the program’s included international business trip, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many students and a significant differentiator for UofL’s online MBA program
  • Rapidly expand our student services to provide a variety of resources and opportunities that will enhance professional development, including lifelong career services


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Even in the wake of COVID-19, earning an MBA remains now what it has always been: a proven way to gain the expertise and skills needed to effectively lead your business and employees through any great unknown.

Online MBA programs make this opportunity more readily available for those who need it.

UofL’s online MBA program is designed for that very purpose, while also still delivering a high-quality and student-focused educational experience.

ARTICLE | READ ABOUT ONE OF OUR ONLINE MBA COURSES: Managing in the Future: UofL’s Online MBA Prepares Students for the Future of Business [Video Q&A]

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Managing in the Future: UofL’s Online MBA Prepares Students for the Future of Business [Video Q&A]

Managing in the Future: UofL’s Online MBA Prepares Students for the Future of Business [Video Q&A]

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UofL Online MBA: Elective Course "Managing in the Future"

“Managing in the Future” is a UofL MBA elective course designed to help students broaden their mindset and managerial expertise in order to overcome the ambiguity and theoretical nature of what may, can or will happen—and the impact of those possibilities on the future of business. 

For the first time, this course will be offered in a fully-online format as an elective for the UofL online MBA program. The Spring 2021 focus for the course will be about managing in a time of global pandemics, and will take a in-depth look at the effect that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is currently having and will continue to have on the business industry.

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The course is designed and taught by Dr. Nat Irvin, UofL College of Business Professor and Assistant Dean. Hear from Nat in our video Q&A to learn about the takeaways of the course, how it helps business managers of today and tomorrow find new ways of seeing the future of work.

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Where did you get the idea for "Managing in the Future," the MBA elective course?

Nat has been teaching this course for over 20 years—yet never teaches a section of the course in the same way. As he says, “How can you?” After all, there are always different developments and variables that come into play when we think about the future. 

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Nat shares that “Managing in the Future” was developed to help students learn to see all the possibilities that can impact the future of business and learn to identify relationships between business and evolving trends in society. The course is designed to complement the traditional information learned in an MBA program such as the fundamentals of accounting, marketing, leadership, CIS, etc., in order to create better, more well-rounded managers, ready for the future of business.

The course description talks about developing a “new way of seeing the future.” Tell us a bit more about that.

Seeing the future is more about eyesight. Nat aspires to help MBA students expand their perspective and open their minds in order to identify what is happening around them, and how those happenings (such as advancements in artificial 

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intelligence and social media) are impacting the future of business, as well as our daily lives.

Was there a particular MBA student segment or business-level manager that this course is targeted toward? Or do you feel it’s applicable to business leaders at varying levels?

MBA programs are sought after and applicable to students across various levels of business—small business owners, managers at private companies or non-profits, middle managers, people managers, CEOs—this course is no different. 

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Nat designs course material and lectures to align with the people that are in his class, focusing more on areas of interest for his students.

Business leaders everywhere are looking to adapt their management and leadership skills to adjust to unforeseen challenges. What sort of takeaways will students completing this elective as part of their MBA leave the program with?

As Nat puts it, “students get different things from a course like this.” His greatest hope for what students will achieve in the “Managing in the Future” elective? Great insights into themselves.

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The MBA has only been offered at UofL for little over a year now, and this is the first time Managing in the Future is being offered as an online elective.

What excites you most about bringing this great, innovative elective course option to online students?

Online education opens up possibilities for UofL to reach more students than ever—from outside our local area—extending our high-quality, research-based education to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to enroll due to other priorities, location, etc. 

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Nat is personally excited about the 100% online delivery for this course providing the opportunity to bring this course to more MBA students and allowing him to bring in experts and speakers from the business industry, regardless of where they are in the world, to share their knowledge. 

The Spring 2021 topic for the course is focused around managing during and after COVID-19—which is obviously on the top of everyone’s mind as we navigate these unprecedented times.

What will students learn about the pandemic in this course?

COVID-19 is rocking the business world everyday, putting managers in extraordinary situations, facing unprecedented challenges. The coronavirus pandemic has required businesses everywhere to operate with greater 

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adaptability than ever before, especially as so many of our businesses shifted to flexible work from home operations. Naturally, when planning his Spring 2021 online section of the “Managing in the Future” course, Nat was drawn to helping student consider the short- and long-term implications of how this disease is shaping business and operations.

SPRING 2021 COURSE DESCRIPTION
Imagine living in a time when the very foundations of the world are being upended by one single event, COVID-19. An event so powerful that it has literally touched every single human on the planet. How does one prepare to manage and lead in this new world? What would you read? What new skills would you need to learn and what beliefs would should leave behind? Whom will you trust when there is so much uncertainty about the future, and the efficacy of sources of information? What questions will you ask when the world of “Black Mirror”, Black Lives Matter, Black Swans, Machine Learning, AI Nationalism, CRISPR, Climate Change, Aging, and Social Media all converge? This course is designed for the curious mind; to help you your way into a new way of seeing the future. You will be challenged to reach beyond your comfort zone in a journey to discover new emerging broad social, political, economic, technological, and environmental trends and events that will impact your effectiveness as a manager in a post-pandemic world.

UOFL ONLINE MBA

University of Louisville College of Business Online MBAOffered through the College of Business, UofL’s online MBA is more than your typical MBA degree. Students will gain an understanding of the proven business theories, practices, and leadership skills expected of an MBA while also developing specialized expertise needed to stand out in today’s competitive business world. The program includes an optional 10-day business study trip, innovative electives like “Managing in the Future,” and the opportunity to earn a certificate in areas like Managerial Analytics or Distilled Spirits Business at no extra time or cost. Prepare for the future of business with UofL.

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MORE ABOUT NAT IRVIN

Dr. Nat Irvin, II, is an author, innovator, futurist, teacher, composer, and former radio and television commentator. Dr Irvin serves as Assistant Dean of Thought Leadership and Civic Engagement, Woodrow M. Strickler Chair and Professor of Management Practice for the University of Louisville’s College of Business. He teaches graduate courses in the future of management, leadership, and team dynamics. Dr. Irvin has engaged the leadership and management teams of several groups and organizations, including Fortune 100 companies in strategic conversations focused on the significant social, political, economic, technological and environmental trends and events that will drive the mid-to-long term future. Dr. Irvin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and a Master’s degree in Media Arts. An accomplished composer, he also holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Music Composition from the University of North Texas and is a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

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Become a better manager: business analytics is key

Become a better manager: business analytics is key

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Does your organization look for data when deciding how to tackle a challenge or how to move forward? Are you regularly asked to support your business strategy with data? Are you pursuing your first or next leadership role? Want to become a better manager?

In a world where data is booming and businesses are expected to make data-driven decisions, understanding how to use, analyze and communicate effectively in key business analytics areas is now essential to success.

UofL’s new fully online Managerial Analytics Certificate equips current or aspiring business managers with the critical data management and data science expertise needed to make strategic business decisions in a fast-changing marketplace.

What is Managerial Analytics?

Managerial analytics focuses on skills in rapidly-developing and in-demand areas, targeting anyone looking to become a better manager through data-driven expertise. These areas include business analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, spreadsheet modeling, storytelling through data and more—all with a business management focus.

Who is this online business certificate designed for?

UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate is designed for anyone with a bachelor’s degree that currently manages or aspires to manage some component of a business’ strategy, decision-making or implementation. Understanding how to look at data, results and forecasting can help you make more effective choices with confidence. The analytics expertise gained in this program can be applied to all areas of business, from marketing to sales, operations, finance, people management and more.

Benefits of UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate

  • Increase your functional knowledge in the rapidly growing field of data analytics as it applies to business management.
  • Learn to apply analytics across business areas including, but not limited to: finance and forecasting, price optimization, customer acquisition, computer information systems, web page analysis, operations management, inventory planning and more.
  • Develop your ability to communicate analysis and results through data visualization and data storytelling.
  • Get a jump start on your MBA—credits earned in the certificate can count as 1/5 of your UofL online MBA. This combination delivers a powerful set of credentials, intended to empower you to overcome any challenge faced by the businesses of today and tomorrow as a result of continuous advancements in big data, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
  • Complete your business certificate in managerial analytics in as little as 2 semesters.
  • Connect and network with other professionals across the industry.
  • Learn when it’s convenient for you with 100% online courses and anywhere, anytime access.
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The new online Managerial Analytics Certificate is offered through the College of Business at the University of Louisville. The College of Business is an AACSB accredited online school. Read more about our business programs.
Your next career move starts here: new online BBA degree from UofL’s business college

Your next career move starts here: new online BBA degree from UofL’s business college

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UofL’s new online BBA degree provides exposure to comprehensive business topics, helping you develop a strong foundation for a successful career within the business community. This online business management degree allows you to experience the high-quality business education expected from the University of Louisville’s College of Business without ever physically coming to campus.

What is a BBA degree?
A BBA degree, or a Bachelor of Business Administration, is a business bachelor’s program that is designed to deliver business knowledge and skills to future business leaders. UofL’s BBA program also provides the opportunity to specialize your degree to fit your career goals. You’ll gain essential knowledge from our business core and business breadth courses, and use elective hours to focus on an area that aligns with your career interests and/or goals from within or outside of the business college.

Online options for specialization include but are not limited to areas like communication, criminal justice, organizational leadership and sport administration.

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What are the benefits of UofL’s online BBA degree?

  • Gain expertise and universally-applicable knowledge in essential business administration and management areas including economics, marketing, accounting, finance, statistics, operations, leadership, and computer systems.
  • Study data analytics and other tools currently used by business leaders and accounting professionals.
  • Focus your degree to align with your career goals through electives.
  • Interact with other current and future business professionals in an online environment—growing your network and opportunities.
  • Engage with world-class faculty, many with extensive backgrounds in business and research.
online bba degree prepares graduates for career growth

Start or finish your bachelor’s degree online with our business administration program and create a clear path for career success. The online BBA is 120 credit hours, with transfer credits from previous undergraduate work at an accredited institution accepted. Whether this is your first step toward earning your bachelor’s or you have already completed some college-level coursework, UofL’s online business program is an ideal path. Similar to a BS or BA in Business Administration, the new Bachelor of Business Administration is a generalist business degree, giving you business expertise with the ability to focus toward your goals.

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The new online BBA degree is offered through the College of Business at the University of Louisville. The College of Business is an AACSB accredited online school.

UofL also offers an online MBA degree through the business college, which accepts their next cohort this August.


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