Why Remote Working Makes Now a Good Time to Study an MBA

Last year’s drastic shift to remote working revolutionized the business world. Professionals across levels and sectors found themselves having to embrace digital tools – from Zoom to Slack and Microsoft Teams – and find new ways to stay productive and connected with their peers from home.

While throughout 2020 many believed that remote working would be a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows the trend is here to stay beyond 2021. In fact, the percentage of remote workers around the world is expected to double this year and reach 70 percent of the workforce by 2025.

But remote work doesn’t only benefit companies – who are saving money on office space which in turn enables them to reinvest in digital solutions to increase productivity – it also allows business professionals to go back to school and upskill with top-tier business degrees.

Here’s why now might be a perfect time to choose to study for an MBA.

It’s no secret that getting an MBA is an expensive endeavor. Between tuition, admin charges and living on-campus costs, an MBA program at a top-tier business school can easily amount to US$200,000.

However, thanks to remote options, working and studying at the same time has never been easier.

Many b-schools across the globe now offer a plethora of flexible and cheaper MBA and EMBA programs – such as online, part-time, daytime and evening courses – tailored to professionals who want to upskill without giving up their daily jobs. Thanks to remote-friendly features such as pre-recorded teaching and online exams, remote workers can get a new degree while continuing to make money, instantly maximizing their return on investment (ROI).

And for those who still dream of relocating elsewhere and gaining an authentic MBA experience, with in-person classes and activities, working from home can still be a saving grace, as no matter which business school a prospective MBA student chooses to attend, they’ll still be able to retain (and perform at) their job.