With the information presented and discussed thus far, we have come to a clear understanding of the situation at hand.
Some may still ask, can an online degree help you land a job? This is where we will answer boldly and softly, yes! Employees perceptions of online-only degrees are slowly shifting. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), employers’ views of online education have improved over the past five to 10 years. More than half of human-resources managers SHRM surveyed for an August 2010 report said that if two applicants with the same level of experience were applying for a job, it would not make a difference whether the job candidate’s degree was obtained through an online program or a bricks-and-mortar university. Seventy-nine percent said they had hired an applicant with an online degree during the previous 12
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This has been proven to be a great advantage to them. The world revolves on technology, and is it of no doubt that those who are knowledgeably in these areas have better chances of gaining employment than those who do not. As part of their tuition, online students are continuously required to work on spreadsheets, slides, and even use up to date video conferencing tools as part of their learning materials.
For most student the aspect of saving money makes online education enticing. The online education option is cost effective as compared to the traditional campus system. There is no need to get a new accommodation or perhaps relocate to a different city or country. Moreover you will not be required to commute to and from lecturers. When we take all these into perspective we end up saving money with can then be used for other worthy purposes.
Considering all the advantages, it is of no doubt the the online education system is taking over the traditional campus