School-Life Balance

The W. P. Carey Online MBA program is designed to support your busy lifestyle and is considered one of the best online MBA schools in the country. To be successful in the online MBA school, you must be able to balance the demands of your online MBA coursework with the other commitments in your life.

The following questionnaire will help you determine how well you are prepared to pursue coursework in the online MBA school:

Compare yourself with these statements from successful students in online MBA schools to determine if online learning is a good match for you. If a majority of the statements fit you, you're probably ready for the W. P. Carey Online MBA school:

1. I have excellent organizational skills.
2. I am a very self-directed learner.
3. I tend to get things done ahead of time rather than waiting until the last minute.
4. I can figure out written instructions very well on my own.
5. I like learning about new technologies; they don't intimidate me.
6. I am a very comfortable and skilled reader.
7. I like engaging in written communication.
8. I can find at least 15 to 20 hours a week to devote to the program.
9. Coming to campus for class is very difficult because of location, current time commitments or lack of transportation.
10. My need for taking this online degree program is very high.
11. If I don't take it now, I will not be able to take it later.

Questionnaire adapted from Armstrong Atlantic State University.