Chapter 1 - A Higher Education Revolution
Are you too busy to drive to a campus and sit in a classroom after a hard day’s work? Well, take a look at the increasing availability of flexible online MBA programs that are just as good and viable as traditional MBA programs, but without the hassle of commuting to a physical campus.

Chapter 2 - Finding Information Online
The Internet can be annoying at times, but with the right skills and knowledge you can use it to your advantage to find highly relevant information about this new world of online MBA programs. Watch out for all those funky pop-up ads and other nasty intrusions. And pay close attention to the advertising and marketing schemes.

Chapter 3 - Program Types
Take a good look at the types of programs and educational options available and start your strategy for finding the program that fits you best.

Chapter 4 - Accreditation and
School Classification
Don’t let all these fancy words and standards confuse you. All you really need to know is whether or not the institution offering the online MBA is regionally accredited. But then there’s also national accreditation and professional accreditation. It’s all sorted out for you.

Chapter 5 - The Rankings Game
There are no official rankings for online programs, but someday someone will come up with one. Nonetheless, you can, kind of, review the ranking systems to see where any traditional programs that also have online programs might fit into this rankings picture.

Chapter 6 - Faculty and Students
Who you learn from and study with and interact with are all very important factors you’ll want to examine before choosing an online program. Find out how to dig up information about the educational colleagues you’ll be dealing with online for the next several years.

Chapter 7 - Student Services and Value
You’ll want to make sure that you’re treated right. An institution’s student enrollment, academic advising, registration, library, career, and alumni services are all important things to consider, not to mention the technical support you’ll need.

Chapter 8 - Every School and
Curriculum is Unique
An institution’s non-profit or for-profit status means different things to different people. There are also virtual universities. Plus, all these schools have their own unique curriculums. In the end, though, a well-designed program is what you’ll want to look for.

Chapter 9 - The Technology of
Online Courses
There are many new and cool educational technology components that make up online courses? There are unique campus infrastructures for how these courses are created. And, you’ll want to know more about how it’s all maintained and presented inside a course management system.

Chapter 10 - Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
There are courses designed to make you more competent at your job. Case studies and team projects, for instance, result in certain learning outcomes, and the infrastructure that surrounds the actual learning environment is something you’ll need to understand.

Chapter 11 - Getting In
Admission requirements are divided into three categories; low, medium and high. Make sure you know what they all mean and how they may or may not be related to your career goals.

Chapter 12 - Paying For Your Degree
Your financial aid options are a bit limited as a graduate student. If you don’t have the cash or the employer financial support, you probably want to take out a loan. There are subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans that should be first on your list, and the right forms need to be filled out. There are also some tips on how to convince your employer to foot the bill.

Chapter 13 - Technical Requirements
It doesn’t take a computer scientist to set you up for online learning, but it does require a bit of smarts on your part. Having the right computer system, Internet connection, printer and software, for instance, are all things you’ll need to consider. Get your wallet out for when I tell you where to buy all this stuff.

Chapter 14 - Setting Yourself Up for Success
First thing you need to understand is that this is not an easy task you are about to tackle. Second is that you’ll need to come up with some sound strategies for getting by without going crazy. So, set your self up properly, get the right support, avoid getting injured, and take control of your academic fate.

Chapter 15 - Getting Oriented
You don’t want to be disoriented when you start your degree program. Learning the ropes of online learning will take some doing. Plus you’ll want to establish your presence and participation right away, as well as learn how to be polite online.

Chapter 16 - Online Learner Skills
Probably the most important chapter of the book, and not coincidentally one of the longest, as it explains what kind of skills you’ll really need in order to graduate. There’s lots of tips and tricks here about skills related to software, computer usage, writing, quantitative challenges, information literacy, reading, test taking and more.

Chapter 17 - Working With Peers
Perhaps the online learner’s bane, but you will be working on teams, which means you’ll have to learn how to effectively collaborate and communicate with your colleagues. You’ll see how some schools organize some pretty innovative team projects. And there’s loads of advice here from actual online MBA students.

Chapter 19 - Profiles of Online MBAs
Fourteen online MBA students from eight institutions talk about how and why they chose the program they enrolled in, what their online experiences were like, advice on how to get by, and how their education is impacting their career evolution.