Enrollment in Longwood’s MBA programs has nearly doubled since it transitioned to an online format six years ago.
Currently 27 students are enrolled in the online MBA programs, which started with 15 students in fall 2010. The programs have been nationally ranked for the last three years by U.S. News & World Report and GetEducated.com, a watchdog site for online degree programs.
“The national rankings have increased our visibility and send a signal that we’re a quality program,” said Abbey O’Connor, MBA director and assistant dean in the College of Business and Economics.
Longwood, which has offered an MBA since 2006, adopted an exclusively online format to provide flexibility for students, many of whom are working adults with families. Courses are offered in seven-week blocks, and the programs include an extended weekend residency every summer.
Most Longwood MBA students take classes part time and complete their degrees in an average of two years. The program offers a general business track and a real estate track that takes advantage of Longwood’s strong real estate faculty and prepares students for the real estate industry’s increasingly technical demands.
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