Recruiters, How do companies view online degrees now that they are commonly being attained?
Are traditional degrees earned at a brick and mortar institution still preferred over online degrees?
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Blake R
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Traditional degrees are far from losing their polish and trust. I don't see this changing soon although inevitably online will gain strength under managed conditions.
Mathew S
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It depends on the manager. I have heard a couple put it this way:
If you have two people that are equal, they would choose the university degree over the online degree.
If a person has no experience, they would probably pick the online degree over a no degree.
Some companies simply want you to have a degree. They don't care where you get it. But you could have problems at other companies.
I would not get one but that is just me.
Sara F
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Don't forget my favorite option - an online program offered by a traditional B&M university. Best of both worlds.
Greg B
Dir Franchise Sales, Solar Universe; COO, GolfTraxx
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Not yet worth the paper they are written on... (sorry folks, JMHO)
Mark M
Managing Director - Financial & Accounting Professionals LLC (accruals@insight.rr.com)
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I only recruit accounting & financial types so, I tend to look at brick & mortar programs and people with AACSB accredited degrees.
I understand why people go that route, but I look for accredition from recognized sanctioning bodies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,there is a pecking order.
CPA/CIA
degrees and from where/ main campus-extension programs etc..
and so on in the drill down
