People who are going back to school to pursue a graduate degree are wrestling with “the best time” to do it, which means weighing what the potential impact will be on their career and personal lives. Full-time students will put both on hold; part-time MBA students are considering when and how to add school on top of everything else.
Most part-time MBA programs take two and a half to three years to complete, though many allow for self-pacing, which can extend that time. This format and the ability to fit school in on a part-time basis attract a broader demographic. On average, part-time students are two to three years older and have three to five years more work experience than full-time students. Part-time programs are also an increasingly popular path to an MBA degree.
