MBA through distance learning

Opresnik Business School (OBS) Insights

MBA distance learning — flexible career development at your own pace

An MBA distance learning programme gives working professionals the opportunity to earn a postgraduate management degree without attending a fixed campus. Study is conducted remotely — through digital platforms, online materials, and self-directed scheduling.

What Is an MBA Distance Learning Programme?

Distance learning refers to any educational format in which study takes place away from a physical institution. More on the fully online format is available on the online MBA page.

Why Choose an MBA Distance Learning Programme?

The primary advantage is flexibility. For more on studying an MBA alongside work, the relevant page covers the key considerations in detail.

What to Look for When Choosing an MBA Distance Learning Programme

Accreditation is the most important factor. Genuinely flexible scheduling matters more than claimed flexibility. Duration and pace: Compact programmes — such as the OBS MBA completed in eight months — suit professionals who want a defined endpoint. Entry requirements are on the MBA entry requirements page. Cost: A realistic breakdown of MBA costs helps with accurate planning.

The OBS MBA as a Distance Learning Programme

The OBS MBA is delivered entirely online with no mandatory attendance requirements. Entry is open to working professionals with relevant management experience. Further information is available on the MBA without a bachelor's degree page.

Further reading: Part-time MBA studies and MBA duration in comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a bachelor's degree for an MBA distance learning programme?

Not always. Some programmes — including the OBS MBA — accept substantial professional experience as an alternative. Full details are on the MBA without a bachelor's degree page.

About the author

Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik is President of the Opresnik Business School and Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Management at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences. He is a global co-author, alongside Philip Kotler, of several standard works in marketing and management, and spent ten years in international management at Shell before dedicating his career to executive education. Through OBS, he makes an accredited British MBA accessible to experienced professionals — 100% online and completed in 8 months.

Über den Autor

Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik ist Präsident der Opresnik Business School und Distinguished Professor für Marketing und Management an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Gemeinsam mit Philip Kotler ist er globaler Co-Autor mehrerer Standardwerke im Marketing und Management und war zehn Jahre im internationalen Management bei Shell tätig, bevor er sich der Weiterbildung von Führungskräften widmete. Über OBS macht er einen akkreditierten britischen MBA für erfahrene Berufstätige zugänglich — 100 % online und in 8 Monaten.

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