It is also worth mentioning at this early stage that the vast majority of MBAs are taught in English, even where English is not the mother tongue. This is not simply due to the origins of the qualification but because English is regarded as an essential tool for worldwide business. Many courses offer a mix of English and another language, usually the mother tongue of the country where the MBA is taught. In English speaking countries knowledge of other languages is often required or needed during the course itself. There is also a significant variation in costs and fees to consider.
Fees vary from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.
Part-time students generally pay less and can spread cost over a longer period but on the other hand full time study, being more intensive, means you can get into, or back to, a well paid job more quickly. Most Open and Distance Learning MBAs also offer the opportunity to spread the cost. More prestigious Business Schools often have outstanding faculties and facilities and cost more than lesser-known Schools. As with most things in life, you get more or less what you pay for and must look carefully at what is on offer. Although the MBA is a major investment there is much evidence that it does lead to better paid jobs or promotion.