Future programs will use virtual teaching and learning models so that corporate employees do not have to leave their jobs for a long time. They will be able to study conveniently and flexibly, and at the same time remain at work. In January, Malaysia's Ministry of Education gave the university its stamp of approval, granting formal registration. That means executives can obtain a recognized MBA over the course of four semesters, which takes 16 months. That's a lot cheaper than a stint at an Ivy League school, possibly for good reason.
Some corporate educators are skeptical about on-line training.
Early experiments indicate that web courses may get students up to speed on the basics, but don't make the grade when it comes to teaching high-level executives, or in taking on complicated concept discussions, for which live interaction is still viewed as essential. Even Rosenfield concedes that UNext's programs can't compete with university-based training. We seek to provide the best learning environment for people for whom the congregation is not economically viable.