The report examines three universities to determine the one that offers the best online MBA program, which suits MegaCorp employees. The three learning institutions examined include the Walden, Washington State, and North Carolina State universities. Of the three, Walden is the cheapest, as it offers the online MBA program at the lowest cost per credit hours followed by Washington State and North Carolina State. However, the Washington State University offers the best online MBA program in terms of its quality and is the most suitable compared to the other two institutions. After considering all the findings, the report concludes that the Washington State University is the best institution where an employed individual can pursue a high-quality online MBA program.
Recommendations
• The Washington State University is recommended for consideration with regard to MegaCorp’s educational reimbursement program.
• MegaCorp should encourage its employees to get their online master’s degrees, especially MBA, from the Washington State University.
• MegaCorp should provide its employees with adequate resources and ample time to enable them to attain their best in their preferred master’s degree programs.
MegaCorp is one of the few multinational corporations in the globe that have educational reimbursements for their employees. However, before an employee is reimbursed college fees, they are supposed to research and find an institution that suits their employment schedule. The research process normally involves comparing and eliminating institutions based on particular criteria. Similarly, being an MegaCorp employee, I am required by my supervisor to research on the top universities offering an online MBA program in the region; I ough...
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