Over the past year, dozens of readers have written in to tell us their stories of being downsized as their companies cut costs, and to ask questions about what to do next. One of their most frequent questions is whether they should go back to school and get an advanced degree in business management or some other post secondary program. We always try to get more information before dispensing advice. Whether or not they should go back to school is relative to their circumstances. It may be better to just try for a certification rather than another degree. Even if they choose to go for an advanced degree, typically they have a lot of commitments―such as kids, mortgages, and other debt―that require a nontraditional approach to learning. For many of these folks, online learning is the only option. With more than 65,000 students taking course work completely online from The University of Phoenix Online, the school is a clear leader in enrollment. I spoke with Brian Mueller, CEO of The University of Phoenix, about the structure of the program, student accountability, and lifelong learning.
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