Finding MBA Programs Online

The MBA degree is booming in popularity, especially with the flexibility that many executive MBA and part-time MBA programs now offer. For prospective students without a set destination, finding the right business school can be a daunting task.

There are many print media (Peterson's, Princeton Review, etc.) materials that offer comprehensive information about MBA programs and institutions. What about online?

The following sites offer beneficial information to assist in an online grad school search:

Businessweek.com - Explore the top-ranked business programs in the United States. Businessweek annually rates the top MBA programs which can be segmented by program type, such as full-time, part-time, distance, etc. It also offers a collection of MBA-related news, events, and school information.

Petersons.com - Peterson's offers a directory of MBA programs in which a visitor can select by MBA concentration, GMAT score, and school location.

Gradschools.com - This comprehensive listings-based site offers graduate school and program information, as well as helpful articles for applying, financing, and surviving graduate school. The site contains subject listings for over 400 different graduate school subjects. It has a portal specific to MBA degree programs.