The popularity of online degrees continues to escalate. However some degree majors are clearly more in demand than others. A well know consumer-oriented online degree clearinghouse has uncovered the following trends among learners seeking graduate degrees online: Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Project Management, Information Systems Management, Finance, Technology Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and International/Global Business.
Most popular online graduate degree is The Master’s of Business Administration or known as MBA. Not only is the MBA the most popular online degree, it holds this distinction by an impressive margin. The second most popular online graduate degree, the Master’s in Management, is only half as popular as the MBA. The third most popular online degree choice, Leadership, is only one-quarter as popular as the MBA.
The Leadership degree, a type of degree virtually unheard of a decade ago, is experiencing a tremendous surge in popularity as corporations look toward the next generation of CEOs to excel in the softer side of business-building. Leadership degrees emphasize communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. These skills transfer across all business specialties, and have come to be as important in the business world today as finance skills were in 1980s when the MBA surged ahead in popularity in American culture.
Technology management remains a solid major, largely, because it appeals to professionals in a number of career niches, including engineering as well as information services. A strong market exists for individuals who have bachelors in technology areas, such as computer programming, who can demonstrate broader managerial skills. For this same reason Project Management remains a strong favorite among online learners.