Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are the degrees from an online program valued less in the marketplace or designated as online degrees?

A:  No, The University of Texas at Dallas awards fully recognized degrees. There are no designations on diplomas or transcripts that indicate whether a degree was earned online or on-campus.

Q: Can online courses be taken in any order and mixed with on-campus courses?

A: GLEMBA is specific program where classes of students begin the program together. The Global Online MBA follows the same academic calendar as the rest of the University, students may select courses consistent with their own part-time pace. Visit the GLEMBA and Global MBA Online web sites for more information.

Q: What is required of the student taking courses in the online format?

A: "The student who is willing to take more responsibility for his or her education and engage other students and instructors through email and bulletin boards is going to find participation more rewarding. It takes a different mind-set." - George Barnes, Director, Global MBA Online, And Senior Lecturer, International Management