I’m only half-joking when I pose the question in this title. As it turns out, getting enrolled in some kind of online business program is a great move if you’ve got your sights set on working in the business world and moving up the corporate ladder. In fact, unless you’re already the CEO, or were born into a family that owns a business, I’d say it’s nearly impossible to move up the ladder without acquiring an advanced degree, whether it’s through a degree program, or from attending a brick and mortar university for the same type of degree.  The corporate world has always featured cutthroat competition, and in the current troubled economy, it’s only going to get tougher to survive and thrive there.

That’s why I think it’s imperative to keep learning, keep honing your skills, whether you’re getting an MBA or participating in some other kind of online masters program that’s related to your company’s field of endeavor. I do think it’s a good idea to get an college degree so that you can do it at your own convenience and so you won’t have to neglect your work by taking time off. It’s more important than ever that your employer feels that you’re totally focused on doing your job well at the same time that you’re acquiring new skills.