Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal

1. Pros &Cons ofOnline Degree
Many students have to jumble when deciding whether to Pursue an Online
Degree
or go through with the traditional On-campus Degree, which will be better
for
Individual career aspects. Besides Online education being introduced in
recent
years, it is here to stay and will surely grow in the coming years. Let us go
through
with the pros and cons of pursuing an online degree, you'll surely get
some
clarification in making your Decision. Bir Tikendrajit University has introduced
PULP
courses (PROFESSIONAL UNIFIED LEARNING
PROGRAMS
)which are
specially
designed for people who are working professionals, and also want to upgrade
their
education.
Cons of an Online Degree
1)Face-to-Face Interaction ismissing
Lack of Face-to-Face Interaction impacts the mental health of the student,
also online Education saw a big downfall in collaboration between
professors and students. Though the students, as well as teachers, have
accepted this form of
education, where there is total virtual interaction, many professors suggest
that

2. there needs to be more personal touch with the students. This then eventually
leads to introverted personalities of students.
2)Lack of IndividualAttention
Individual Attention leads to an increase in focus among students, and many
researches prove that the attention span of students has drastically reduced over
the years. Giving Individual attention to students also helps Teachers to organize
and manage their teaching techniques as well as helps students too in their
Subject clarity. It is a win-win situation for both teachers and students. This
Independent attention is way less in online education when it is compared to
Traditional education.
3) Reputation
Though this depends from person to person, the reputation of an online degree
is hard to match to a traditional degree, in the market. When people were asked
about the challenges faced with online education, people mentioned specific
skills like critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving are harder to
improve in online education. Though the mentality of people is progressing
towards the

3. positive side of online education, selecting a reputed University when opting for
an online degree is essential.
4) Frequent technicalissues
A more significant problem is with continuous technical issues faced by both
teachers and students on these online learning platforms. These problems
mostly require technical support to sort out, causing repeated interference in
the learning flow of pupils. Many students are not issued with the high
bandwidth or strong internet connection that online courses need, and thus fail
to catch up with their virtual classmates, the only solution for this is upgrading to
the latest technology as well as a Good internet connection.
5) Requires Self-Discipline
To make the most of an online learning environment, students must work on
their self-discipline. Staying organized is essential for success in online courses.
Because students don’t have face-to-face interaction with teachers or peers, it’s
the responsibility of the individual student to stay organized and up to date with
their

4. course load. Majorly the mentality of self-discipline develops in later years, so
many students struggle to build Self- Discipline in their early days.
Pros of an Online Degree
1)Time Management
As there are no set timetables in online mode, students need to carefully plan
their daily schedule on their own, as well as manage the assignment and project
submissions independently. This increases the Time management Skills of the
students, these skills are very much essential when Big recruiters recruit
candidates.

5. 2) Improves VirtualCommunication
Surely opting for Online education increase the Virtual communication of a
Student with others. In online mode, you will Interact with your Classmates
virtually, Email your professors, and also work with some software programs
throughout your Degree. Trying to Project your idea With others on a virtual
platform is a Unique skill, and the Online mode of education assures that you get
a good grip on this skill.
3) Affordability
Online education is affordable in many aspects, you cut off expenses such as
transportation costs, Course materials, Infrastructure, etc. Though the fees of
these Online degrees vary from university to the university, it depends on the
student's budget. When compared to traditional Physical courses, online
Degrees cost less.

6. 4) Flexibility
As online education doesn't need the physical presence of the students in the
classroom, the student has the advantage of attending the classes at the desired
time, and place as well as with whomsoever or they want to study. We also have
the advantage of studying at our own pace which helps in a more precise
understanding of the curriculum.
5) Location
Anybody can pursue Quality education from any part of the world, the person
doesn't need to relocate or shift to a new place just for education purposes. It
also allows universities to reach out to a more significant and huge network of
students, on the contrary being confined by geographical barriers.

7. By taking into consideration both advantages and Disadvantages you should now
be very clear, about which type of education to pursue. And yes, if your Decision
is finalized to online education, BTU provides various courses like MBA, B.tech,
and
BBM, and in Online mode, where you can avail all benefits of distance education.