Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the program has the convenience of being 100% online. That means you can complete it at the time and place that is most convenient for you.

When you have made your course selection and paid your tuition, an e-mail will be sent to you within 48 hours of your first course start date that contains a link to our learning platform, your username and password login information.

Once you have logged in, you have the ability to download your course materials immediately from our Web site. You will have access to and be able to download the audio lectures, PowerPoint presentations, lecture notes, readings, articles and more. You will also have access to our online discussion forum and links to relevant research Web sites and additional online resources.

You can customize your program by choosing eight online courses of your choice out of 13 to 15 available to complete your Executive Online Mini-MBA™.

Each course usually takes 1 to 4 weeks. Each Mini-MBA usually takes 2 to 4 months. We have designed our courses to fit your life, your way. You have the flexibility to decide how much time it will take. Most students spend 2 to 5 hours a week; some complete each course in a weekend. Others learn over several weeks. You should be able to complete your 8-course Executive Online Mini-MBA™ and earn your Certificate in 2 to 4 months.

Yes, but don't worry; you'll have plenty of time. Each course is available for up to 4 weeks for you to complete it. All coursework for an Executive Online Mini-MBA™ must be submitted within 4 months (120 days) of the start date. This should give you plenty of flexibility. You can enroll today and study on your time, without restrictions or unreasonable deadlines.

You will need access to a computer and the Internet. But you won't be tied to your computer. All our course materials are available for download from the Internet, and the lectures can be either downloaded to your computer or listened to online. If you choose to download them, you can listen to them on your computer or take them with you, on any MP3 player (iPod, Zune, etc.). All of our courses are both Mac® and PC compatible.

All you need is a word processing program like Microsoft Word™, Works™ or WordPerfect®, Microsoft Excel™, and Adobe Acrobat Reader™ (available free on the Internet) to download your course's written materials.

Sure. If you have any difficulties accessing or navigating your course material, please contact us by phone at 866-265-6817 or send an e-mail to questions@satellcenterprograms.com. We will provide you with technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week so you can resolve any questions or problems fast and get on with acquiring today's most in-demand business skills.

No, a college degree is not necessary. This Mini-MBA program is an open enrollment executive education program. In this highly competitive business world, what counts is actionable knowledge and skills that produce results. All executives interested in advancing their knowledge are welcome.

Like most executive education and professional development programs the Executive Online Mini-MBA™ is not credit bearing. Some colleges and universities may choose to give credit if you apply for credit waivers.

Yes, you can, but usually not at the same time. Our Executive Online Mini-MBAs™ are intense, concentrated programs-so we want make sure you can focus on one Mini-MBA at a time so that you can get the most benefit out of your Mini-MBA program. Exceptions may be requested.

You will find that the Executive Online Mini-MBA™ is the best value for the money and extremely economical. The tuition for each Executive Online Mini-MBA™ is only $3,200 for those who enroll by December 31 (although your courses may start later). And because it is highly concentrated for busy executives like you, you will learn the most important concepts and master the most useful skills in far less time, so that you can quickly acquire your Executive Online Mini-MBA™ Certificate in just two to four months.

The tuition cover everything, including the following:

• Downloadable Online Audio lectures from the world's leading business experts
• Downloadable slides and course materials
• Mentoring and counseling
• Online tests and assessments
• Online discussion groups
• Access to online resources

Definitely. Each Executive Online Mini-MBA™ has eight courses. Unlike most educational providers, if you are not 100% satisfied with your learning experience after completing your first course, you will receive a refund for the other seven courses ($2800 total refund) - simply ask for it before downloading the materials for the second course after the first course is completed.

If you have downloaded the materials for your second course or beyond, then the refund period has passed. Executives love this "peace of mind" learning approach.

Yes, you will receive your frameable Executive Online Mini-MBA™ Certificate when you successfully complete the program and all tuition and fees are paid. Many use this Executive Mini-MBA certificate to good advantage.