Online MBAs have traditionally had limited appeal to applicants looking to nurture a professional network, which is more easily achieved in person. But online networking has come of age in the COVID-19 pandemic, which showed how it is possible to build contacts from a distance. It has also forced institutions to invest in improving digital communications.

The best Online MBAs in Asia Pacific are ranked highly by a bevy of leading agencies such as the Financial Times and the Economist, and are also accredited by top bodies like AACSB or EQUIS.

An Online MBA is not just a route to the top of a corporation; it can be a pathway into entrepreneurship too. Many of the world’s best Online MBA courses offer specialisms in new business creation and innovation.