Not an easy thing, especially if is a foreign institution. I'm taking a DBA program from Australia and I'm residing in Canada, a lot of explanation to do to the human resources department that at then end refused it. May be for a local institution could be easier since you don't have to say that is distance learning.
Get your company's policy/guideline and read it. Most will say that they will pay for RA degrees and they will spell out the specific terms of their program. You'll need to follow their rules and then state your case - don't ask if it would be okay or what they think ???? - you'll hit a brick well. When you submit your paper work, ensure you cover the core requirements. Just focus on meeting the requirements of the policy - don't try to justify your actions - - if it is traditional or DL., school location, etc. MOST COMPANIES WILL PAY - MOST COMPANIES HAVE A YEARLY CAP - SOME COMPANIES PAY 100% The best U.S. Employer is Texas Instruments - they cover 100% of any RA degree including all related fees. Their open to all levels from AS to Ph.D. - They even pay for time off to do your dissertation. - I've never worked for TI I have had my schooling paid for about 90% ASM TESC BS REGENTS BS UNIV OF PHOENIX MA UNIV OF PHOENIX MBA UNIV OF REDLANDS Ed.D PEPPERDINE I've also taken classes at over 20 colleges/university - my best picks are; Rodger Williams University, RI University of Redlands, CA University of Findlay, OH Hope this helps, HR Director
Impressive. I have to wonder if they have some kind of repayment agreement to prevent people from becoming "flight risks" once the company pays to make them more employable?
My company does. All employees where I work have a $5000 yr education budget (not bad considering we're 1700 employees) but If we leave the company within 3 yrs we have to pay it back pro-rated.
My company will pay up to $2,500 per year for continuing education -- with no stipulation that you stick around after you get smart enough to decide it's time to leave. The company bases payment on your grade: 100% for A; 90% for B, 80% for C, zip for D or F. Applying for reimbursement has to be done prior to enrolling and involves a written self-assessment and educational plan to justify how the courses will benefit the employee and company. I think the process itself can help make an employee more valuable to the company. I'm guessing that about half the people who take advantage of the program are taking intensive professional development courses (which in this area usually last a few days and cost $300-$600) that have immediate application to the job. But I have used the program to reimburse more traditional university courses, as well as distance courses. Incidentally, no one batted an eye with reimbursing distance courses I took from a RA university. When asked why I chose the distance format, I simply explained that it allowed greater flexibility to maintain my commitments to work and family. Plus, the university (Indiana U.) has at least as good a rep as colleges closer to home. Good luck, Dan
