About 360 Business Degrees

Most employers understand that education is a strong element to corporate success. Numerous corporations offer tuition reimbursement programs. If your employer does not offer a tuition assistance program, you may be able to encourage them to assist you in your education if you can present a pragmatic case.

Your employer should take interest in making sure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel at work. By taking courses or pursuing a degree that is related to your job, you will become a better employee. Also, employees are more likely to stick with a company when they are relying on their employer to fund their education. Employers often see less turn-over and more loyalty when they offer tuition reimbursement for education.

• Many larger companies offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees that take courses related to their work. Often, these companies have strict policies and require that employees stay with the company for at least a year - they don't want to pay for your education if you're going to use it to find another job. Companies may pay for an entire degree or, more often, will pay only for classes related to your job. Some employers require workers to be with the company for a minimum amount of time before becoming eligible for tuition reimbursement benefits.

• A few large companies have partnered with www.360businessdegrees.com to provide education and development for their employees. Sometimes this means that trainers come directly to the workplace. It may also mean that employees are permitted to independently enroll in courses from our partner universities. Ask your company for more details.

• If your company already has a tuition reimbursement program, speak to your HR department to learn more. If your company does not have a tuition reimbursement program, you can discuss designing a personal program with your employer.
1. Decide what classes you would like to take or what degree you would like to pursue.
2. Create a list of ways your education will benefit your company. For example:

   New skills will make you more productive at work.

   You will be able to take on additional assignments.

   You will be able to be a leader in the workplace.

   Your degree will improve the company's professional image when you work with clients.

3. Understand your employer's possible concerns and think about the solutions to each. For example:

   Your studies will take time away from work.
   Online classes can be completed in your free time and will give you skills to help you do better work.

   Paying your tuition will be expensive for the company.
   Actually, paying your tuition may cost less than hiring a new employee with the degree you are working on and training the new recruit. Your degree will make the company money. In the long run, your employer will save by funding your education. Also, there may be tax write-offs available to your employer.

4. Set apart time to discuss tuition reimbursement with your boss. If you are turned down you can always make another request in a few months down the road.