I went to a community college for a few years and took all of my general ed courses. My only option to continue school at this point is online classes. I started about 6 months ago. I am going for a degree in accounting and I plan to take the CPA exam when I get my masters. Will this benefit me to finding a job?? I have heard this and that about this school and I just want to know I am not wasting my money! Any advice would be great!! Thanks!!
2006-11-21 03:28:54 · 7 answers · asked by lovepinkj 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Please spend some more time researching your decision. Websites like Epinions.com, RipOffReport, and UOPSucks.com have lots of good information for you to consider. Reviews are all over the place, and I think UOP might even plant some of the opinions posted, so take it with a grain of salt. I think the other poster is right - if you take the CPA exam it won't matter, but I would be concerned with whether or not UOP could properly prepare you for it.
UOP certainly has a dubious reputation, do you want to spend the rest of your life defending your degree? Every website has their ads all over it, they send out spam, and they spend millions of dollars on naming rights for stadiums. Would you rather go to a school that cares more about education or one that cares more about enrolling more students at any cost? Would you rather go to a school that lets everyone in or one that sets a minimum standard? Remember, there are a lot of idiots out there and UOP will enroll all of them, and put them on your team and make you work with them.
2006-11-24 14:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a co-worker that took the MBA program from U of P in Idaho. He had personal interactions with his classmates every 6 weeks or so and had a positive outcome. Some of his fellow students were from as far away at NY and Florida so, obviously he didn't interact with them on a personal basis. Also, it was difficult to contact some group members (he was always in a group for classes) which was sometimes reflected in the grade the group received. It seems as though you are relying on the group dynamic rather than the individual to complete each section of your program. I do not believe it has benefited him yet as he continues to work in the field of aeronautical engineering where he has an EIT (Engineer in Training) status. He is using money he gets from the military for his education so the cost, although high, is not an issue for him. I believe you should obtain your CPA from a traditional college rather than U of P myself.
2006-11-21 04:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by suctioncup83616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it legit? Yes, absolutely legit. They are accredited, and they aren't, technically, a "diploma mill". But do employers respect their degrees? It depends on the employer, but in general - not so much. I usually recommend that, unless you absolutely can not attend class in person, you instead look for a reputable, local, brick and mortar university. Or if you must go online, try to find a program tied to a reputable university. I'll list a few for you to start with: University of Massachusetts at Amherst Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Denver University of Maryland Duke University Drexel Carnegie Mellon Penn State Ball State U Nebraska - Lincoln Babson Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois And there are others. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus. Good luck.
2016-03-29 04:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get your CPA then no one will really care much what school you got your accounting degree at. On the other hand, if you don't get your CPA then your degree from the U of P will be looked down on, compared to people who got their degrees at other schools that are more traditional. On line schools just don't get the same respect as traditional schools, and probably for good reasons. My experiences with graduates of these schools has not been positive.
2006-11-21 03:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly advise against using UoP. They are extremely expensive and I honestly feel that the classes are useless. I took about a year's worth of classes with them and it was a total waste. Aside from the fact that their tuition is even more expensive than a regular 4-year institution.
2006-11-21 03:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by falcondriver25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not wasting your money, and you say it is your only option.
some employers discriminate and think less of online graduates.
and you will miss out on interactions, etc. but if it is your only option then i would go for it. i have heard nothing bad about them. i live in oklahoma.
2006-11-21 03:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-21 03:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋