Can I get some opionions on University of Phoenix ? has anyone attend University of Phoenix ? and have you been able to get job interviews ?
2006-12-27 03:09:36 · 5 answers · asked by ronnie n 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I graduated from UOP July 06. I recently received a promotion. I agree with another post that the UOP program is demanding. I have positive comments regarding the UOP.
As a 45 year old, I wanted to advance in my career but could not afford to leave my job to attend graduate school on a full time basis. I wanted to pursue an MBA. I initially started my on-line MBA with UMich. I found the program to be challenging, but the courses too long for my needs. In addition, I had experienced technical difficulties, which were not addressed in an appropriate time frame.
I reviewed the UOP MBA program and found their teaching model and course schedule to fit my needs. My employer (high profile employer in the chemical industry ) reimbursed my tuition.
Overall, I found the courses were challenging. My team members were of similar caliber (undergrad from well-known college-I graduated from Uof Mich.) In addition, many team members were from high profile employers. The courses were taught by instructors with hands-on experience. Their input was extremely valuable! Overall, my choice to attend UOP worked out quite well for me.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-27 06:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by FK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known a few people who have received degrees from there, or at the very least taken classes. If I was a person making hiring decisions, I would look to people who graduated from a school with actual classrooms, lectures halls, live professors/instructors, etc. rather than an online program. I just don't think you learn as much from online classes. I have taken a few during my time in school and just don't see how it can even compare to actual classroom instruction. When everything is done online without face to face classroom interaction...I don't know...it just doesn't work in my book. Not to mention the temptation to cheat is so very strong for some people. You have to discipline yourself to set aside enough time to get online, take the tests within the allotted time, if there are discussion threads, make sure you're up with that (and not to mention all the BS you have to pick through). While online is convenient...it just can't compare to actual classroom instruction.
2006-12-27 11:20:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only input I can give is that they are VERY expensive compared to other avenues. This is off topic but you might want to check if a university in the state you live has a "distance learning" program. Going to an in-state school is cheaper than out of state.
2006-12-27 11:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try and go to an actual school instead of online, even if you go part-time. I don't think employers will look at a degree from University of Phoenix very kindly.
-Chris
2006-12-27 11:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by christopher_kitchens562 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I attended U of P and received a promotion a few months after I received my Masters. As far as the program, it's demanding and one has to be disciplined if they wish to be successful in the program.
2006-12-27 13:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by AKAdemiks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋