My professor from a community college in Los angeles told me that those online universities such as Devry and university of phoenix are not good. The degree they give isn't really worth it. Is this true? I also heard from radio today that one such a school are giving MBA in one year. How does that work? I thought it normally takes 2 years to get an MBA after you get your bachelor's degree.
2007-02-02 13:53:11 · 5 answers · asked by ocean 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Your professor is correct.
Most employers do not give much credence to degrees from "online universities" like University of Phoenix / Axia, AIU, Capella, Penn Foster, etc.
And any university that would award an MBA with only one year of study is obviously disreputable.
However, many longstanding, regionally accredited, and completely reputable state universities now offer courses and even degrees online. This is called "distance education."
The links below are the absolute best you will find. They contain more links to many well-respected state university distance education programs.
What distinguishes these sorts of programs is that the courses are generally transferable between regionally accredited institutions. Sometimes, the degrees offered are identical to those earned on campus.
I would advise you to start by looking at various state universities and check to see if they offer the programs and courses in which you are interested. (Pennsylvania has a great system, for instance.)
Just avoid the "online universities." These for-profit businesses are not the same as non-profits institutions of higher education, and they are notorious for not delivering on their promises. I can also assure you that these degrees are laughed at in academia.
Note: In institutions of higher education, regional accreditation is better than national accreditation. This sounds odd, but I assure you that it is the case. The regional accreditors are:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NCCU)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
If a program is not accredited by one of these associations, it is best to stay away.
Best wishes to you, and good for you for asking the question before wasting your money!
2007-02-02 15:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Training school" MBAs work well for only 3 kinds of people:
1. Successful managers who DO NOT need a MBA but just want one for personal reasons because they have old leftover transfer credits; a "finishing" degree.
2. Government workers who stay in Government. (Administrators, Police/Fire, Teacher, Military Officers, etc)
3. Those who've been sent by their employer for corporate training to qualify for a promotion.
There's a catch though, companies send workers to U of Phoenix, to eliminate the incentive for employees to simply pack up and leave the company (who supported them) after graduating with a Phoenix degree.
Another issue about MBA's today in general. Very high turnover in management. MBA's don't stick around long; they go from job to job quite often because MBAs are a dime a dozen these days. So if you didn't go a strong respected MBA, you're not invited to the "club".
2007-02-05 06:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wilford 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's right. Everyone knows who they are.
At least they know LACC is a real college.
IF, however, the company doens't ASK to see your degree that's one thing.
For example, anyone with a BA can give a Stanford test if they apply to a state testing board, but they want a copy of your BA. I'll wage they'll TURN U down with a University of Phoenix Degree.
Write them and ask them
Write the boards that approve Stanford Testing people. Ask if they accept the University of Phoenix BA.
IF THEY do, then go for it.
If you can get ACCREDITED to administer and score the Stanford Binet test of educational proficenty with a University of Phoenix degree, than ANYONE should accept it.
In fact, if YOU get certfied to test (and you can make money doing that) you can simply tell any company you are Certified by a State board to Administer Standford profiencey tests.
If that don't boggle their minds, nothing will!
2007-02-02 14:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could, if the online college is regionally accredited you do well in the GMAT test. ADDED Note: NEBC is not AACSB-accredited. AACSB accreditation is the bare minimum for any credible MBA.
2016-03-29 02:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 23:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by Elvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋