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Many employees are now earning MBA's through on-line programs. Does HR consider these programs as credible as traditional MBA programs? Which schools offer best on-line programs? Any thoughts concerni
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 1/22/2006 1:44 PM EST
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The post above nails it perfectly.
I would only add that there are online programs that are price and convenience competitive to University of Phoenix, Keller and the others. They are also AACBS or IACBS accredited (AACBS being the higher standard. UofP and DeVry (aka Keller) are indeed regionally accredited for undergraduate programs. MBA accreditation is, at this time, lacking. |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 1/23/2006 3:15 AM EST
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Several posters have requested info on a specific program.
Try www.degreeinfo.com Good listing of available online MBA programs with links. T More and more traditional universities do offer online programs, and many of these have ACBS or IACBS accreditation. University of Denver is a top 100 MBA program according to the WSJ B-school ratins and they do have an online program. |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 1/23/2006 8:34 AM EST
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Jkrieger wrote:
" I am 52 and considering an MBA. I too have concerns that at my age it may not be worth the effort. It is a big expense that could be fruitless if you are culled because of age." Wow. What a question! And a really really relevant one given the huge aging baby boomer population (of which I'm a member). I suppose a lot depends where you are in your career, what useful information you could get out of a program, and how it would enhance your credentials (with due consideration for who your competition would be in the job market). Given the huge upsurge in MBA degrees granted in the last 10 years, an MBA might not be as solid a ticket as it once was since there's so much more competition out there with MBA's. However, there might be an alternative. If you don't have a professional certficiation such as a SPHR/PHR or CCP, you might want to consider that (assuming you're an HR professional). Or you might want to get some specialized HR courses under your belt and get a certificate from Cornell's ILR school (6 online courses, one in each functional HR area for about $1000 each). Cornell's ILR school is certainly in the top 5 in the US and may actually be the best HR program in the country. If you have a local college in your area that offers an HR program, there's a good chance that they've got a SHRM certification program. Check SHRM's website for those as well as check WorldatWork.org for the CCP and CEBS certifications. Cornell, of course, is cornell.edu (and i think the MILR programs are listed under milr.cornell.edu) |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 2/13/2006 3:25 AM EST
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In the state of Washington, House Bill 2507 passed and is going to the state Senate. It would make it illegal to list an unaccredited degree or to list a degree one does not possess on a resume, $1,000 fine.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/259289_fakedegrees13.html "A candidate for King County sheriff was investigated last year for using such a degree to boost his salary. The Sheriff's Office has been reviewing the procedures it used when it accepted the sergeant's unaccredited degree. In October, eight people were indicted in Spokane on federal wire and mail fraud charges for selling worthless degrees from Saint Regis, James Monroe and Robertstown universities -- Web sites that issue degrees and offer verification services to people with enough money and life experience." |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 2/14/2006 7:01 AM EST
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I recently completed my MBA through a traditional program. However, I did considerable research prior to committing. There are actually a number of factors to consider. On-line programs, like class-room based programs vary greatly in quality. First there is an accredidation issue. Does the degree program carry good accredidation? Second, is the issue of what class-room based MBA programs are available. Third, is the issue of learning style.
I was dissapointed to learn that there was not a top 60 rated MBA program in my state (Colorado) and while there were schools that offered decent programs they certainly weren't the type that were going to set me apart. I then reseached the best online programs and found that there are several schools that offer excellent distance learning programs (usually these require you to travel to the campus once or twice a semester). I considered the University of Florida at Gainesville which has an excellent program. However, because of cost of out of state tuition and travel I decided on a local school. I then enrolled in some online classes to speed my progress through the program. I found the actual online learning to be VERY nearly as good as the class room learning. The only thing I felt missing from actual online instruction was the interaction with my classmates and the opportunity to learn from their experiences. Virtual classrooms just can't match real classrooms here. However, this was somewhat offset by the fact that my university was able to attract some of the best instructors in their field from around the world to teach the online classes. The short answer to this question is that the student must to extensive research to find the program, online or not, that meets his or her needs. |
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posted at 3/19/2006 6:45 AM EDT
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can anyone tell me whether there are any HRIS(Human Resource Information System) certifcate coures is available in phoenix.Basically I am an MBA with Human resource management as my major. I need to learn about peoplesoft or any other kind of HR software to equip my education background. |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 3/19/2006 6:46 AM EDT
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can anyone tell me whether there are any HRIS(Human Resource Information System) certifcate coures is available in phoenix.Basically I am an MBA with Human resource management as my major. I need to learn about peoplesoft or any other kind of HR software to equip my education background. |
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posted at 3/20/2006 9:00 AM EDT
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I think it really depends on the organization and the position as to how credible an online MBA, or any online degree for that matter, will be viewed. As online degrees gain in popularity I think that their acceptance will continue to grow. Ideally, hiring managers and recruiters realize that a smart individual can get a good education just about anywhere but, having said that, we all know that there are a number of people who are still uncomfortable with online programs. Having been around for a relatively short period, many seem to feel that they have yet to completely prove their merit. Also, there are a number of people who contend that you can't replace the face to face interaction or the creditibility gained from a top notch 'brick and mortar' school with a great reputation. Most great schools work very hard to be seen that way and there is some resistance on their part to fully embrace these online upstarts.
All that said, I have personally found that online programs tend not to be given as much credibility by the majority of persons who review resumes. It's unfortunate, but I also think that a mindset change is on the horizon...it's just not going to happen overnight. |
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posted at 5/15/2006 9:01 AM EDT
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Best online experience for me: Golden Gate University Cybercampus.
Reliable well-maintained website, good online learning format. Organized, clean design, easy to read. Easy to find links. Active message board discussions. (don't fall behind!).. frequent emails from my instructor just dropping a line to say hi; responds to my questions quickly (same day). My project team were all motivated to finish the assignment. (not always the case) and friendly; worth keeping in touch with (networking). Outgoing crowd. More female students online than male in appears. Team of 6 we had 4 women, 2 men. That's the kind of stuff you should shop for when choosing between online schools: server reliability, learning format, quality of students (slackers vs go-getters), instructor easy to reach or non-existant, etc... Don't worry about online credentials; nearly all accredited schools today award the exact same degree diploma of equal value to both online & campus graduates. The only downside of online learning is the lack of networking. Most students either already have a connection and hoard it and don't want to know you, or simple don't make the effort to network due to lack of time, no appetite or motivation. Online makes networking less enticing. Quality classroom settings eliminate that factor. GGU is a California commuter school with east coast ivy/nyc talent + borrowed talent from Berkeley/Stanford (part-time profs) that make it very popular without AACSB accreditation. GMAT required for college kids, not required for those with work experience. Pretty selective; about 60% get accepted. Good luck to all! |
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