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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 10/9/2003 2:22 AM EDT
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On 2003-10-09 06:15, choffman wrote: I am very disappointed in the recruiter that doesn't allow on-line degree holders to pass his/her desk. I have taken the traditional master's program and now am completing my master's through Capella. In my opinion the on-line class is much more challenging. In the traditional classroom learners are able to sit back and not respond. The on-line classroom does not allow this. There are required reading, postings, and interactions between learners and professors. All classes have a final project that includes a 15-page paper that adheres to APA format. The on-line classroom allows people from different walks of life to come together and learn from each other. The professors are from all over the US and bring a wealth of knowledge. Personally I think an on-line degree is just as credible as a traditional degree. This is after all 2003. Before I posted an opinion on accelerated programs I would have to learn more about the courses offered and the requirements of the degree. |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 10/9/2003 2:45 AM EDT
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Detta,
I am just completing my degree at University of Phoenix - a masters in organizational management. You are right, it will be a lot of work. However, as a full-time employee and mother of two young children, this is the best way for me to complete my degree. Your main concern is will your degree be respected. I am in the field of higher education and work for a college. Getting a degree online is a trend that will only increase. Any negative connotations will eventually fade away, in my opinion, as this is an excellent way to obtain a degree. The key is to enroll at a reputable institution such as Phoenix. I have grown a great deal professionally in seeing the "big picture" at my institution, along with gaining skills in areas where I was weak - such as economics and finance. The group work is my least favorite part but is so necessary since we work as teams in the office. I know that my online degree is worth not only what it cost, but it has also made me an employee whose value has increased in what I contribute at work. |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 10/9/2003 2:49 AM EDT
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I think too many people are swayed by whether they have a degree from an online University or not. Still I feel that any degree is better than no degree. From my experience as a automotive and pharmaceutical recruiter, classroom MBA graduate and friends who have taken their MBA classes online, I feel the classroom MBA offers a better learning opportunity per the money invested. Before starting my MBA program I investigated what recruiters and managers at various companies felt regarding this very topic and the overwelming response was that they would favor the classroom degree. Much depends on exactly which institution is offering the online classes and the teaching staff facilitating the class. When a recruiter is looking at the resume, it won't matter if you really had a good set of instructors for your online class. What will matter is the impression that recruiter has regarding the university. Nork3 is being honest and correct when saying a U of Phx degrees will be discounted by most. Not totally written off, but discounted. |
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posted at 10/9/2003 5:45 AM EDT
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Throwing my two cents in on this conversation, consider the quality of the faculty when looking at on-line programs as well as other factors mentioned here. I'm a professor at Touro University International, http://www.tourou.edu and we offer on-line BSBA, MBA and PhD. All of our business faculty have PhDs from great schools, conduct and publish research, and are excellent on-line educators some of whom were looking for a change from the top-heavy, bureaucratic nature of many of the institutions we came from where the focus of quality student education might have been diminished over time. My students here are busy executives, managers, parents, and military officers who are committed to their education and it shows -- I've taught at two other major state universities and can testify to the quality of TUI as being equal or better in virtually all respects. As an HR professor, I appreciate the openness that many of you have demonstrated in sharing your thoughts on UP and other programs. |
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posted at 10/9/2003 6:35 AM EDT
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One more time: the issue is not whether or not the degree is taken online or in a traditional classroom setting. The issue is one of accreditation!
Accreditation is like an academic seal of approval - the institution has been carefully assessed as well as the curricula content and the faculty. Sadly, many online programs do not meet these criteria - you can indentify these programs by how they address the issue of accreditation. Many don't mention it, others tend to emphasize the "non traditional" approach to education and discounts accreditation, still others claim accreditation from something like the Non-traditional Association of Colleges and Universities. (There are only 7 regional accrediting organizations). These programs tend to be expensive, emphasize a minimal amount of academic work, are always "for profit" and give you a degree that is virtually worthless (as the one poster who later taught at UNC-Charlotte noted!). There are some online programs that are fully accredited. Capella is one of them. Webster is an accredited institution, although I couldn't find a reference to whether or not the online programs were accredited. As the traditional institutions catch on to online delivery, I think we can expect to see more accredited - and hence valuable - degree programs offered via the Internet. Before you sign up and pay for cours for an online degree program, make sure you're going to get something worthwhile out of it - like a fully accredited degree! |
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On-line MBA programs
posted at 10/15/2003 6:36 PM EDT
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Obviously this is a very touchy issue and everyone had very good points but I'm going to have to stand 100% behind ROK3. Where I live, we have a U of P and I have seen both sides of the story first hand. Those who have been sucessful were those who received their degrees in education, due to the shortage of teachers here. On the other hand, those who have received their degrees in business have not been so lucky. Those with BBAs or MBAs are usually recruited by out-of-town companies. The reputable companies in town will look at those who have their degree from the local university first. Some won't even consider those from U of P. Locally U of P is not highly thought of. So my advice to the person that is considering similar programs, make sure that you do some research in your field. Make sure that they hold these types of programs in high regard before you make a huge investment on something that you will receive little or no return on. And yes, it's GREAT that you are pursuing a degree to better yourself, but what good is it if no one acknowledges it? Just something to think about. |
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posted at 10/16/2003 6:56 AM EDT
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For the record, UoP is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
At our company, the first cut is whether or not the candidate has a degree. The next cut is the type of degree. The final cut is the instution. |
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