MBA Programs

[f8nacn]

Originally Posted by NuQueen04

I understand where you are coming from but for the most part, they are too general imo. I have a general MBA and it hasn't been easy gaining employment. If you are using the MBA to open new doors in an existing job, then it won't matter imo.

I'm a little confused...have you not been successful gaining employment because you have a general MBA degree or are you saying that it is going to be difficult for people have specializations. I would think that you would come off better if you receive training in a specific area than a more generalized degree.

[NuQueen04]

Originally Posted by f8nacn

I'm a little confused...have you not been successful gaining employment because you have a general MBA degree or are you saying that it is going to be difficult for people have specializations. I would think that you would come off better if you receive training in a specific area than a more generalized degree.

You are a little confused because the bolded portion of your aforementioned statement is what I was saying in a nutshell.

I hope that ends your confusion.


Rainman: I feel you because my school didn't offer specializations until I graduated also. Now I am in the process of taking additional classes to obtain a specialization to make myself more marketable.

[chrini]

I attend the University of Phoenix for the MBA program and it is an accredited university. I participate in flexnet, where you show up for 1 1/2 hours to get the class introduction, then communicate and turn in homework online for 6 weeks, then return to the classroom for presentations to end the class. Then same day you end a class, you start the next class, and so on. I am in version 20 which focuses on problem-based learning where each class revolves around trying to solve issues facing corporations. I will be graduating with an MBA in Technology Management. Without a specialization you will take between 10 -13 classes.(You can waive up to three courses: accounting, ecomonics, and a technology business class if you have already taken it in undergrad within the past 10 years) Most specializations requires only 2 additional classes. This was no cake walk, you really work hard for the degree and you also work hard to put up with the run around they give you on various issues.

Pros:
No GMAT required
Each course is only 6 weeks long.
Have the option to attend class by ground (4 hours once a week), flexnet
(meet every 6 weeks and the rest online), or completely online.
Excelerated learning
Graduate in less than two years. (I started in May 2005, I graduate next
month) Depending on your location, graduation may be only once a year.
They let you participate in Commencement if you are within 9 hours of
completetion. During Commencement I will be in the last week of my last
class of the regular MBA. Since Specializing was only two classes more I
decided to go for that. So I will return for 12 additional weeks after
commencement, insteading of waiting almost another year to walk across
the stage.
Homework due at 12 midnight. Depending on your time zone, some teachers are nice enough to let you turn it in based on Arizona's Mountain Time. In Texas (Central time) we may get an extra hour or 2, depending on if we are in daylight savings time or not.

Cons:
Time comsuming , must devote time to studying chapters and references and
be prepared to discuss topics within a day or 2. Online discussion postings must be 100 - 300 words and have substance to get full participation credit. Online participation requires multiple postings for several days within one week for the entire 6 weeks.
Paper due every week.
Expensive (tuition) approx. $1600/ class and (electronic textbook and
resources fee) approx. $100/class
Administrative Staff (not faculty) can be unorganized, lazy, and have
communication problems. They are quick to fast talk you into enrolling
first, then they worry about correcting problems later. (If you are not a
self motivator or proactive in making sure your paperwork, financial aid ,
overall standing, and other affairs are being taken care of, instead of relying
on the staff, this is not the school
for you.) You have to stay on top of everyone to get things done, in
addition to concentrating on your classes.This was my major complaint
about this school.

[NuQueen04]

Originally Posted by chrini

I attend the University of Phoenix for the MBA program and it is an accredited university.

Initially I started an MBA program with the same accreditation as the University of Phoenix. When I tried to transfer to another school (AACSB accredited), I had to start from scratch because my credits could not transfer.

Just putting that out there.

[f8nacn]

Originally Posted by NuQueen04

You are a little confused because the bolded portion of your aforementioned statement is what I was saying in a nutshell.

I totally misread your original post! Just went back and re-read it! Definitely got you now...

[NuQueen04]

Originally Posted by f8nacn

I totally misread your original post! Just went back and re-read it! Definitely got you now...

Cool

[Bajan_Delta]

If you are interested in HR you may consider a Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Org.Behavior or Org. Development. Which ever way you decide to go, besure to investigate the school and the program well. Just because it's a brand name school doesn't mean they will have a top notch program in which you have interest. Check out where they program ranks and how long it takes their grads to find employment after graduation. See if they have placement programs, do they allow you to go part time or mandatory full time. And finally you may want to consider cost. For me a substandard degree at school A was going to cost me 3 times as much as a top ranked program at school B. Needless to say I attended B (I moved 7 hours away but it was worth it). Good luck!!

[Diovanka8]

My job is paying for it, 24 credits per year. I already have my Masters in Physical Education with a concentration in Sports Management. My undergrad was in Business Mgmt, Marketing Management. I really did not enjoy the group works and projects because I did have to do all the work. But I hope that it'll be different because these are more mature people. I like Accounting and don't think I would do Marketing again. I am a bit nervous about the GMAT. Also how can you find out if the school is accredited? NuQueen04, you mentioned the AACSB. Where can I find out about the MBA Program being accredited?
Thanks in advance!
But thank you everyone who addressed the issue and offered advice.

[NuQueen04]

Originally Posted by Diovanka8

My job is paying for it, 24 credits per year. I already have my Masters in Physical Education with a concentration in Sports Management. My undergrad was in Business Mgmt, Marketing Management. I really did not enjoy the group works and projects because I did have to do all the work. But I hope that it'll be different because these are more mature people. I like Accounting and don't think I would do Marketing again. I am a bit nervous about the GMAT. Also how can you find out if the school is accredited? NuQueen04, you mentioned the AACSB. Where can I find out about the MBA Program being accredited?
Thanks in advance!
But thank you everyone who addressed the issue and offered advice.

I hate to tell you this but their are slackers at every level. On your first day of class after the introductions, observe everyone and make a mental note of who you want to work with. God willing they won't have you doing all the work.

Don't be too nervous about the GMAT. If you can take a prep course, do it; it might ease your fears. Otherwise, head down to Barnes & Noble and buy a prep book, set up your own study schedule, stick with it and practice, practice, practice. You are truly blessed, highly favored, and you can do it.


Here is the link to their website.
http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/A...tedMembers.asp

Peace. One.

[Angel11E01]

I would suggest that anyone interested in a free MBA Program consider this program. CGSM.ORG.


The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is the country’s preeminent organization for promoting diversity and inclusion in American business. Through an annual competition, The Consortium awards merit-based, full-tuition fellowships to America’s best and brightest diverse candidates. In conjunction with our member schools, sponsoring companies, and our elite group of MBA students and alumni, The Consortium has built a forty year legacy of fostering inclusion and changing the ethnic and cultural face of American business.

The history of The Consortium is a rich one replete with scores of success stories. It began just one year after the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, against a backdrop of civil unrest, with one man’s extraordinary vision. Professor Sterling Schoen of Washington University in St. Louis envisioned a cooperative program that would develop African American male MBAs. Professor Schoen dared to pursue his dream by first determining that his idea was a viable one. He sought and won an award for the project from The Sloan Foundation to conduct a feasibility conference. Sixty influential educators and leaders from the African American community participated in the conference and determined that such a program was both feasible and necessary. The Consortium was established in 1966 as an innovative program designed to hasten the entry of African American men into management positions in business.

The inaugural Consortium class consisted of 21 African American men and the organization was supported by 27 corporate sponsors. After 1970, in keeping with the progressive philosophy on which the organization was founded, the mission evolved to include women and, shortly thereafter, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans.

As a forward thinking organization committed to inclusion, we strive at all times to be responsive to the dictates of the current educational, business and political environments. Consequently, we reached another historic juncture in June 2005 when our mission evolved to include, as applicants, all U.S. citizens and permanent residents who can demonstrate a commitment to The Consortium’s mission. All applicants, regardless of race or ethnicity, must be able to demonstrate this commitment. We are convinced that through this more inclusive approach, we will reach our ultimate goal of full representation of underrepresented minorities in MBA programs and American business in a more effective and efficient manner. We firmly believe that diversity is an American opportunity – not a legal or political issue.