Top Online MBA School

Anyone here know the Top Online Based MBA Program with no residence program? Is it UMass?

 

What do you mean by top?

 

The advertisements that UMass runs around here state that the UMass MBA program is in the top 20 nationally (as measured by who? whom? I'm not certain. Maybe USN&WR) In any case, their program is not specifically an "online" program in that there is a B&M program, satellite campuses, and online courses. It is possible to complete the program taking only online courses and I've gathered that more than a few people do this. It is, however, also very common for people to take a combination of "butt in classroom" courses and online courses. I've been led to believe that this combination modality has become the most commonly utilized.
Jack

 

I read that university of Michigan WEBMBA is better. True?

 

If you're speaking of top ranked its probably Duke, Indiana and Michigan.

Then Florida state and Arizona state.

 

but they're not 100% online are they. they require you to go

 

Take a look at Seton Hall online MBA program.

http://www.setonworldwide.net/

 

"but they're not 100% online are they. they require you to go"

I think that most of these programs do require residencies except of Michigan and IU. Both are in the top 25.

I would advise you to go here for more info....

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/elearning/tables/mba_reg_prof.htm

 

Business Week online

Has extensive forums on business schools. However, if you go on and ask about online studies, expect to be belittled for your consideration of such studies. To many on the boards, if you aren't going to a top tier (as listed by Business Week) you aren't worth the time of the day. And to go online is even worse. They do, however, have listing for online programs. US News & World has a listing for top online programs but is based more on program setup than perceived quality. What are you planning to do with it?

 

Today’s Wall Street Journal has an extensive article on the top MBA programs. In reading the fine print, it states the survey was based on recruiters' perceptions of graduate qualifications.

I believe one could reasonably argue that the schools listed are not necessary the best in quality of instruction. If you only admit elite students to a program, you can expect a higher quality of graduate than a school with excellent instruction that admits lesser quality students.

 

I think that most of these programs do require residencies except of Michigan and IU. Both are in the top 25.

> The one that offers the online class isnt Ann Arbor, the good university, rather it is dearborn a much worst business school.

 

I don't believe you'll find a 100% online (i.e. all-computer-all-the-time-absolutely-zero-travel) MBA program that's ranked among the "Top Business Schools" (say, the top 50) by USNWR.

As mentioned in this thread, UMich-Dearborn and UMass-Amherst are 100% online; the others mentioned are not (at best, a few weekend residencies are required).

I think Chris' question is pertinent; what are you planning to do with the degree? I mean, if your goal is to be an i-banker at a bulge bracket firm, then go to Harvard. If you want to move up from mid-level management at a mid-size company, you might be able to set your sights lower. If you want the thing just for laughs, go cheap.

 

I just want one to expand my knowledge.

 

What is your previous education in?

I was just saying in another forum that the cheapest MBA I have seen is at Bellevue University, www.bellevue.edu. I do not by any means think this is the top school, but it is inexpensive (relatively) and completely online. Tuition for the whole program is about $10,600.

Top non US MBA programs with online offerings include:

All in the UK:

Warwick (some residency required, 1 week per year for 2 or 3 years)
Henley
Imperial College University of London.

I can provide links if anyone is interested.

Cheers.

 

Amberton University

Very inexpensive

 

Amberton!

No kidding! I just had a look, and if I read it right, it's $200 per credit hour for 33 hours? If that's correct then that is by far the least expensive MBA I have seen.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers.

 

Amberton

Just had another look. I think I missed 9 credits, but still inexpensive. So that would be 42 credits at $200 a shot. Good value.

 

I went to UC Berkeley. I just want to go to University of Michigan or UMass. But which name is more popular. I notice the online University of Michigan isn't the Ann Arbor but the other one.

 

Hi all, new guy here

If you're not concerned about AACSB accreditation, Cal State Dominguez Hills has a completely online MBA program. Only 30 credits at $300/credit...that's cheap.

 

Touro is also $300 per credit and no books to buy.