MBA programs? AACSB?

I'm looking for a good distance MBA program with either no residencies at all, or with limited number of residencies (if there are residencies, then I nee the school to be in the northeast).

I'd prefer AACSB accreditation or, lacking that, a school that would be recognizable to companies in the northeast. I'm in a high tech field, so a program with a high-tech option would be great, though not necessary.

I'd also like to keep the costs reasonable- I don't have an undergrad business degree, so I'd prefer a program with no prereqs or one that works the prereqs into the program.

I just finished an online course at Worcester Polytechnic Institute- I enjoyed it, but their program will end up being expensive and time-consuming- about $40K and 50 credits with the required prerequisites. One thing I do like is that they treat you as a full time student and arrange for easy access to MS Office software (free of charge), all library resources, and more.

Does anyone have recommedations? Should I stick with WPI or should I look elsewhere?

Is AACSB certification important if I am not looking to launch a new career, but instead just looking for knowledge to help me in my current job and an advanced degree to add to my resume in case I ever need to look for a new job (I have no plans to do so)? I am a currently a product manager with a BS in engineering).

Thanks!

 

University of Tulsa - Costs 12K a year - 1 residence a year (they just changed it from 3 a yeara when I went there). The do have a semester of prereqs. if no business degree. They are still starting up, so a bit disorganized, and their original dean (who started the program and was GREAT) and the main facilitator have been replaced. The new Dean is lacking a bit on the student focus, but the new administrator is great.

I think there are much better programs out there, OK, but not a great experience with TU - Colorado State University, Florida State, Drexel, Arizona State (good Business reputation). There is a host of Eurpoean schools too. (not sure of the price or residency, but the board will come through)

I would say AACSB is only for academia (except for my employer who requires it for reimbursement, but they are the exception). But keep your options open, especially for the MBA, there is a variety out there that are AACSB.

Also US News and World report has a great listing of just US, AACSB, and gives pricing, etc. Look it up, it is free and a great resource. (They also have only for RA).

Good Luck.

 

EBS MBA

I'm in the Edinburgh Business School MBA - it is around 10K USD, no residency, tough program, second largest in the world. Like you, I wanted to know more about business (already have a BA, LLB - have been practicing law for 8 years, currently VP in a BC company). My organization is paying for the tuition.

The program is totally self paced, meaning there are no group projects, it is examined only. This was great for me because at times I wanted to get more done, other times work is just too busy. They also offer interim awards (eg. PostGraduate Certificate in Business after 3 of 9 MBA courses etc.)

Check out the website at ebsmba.com!

Tracey

 

EBS MBA

I'm in the Edinburgh Business School MBA - it is around 10K USD, no residency, tough program, second largest in the world. Like you, I wanted to know more about business (already have a BA, LLB - have been practicing law for 8 years, currently VP in a BC company). My organization is paying for the tuition.

The program is totally self paced, meaning there are no group projects, it is examined only. This was great for me because at times I wanted to get more done, other times work is just too busy. They also offer interim awards (eg. PostGraduate Certificate in Business after 3 of 9 MBA courses etc.)

Check out the website at ebsmba.com!

Tracey

 

You might want to download this free book on distance learning business and management graduate programs from Geteducated.com. Here's the link:

http://www.geteducated.com/bdlgs_bm.htm

 

Hi,

SUNY IT has an MBA in Technology Management that looks very interesting.
They are in the candidacy stage of AACSB accreditation.
There are no prerequisites.
The school is located in the northeast.
Tuition would be ~$17,000. (48 s/h at $351 per hour - out of state, obviously less if you live in New York)

link

Good luck,
Tony

 

Here is a link to a site compiled by US News and World Report that has a long list of DL MBA programs that are both regionally accredited and AACSB accredited as well.

Enjoy....

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

Cy

 

Re: EBS MBA

I don't think Edinburgh Business School is AACSB accredited. I may be wrong.

 

Re: Re: EBS MBA

No.

 

Penn State has a distance MBA, and an executive MBA via the internet. Point the old browser to the world wide web at worldcampus dot psu dot edu. Get it? I think the MBA program is around 48k USD, but don't quote me on that.

Kristie: I'm considering the internet MBA at Tulsa, and I've been hoping to catch up to you concerning your thoughts on the program, and why you feel that way. Bear in mind that we're from California, and Tulsa is way far away from CA, in many ways. Unless you're in Bakersfield, in which case, get the smell out!

Talk to me.

 

I have been trying all day to post, and been getting errors - here goes (again!!)

Since I have posted this via PM to many people, I thought I would here, so searches would come up with this. It is truncated, due to word limits on PM's.
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Overall an OK program. I was in the second class, so things are changing - no visits on campus now.

The program began at with one dean, who was GREAT, and a great assistant. The new dean leaves something to be desired.

Each class is VERY different. Most have at least 2 professor's, and mostly 3. It is a hard transition.

A great portion of the classes are weighted HUGE on the final - very difficult. The last Professor in strat. mgmt - most of us had A's, then everybody got F's on the last assignment. I escalted to the Dean, and he again was not much help. The assistant was great though he was unable to do anything about it.

We did have one professor get sick and we didn't get feedback (at all) for almost the entire semester. The school knows it happens now, so I hope it won't happen in the future. It was very frustrating.

There are a couple of great classes - a business plan presented to a bunch of financial bankers (though with no on campus, they may have eliminated that). The portfolio portion of the financial class is great, though only 1/3 of the class.

The library services are great, the billing department is a joke - every semester something wrong. The assistant is trying to change those things though.

This program does not have a thesis, and if you want to go into Doctorate study it makes it difficult through the application process. It is private, so be aware of that.

They publish information on their students, without their knowledge or consent. I wouldn't have minded, if I was asked, but they do "bios" on some. Be aware, what they know is sometimes published (city, personal info, etc).

Overall, a bit of a roller coaster ride. The last semester left a bad taste in my mouth, but I think that is the direction things are going, unfortunately. There are a couple of Professor's who are very much against DL who are teaching. I know they dropped one from the program, but the other I think is still in there.

Anyway, I hope it helps. I did have some bad and some good experiences, so take it for what it is worth. If I were to do it over again, I would not do it again, but it is not a bad overall program. Check out Drexel or Florida State too - in the MBA, there are many to choose from these days.
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Also realize that it truly does not matter where you are - since it is purely DL now (no required visits).

If you have any specific questions on the comments above, feely free to ask.

 

SUNY tuition is increased to $451/credit now.
Tuition now will be 48*451/credit = ~22K (for out of state)

 

Texas A & M - Commerce

Visit http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/graduateprograms/. Good luck!

 

WPI's part-time (online) MBA program was Ranked #1 in the Northeast by Business Week (Part-Time MBA) and #9 in the nation.

If anyone is interested, I recently reviewed WPI's online programs on my blog:

WPI Review

collegeblogger

 

Texas A&M University-Commerce

http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/graduateprograms/programs/30HOUR.asp

I took 3 MBA courses there in 2000, when Texas A&M University - Commerce started its online MBA that year. Unfortunately, TAMUC dropped the program at the end of 2000. The note from TAMUC said

"November 15, 2000
To All MBA Online Learners:

After an extensive review of the MBA Online program, the faculty of the
College of Business and Technology has decided to close this program
option. A number of significant issues were identified regarding
overall program quality and resource support. We will continue to offer our
live-taught MBA program at our facilities in Dallas, Mesquite, and
Commerce, TX. ... ... "

Years later, TAMUC started its online MBA again.

Based on my experience with TAMUC, I think the program is good. When I took the class, I had to read textbook and professor assigned reading materials, participate in WebCT discussion with other classmates around the states, work team project with others, take online tests. It's a good experience for an engineer like myself.

 

Try UNL. They are AACSB for sure.

 

Actually, this would make it more likely that you would have to do prereqs.

 

Here is an admittedly incomplete list of AACSB schools offering distance master's programs in business.

Arizona State University www.asu.edu
Auburn University www.auburn.edu
Babson College www.babson.edu
Ball State University www.bsu.edu
University of Baltimore www.ubalt.edu
California State University Sacramento www.csus.edu
Central Michigan University www.cmich.edu
University of Colorado Colorado Springs www.uccs.edu
University of Colorado Denver www.cuonline.edu
Colorado State University www.colostate.edu
University of Connecticut www.uconn.edu
University of Denver www.universitycollege.du.edu
Drexel University www.drexel.com
Duke University www.duke.edu
East Carolina University www.ecu.edu
University of Florida www.ufl.edu
Florida Atlantic University www.fau.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University www.fgcu.edu
Florida State University www.fsu.edu
University of Hawaii www.hawaii.edu
University of Illinois Chicago www.uic.edu
Indiana University www.indiana.edu
James Madison University www.jmu.edu
Kansas State University www.ksu.edu
Kennesaw State University www.kennesaw.edu
Marist College www.marist.edu
University of Massachusetts www.umass.edu
University of Michigan Dearborn www.webmba.edu
University of Michigan Flint www.umflint.edu
Mississippi State University www.msstate.edu
University of Montana www.umt.edu
Morehead State University www.moreheadstate.edu
University of Nebraska www.unl.edu
New Jersey Institute of Technology www.njit.edu
Northern Arizona University www.nau.edu
University of North Texas www.unt.edu
Oklahoma State University www.okstate.edu
Pace University www.pace.edu
Portland State University www.pdx.edu
Saint Joseph's University www.sju.edu
University of San Diego www.sandiego.edu
Suffolk University www.suffolk.edu
Syracuse University www.syr.edu
University of Texas Arlington www.uta.edu
University of Texas Dallas www.utdallas.edu
University of Texas El Paso www.utep.edu
University of Texas Pan American www.panam.edu
University of Texas San Antonio www.utsa.edu
Texas A & M University Commerce www.tamu-commerce.edu
University of Tulsa www.utulsa.edu
Valdosta State University www.valdosta.edu
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University www.vt.edu
Wayne State University www.wayne.edu
West Carolina University www.wcu.edu
Western Kentucky University www.wku.edu
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire www.uwec.edu
University of Wisconsin Whitewater www.uww.edu
Worcester Polytechnic Institute www.wpi.edu
University of Wyoming www.uwyo.edu

 

So incomplete you should be embarrassed
You provide the most comprehensive lists I have ever seen!

 

This came from a list of about 304 DL MBA programs that I've been building slowly but surely. It includes professionally accredited (AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE), regionally accredited (MSA, NEA, NCA, NWA, SA, WA), nationally accredited (ACCSCT, ACICS, DETC), and foreign GAAP equivalent. I had included fields for school name, website, location, degree titles/majors/concentrations, tuition, accreditation, and last updated. Unfortunately, the list is incomplete insofar as getting all the fields for all the schools filled in and I fear my list is becoming dated as tuition rates keep going up while my completed entries go un-updated.