MBA with no exams???

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Newbie2DL, May 9, 2005.

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  1. Newbie2DL

    Newbie2DL Member

    Are there any good schools in the US or UK that offer MBAs without exams as part of the assessment, only assignments and projects, etc?
     
  2. LBTRS

    LBTRS Member

    Define "good school" please?

    Touro University International (which I am currently enrolled) has an MBA that tests mastery through Case Assignments and Session Long Projects. It is not an AACSB accredited school if that's what you mean by "good school" but the work is challenging and I'm learning a lot. I've been very happy with TUI so far.
     
  3. wcitizen

    wcitizen New Member

    Ray,

    I see you're doing the CFP and MBA at the same time. How many courses are you taking? Is this manageable? Are you working full time as well?

    Jim
     
  4. LBTRS

    LBTRS Member

    Jim,

    To be honest....It's killing me!

    Yes, I work full time and am currently taking two MBA classes and one CFP class each session. I hardly have time to sleep. It is doable if you manage your time properly and don't get behind.

    The only reason I'm undertaking such a load is that retirement from my first career is right around the corner and I need to finish both programs by the end of 2006.

    Let me know if you have any specific questions.
     
  5. w_parker

    w_parker New Member

    MBA programs and testing really are on a class by class basis. Normally, from what I have experienced involves more writing than testing. Anyway, good luck.

    William
     
  6. Dave C.

    Dave C. New Member

    not 100% - but close

    The triple-accredited MBA from Henley Management College in the UK is assessed by a split of 75% coursework and 25% exams.

    Henley MBA
     
  7. morganplus8

    morganplus8 New Member

    The University of Liverpool has no exams but you will wish you were writing them in the end! Very challenging program if you don't want it to be a terminal degree.
     
  8. beachhoppr

    beachhoppr New Member

    I am in the DL MBA program at Grand Canyon University (GCU ). We do not have proctored exams. Tuition is a reasonable $360 per credit hour, the program is ACBSP accredited and thus far, has been excellent (barring a few admin hiccups).
     
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  9. Student2173

    Student2173 New Member

    I know that I am very late to this forum, but after intensive research, I have found a few universities that offer MBA degrees with no exams, just coursework.

    Universiti Tunuk Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia
    Anglia Ruskin University, UK
    University of Chester, UK
    University of Central Lancashire, UK
    University of Bolton, UK
    Washington International University, Virgin Islands (I think)
    Bircham International University, Spain
    Severn Business College, UK (Level 7 Postgraduate diploma with MBA top up)
    Australian Institute of Business, Australia (duh)

    There are probably more out there, but this is the list I have complied so far. If there are any more universities, I will post them on this forum.

    Hope this helps!
     
  10. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

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  11. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    How do they evaluate learning in the courses?
     
  12. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Student 2173 also listed Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - Malaysia. Credible school with the proper approvals. But no indication they teach DL courses. Looks 100% in-seat. Somebody know something I don't? Yes, they explain their on-line services, library, databases and all that - but no mention I could find of distance learning.

    J.
     
  13. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    To be honest, I stopped reading when I saw the word "Bircham." 2173 needs to do some homework before making such suggestions.

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Neuhaus

    Neuhaus Well-Known Member

    FWIW, the University of Management and Technology only requires one proctored exam at the end of your program. All written assignments for each course (at the masters level, I can't speak to the doctoral or undergrad courses).
     
  15. Steve Levicoff

    Steve Levicoff Well-Known Member

    Actually, Kiz, I think you're being far too kind. I think 2173 needs to go back to playing in his or her own sandbox.

    What we have is (1) someone who joined the board only two days ago, (2) immediately posted recommendations that include blatant degree mills,
    (3) claimed to have done "intensive research," and (4) presumes to add to the list in the future. Not to mention placing these suggestions in a thread that is well over ten years old. This make 2173 (1) a rank amateur, possibly a kid, (2) a shill for one or more of the schools on the list, (3) apparently not a native English speaker, and (4) possibly all of the above. One does not appear from nowhere and immediately start pontificating on any forum, especially a forum dealing with higher education.

    I have the impression that 2173 is a typical one-time poster we will never see again. At least that's my hope, since a post like his or hers definitely requires damage control.
     
  16. nyvrem

    nyvrem Active Member

    10 year old necro bump thread ! :O
     
  17. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    2173 did include Bolton University in his list which is a good engineering university. I got my first three years of engineering education there quite a few years ago and I still use what I learned there on a daily basis.
    I know nothing about their MBA degree however.
     
  18. Student2173

    Student2173 New Member

    Steve Levicoff,

    I'm very disgusted with your attitude! For the record, the question of finding an MBA degree course with no exams is nothing new and is ongoing. This question has been asked in various circles. I know this thread is very old, and I find it shameful that no one has made any suggestions or named some learning institutes, apart from Trident University. Even though I'm very late, as already stated, I hope other people can do their investigations and decide for themselves. To be honest, I'm glad that others have 'red flagged' a couple of institutes on my list because it warns others to avoid them, and it also helps me with my own choices.

    I have spent a considerable amount of time finding such institutes, and believe me, it is not easy! Such institutes are rare as diamonds and are heavily overshadowed by MBA degree courses that blend assignments, group work, and exams together. There are some that solely rely on exams for assessment, such as Don Bosco University.

    If you know of any institutes that offer MBA degree courses with no exams, please post them on this thread and let other people know.

    If you feel that some of them on my list are suspicious for whatever reason, don't blame me! I'm only posting my findings and I am not responsible for the workings of other universities.

    Anyway, I found one other institute; University of Wales (Trinity St David), UK.

    Regards,

    2173
     
  19. Student2173

    Student2173 New Member

    As far as I can tell, it is a relatively new university based in Kampar, Malaysia. Yes, it is in-class only. I do know the university is expanding, but I don't know if it will start to offer distance learning in the future.
     
  20. Steve Levicoff

    Steve Levicoff Well-Known Member

    Thank you for your compliment, 2173. I like to think that I’m quite good at disgusting the people I want to disgust. (Several moderators are now nodding in agreement.) But the problem is not that you’re very late, the problem is that you’re obviously an amateur at evaluating the credibility of institutions. And that you came in like gangbusters and presumed to recommend blatant degree mills and sham schools.

    Remember, you cannot be ten percent pregnant. When you publish a list of schools, to include in even a small minority of your list degree or diploma mills impugns the credibility of your entire list.

    But, sir (or madam, as the case may be, since you are anonymous), I do blame you. You may not be responsible for the reprehensible activities of such schools, but you are responsible for leading people in the wrong direction by publishing their names in your list. Around this joint, we watch out for each other, just as we are watching out for your benefit.

    You also notice that many of the posters here (1) use their real names, (2) have been on DegreeInfo for many moons, and (3) have established their solid reputations over a period of time. They are not newbies that sign on and, in the same day, resurrect a ten-year old thread by publicizing schools that, to say the least, have no credibility.

    So welcome – this is your reality check, and you have much to learn. Here’s hoping that you stay with us and become literate in the world of non-traditional education. You have a long way to go, but you have just started the journey, and we will help you along as best we can.
     

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