Top MBA for USD$6K !!

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Frangop, Jul 17, 2001.

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  1. Frangop

    Frangop New Member

    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND (AUSTRALIA)
    Master of Business Administration (USQ)

    Who its designed for-
    Tertiary qualified professional engineers and others seeking continuing professional development in business administration

    Where you can do it-
    Distance education

    Distance education option is available



    Course details


    Level of award Higher Degree by Coursework
    Study modes available Full-time, Part-time, External
    First offered 1997
    Specialisations on offer Accounting, Business administration, Environmental management, Finance, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Law, Marketing, Project management
    Number of units 8 compulsory; 4 elective
    Assessment Assignments, examinations
    Thesis required? No
    Work placement required? No
    Must be employed while studying? Optional
    Major project required? No
    Works-based project required? No
    Completion time 1.5 years or 3 semesters for full-time
    3.0 years or 6 semesters for part-time
    Estimate of total study time required 1800 hours
    When are classes held Residential stays. Semester 3 offered
    Other information The MBA is run by distance eduction only, therefore class size does not impact on the service quality. USQ award offered through EEA


    Costs

    Are HECS places available? No
    Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees AUD$11000


    Getting in

    Entry requirements and selection criteria GMAT not required, prior degree, 3 years work experience, English proficiency, TOEFL score of 550; IELTS score of 6.5
    Prior degree required Yes
    Courses for which credit may be given Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Management
    Is management experience required? Yes, 2 years
    Intake of students Semester
    Closing dates for applications 15 January, 15 June, 30 October for Australian students, for international student
    Open days 16 August


    International connections


    USQ has a sizeable international enrolment, since students have the flexibility to study on campus or by distance education or a combination of both. At last count there were 900 international students on campus, and 3000 studying externally. Support offices around the world provide assistance to distance education students. There is an English language and preparatory program. Both fees and the cost of living in Toowoomba are modest. Most of the international undergraduate students on campus are from Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Graduation ceremonies are held in those countries each year.
     
  2. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    Hi Frangop

    I guess you like this program? Seriously is this an ad and what is your connection to the program? Thanks.

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    Best Regards,
    Dave Hayden
     
  3. Lewchuk

    Lewchuk member

    Absolutely nothing against USQ but to say it is a "top" MBA is an overstatement.

     
  4. Frangop

    Frangop New Member

    Hi DaveHayden,

    I can assure you that I have no connection what-so-ever with USQ.

    It is just that I know that it is an Accredited, legitimate and respectable little uni that offers degrees for the same cost as your average Californian-Approved, but non-RA uni.

    CFr
     
  5. Peter French

    Peter French member


    ...and you had better be sure that the price for an International student tdoing distance education is the same for a local student ... maybe, but I doubt it as the fees are usually fixed at a higher level. Remember it is not a 1 year course.

    You'll clarify this?




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    Peter French,
    MEd MAcc (UNE) CMA
    Australia
     
  6. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    Hi Frangop

    Thanks for the reply. It was just somewhat unclear what your motivation or point was in the first post. I appreciate your clearing it up. It sounds like for some the USQ degree may be a good choice. While enrolling in a MBA program keeps crossing my mind, The H-W choice would be first followed closely by say Amberton, CSDH, etc. Again thanks.

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    Best Regards,
    Dave Hayden
     
  7. Lewchuk

    Lewchuk member

    I am curious as to your "MBA list". HW is quite different CSDH, I am surprised that someone would be considering both.


     
  8. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    Hi Lewchuk

    Yes they are strikingly different programs. I like the independence and reputation of the HW program. The CSDH appeals to me because of the ease of use. I live in Portland and my hunch is there would be fewer explanations with it. I also like the fact that it comes from CS University system. I am not ready for a Masters program and am not sure I will choose an MBA when I am, but these two are definate at or near the top of my list.

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    Best Regards,
    Dave Hayden
     
  9. RFValve

    RFValve Well-Known Member

    it is a 3 year part time course, $1050 AUD per unit for international students, it is a 12 unit course. It is not an easy course, some people find it difficult.
     
  10. Lewchuk

    Lewchuk member

    I really would not worry about ease of use. You may need to explain the DL aspect in either case. Otherwise, "explaning" HW is very easy (from experience). You also may discover that they are familier with the school and are quite impressed (from experience).
    HW is a very high-quality program with a great reputation. However it offers relatively little structure, is brutally difficult and requires excellent exam-writing skills. If any of this is an issue for someone I would run away.

     

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