If I could do it over again...

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Andy Borchers, Sep 4, 2007.

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  1. Andy Borchers

    Andy Borchers New Member

    I've been an avid supporter of Nova Southeastern on this NG for some time.

    If I could do my doctoral program over again, however, I would seriously look at:

    http://www.busadm.wayne.edu/newsarticle.php?id=1210

    Alas, Wayne State was only talking about offering a doctorate in the mid-1990's when I started my work at NSU. It only took them 15 years to actually offer the degree! Perhaps the competition from local schools offering DBAs motivated them to finally act.

    Wayne's program has a number of strong points - quantitative based (from courses in the department of economics / psychology and required calculus background), 600 GMAT minimum, research active faculty, AACSB accredited, etc.

    Whenever you make a choice about a degree program be prepared for later regrets.

    Regards - Andy
     
  2. rabbuhl

    rabbuhl New Member

    Is this a distance learning Ph.D. program?
     
  3. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Is the Wayne State program available by distance, or does one have to live in the Detroit area to take advantage of it?

    Regarding regrets, I've never been sorry about either program I've done so far, because they really were exactly right for me. However, I've been in so many different directions when it comes to where to doctoral work and with which focus that, yeah, I'm sure I'll think about what might have been no matter what I end up doing.

    -=Steve=-
     
  4. Andy Borchers

    Andy Borchers New Member

    Wayne State

    Actually the program isn't DL - but it is more accessible than the other choices in the state of Michigan - namely, UoM and MSU both of which are full-time only (and made no bones about it).

    I do hope we'll see more traditional B&M schools with doctoral degrees in business that are flexible enough to support mid-career students. If such programs existed in major markets - the entire DL crowd would face some real competition.

    Regards - Andy

     
  5. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    So sad but true. I would have done a BS at Eckerd or maybe still COSC, MBA at UF, and DBA at Nova or Argosy. Maybe someday.
     
  6. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    There are so many online and DL options available now, I'm sure almost every veteran member here wishes some of those programs were available "back in the day".

    Then there are those of us who don't have regrets about doctoral programs, because we can't make a decision of which program to even start. :D
     
  7. edowave

    edowave Active Member

    You can always do a second PhD.
     
  8. bing

    bing New Member

    Yep. That's how I feel about the MBA program. When I was looking at programs there weren't as many out there. Now, many excellent schools have some very nice offerings. I think I did fine in the end, though.

    Bing


     

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