The quickest Masters / MBA

I am interested to find out what are the quickest Masters / Mba out there.
By That I mean: The least amount of classes required and the shortest amount of time required.
It has to be accredited either RA or DETC.
It'll be nice if we could compile a list.
Thank you all!!

 

Perhaps it depends on what kind of course load you can reasonably complete. A lot of schools out there are on a 5 week schedule. If they let you, and you can actually accomplish all the requirements-why not take three courses per term. Generally an MBA is 36 credit hours. 12 classes could be completed in 4 five week terms. Seems pretty easy and quick to me.

I am completing my MBA through AMU, they have 8 week terms. I have been taking one class at a time, while working full-time. I could "do" two classes, but I do not want to kill myself in the process. It will end up taking me over two years to earn the MBA. Can't wait till its done.

Are you looking to "rip off the band-aid" so to speak with this MBA?

Good luck.

Cory

 

The Edinburgh Business School MBA program is self-paced, so theoretically one could finish that one in as little time as possible, provided they pass the comprehensive exams. Easier said than done, however. EBS exams are notoriously tough.

 

That very discussion came up in another forum. I cannot for the life of me remember which one I saw it in. I went back and looked. There were 3 or 4 RA schools mentioned, possibly one NA that required 21 or 26 credits? If I find it, I will let you know. I even looked at a couple of the links.

Abner

 

Here are the schools I remember being mentioned. One of them is AIU, which I think is overpriced. Anyway, here some relatively quick MBAs:


The University of Central Oklahoma has a 7 course MBA (Not sure if they have a DL option)

http://www.busn.uco.edu/mba/


American InterContinental University's MBA is only 8 courses

http://www.aiuonline.edu/online-masters-degree-organizational-psychology/


I thought there were more.

Abner

 

Hey, thanks for posting this, Abner. UCO is in my backyard, and I didn't know about this seven-course MBA. At $180 a credit hour for residents, this would work our great for me.

UCO only has DL courses, but no DL programs, BTW.

 

Be different. Be blue. Go UCO.

 

Sweet! you can't beat that deal. Have fun.

Abner

 

Thank you abner & TCord1964
The University of Central Oklahoma seems pretty good but it looks like they do not offer the MBA online.
I would love to see this list grow..Abner please post the link to the other forum if you find it..
Are there any other suggestions?

 

I believe Salem International University is a 12 month program with classes that are 5 weeks long. They also are RA and have a BM campus in WV.

• This program only takes 12 months
• No GMAT score required
• A Bachelor’s in Business is not required
• No thesis required
• One class a month

http://online.salemu.edu/Degrees/Masters/International-Business

 

The courses are 4 weeks long not 5 weeks like I had posted.

 

Just for fun, I went on the Live Chat with that school (without getting into too much information, I worked on the LC program and know some of its software stuff) because I like trying different LC programs out. Yeah... 10 minutes later "Jason" would not give me any tuition information and straight avoided my question even after I asked it 3 times. He just emphasized the no GRE/GMAT. So I wasn't able to get any info on that.

Apparently they use Blackboard and half the website has it listed as SIU and half Salem U.

 

I found these prices from 2004. I'm sure they have gone up since then. They don't have the best looking site and they are a For-Profit university.

Tuition by Semester Tuition by Credit Hour
Tuition (In State): $14,695
Tuition (Out of State): $14,695
Graduate Tuition (In State): $3,150
Graduate Tuition (Out of State): $3,150
Tution per Credit Hour (In State): $249
Tution per Credit Hour (Out of State): $249
Grad Tution per Credit Hour (In State): $175
Grad Tution per Credit Hour (Out of State): $175

Required Fees
Required Fees (In State): $290
Graduate Required Fees (In State): $30 Required Fees (Out of State): $290
Graduate Required Fees (Out of State): $30
** Tuition numbers are based on the most recent data publicly available (2004). Tuition does increase at most schools anually so please call for the most recent data, this information is provided to give you an estimate of the cost.

http://www.collegesreport.com/WestVirginia/Salem/SalemInternationalUniversity.html

 

Salem International University

oK! Here is what I found out.
There are 12 courses / 3 Credit Hours per course.
The tuition is 570$ per credit hour and does not include books.
Books can be bought separately from outside vendors.
All classes are either assignment based or project bases.
There are no exams.
• This program only takes 12 months
• No GMAT / GRE score required
• RA Bachelor’s is required (Business degree is not required)
• No thesis required
• One class a month
• There is a capstone class.

Classes Required:
MBA Core (18 credits)

ACC 510, Principles of Financial Accounting (Students without an undergraduate degree in business) (3) or
ACC 520, Managerial Accounting (Students with an undergraduate degree in business) (3)
BUS 500, Applied Business Statistics (3)
BUS 699, Enterprise Strategic Planning and Change Management (3)
ECO 570, Managerial Economics (3)
FIN 560, Financial Management of the Enterprise (3)
MKT 530, Marketing Management (3)

International Specialty (18 credits)

BUS 505, Business Communication for Managers (3)
BUS 600, Organizational Behavior, Leadership & Ethics (3)
BUS 640, International Law and Public Policy (3)
BUS 650, Global Business Operations (3)
BUS 660, Management Utilization of Technology (3)
BUS 670, Global Challenges of Communications and Human Resources Management (3)

The online MBA is 2 years old...
The school has been in existence since the 1880"S
They are ranked 9 overall in this online education database
http://oedb.org/rankings
Please let me know if you have any other info regarding this school or know of a better option.
Thank you,

 

Here is more info on the tuition:

Tuition: $570 per Credit hour (includes $20 technology fee)

Total tuition: $20,520 (excludes the price of books)

Books: $325 per class or $1300 per semester, however many of our student opt to get their books on their own, from websites like Cheapbooks.com and Half.com, for a cheaper price.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

(A)MBA – Required documents:

Ø Application fee - USD$20. “Check or money order must be made payable to : Salem international University”

Ø Enrollment Application forms.

Ø Certified True Copy of the high school diploma or certificates, official transcripts, and examination scores in English Translation.

Ø Certified true copy of bachelor degree diploma

Ø Official college transcript showing completion of Bachelor degree

Ø GMAT is not required.

Ø Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)

 

If the tuition is $570 per semester credit considers expensive because the program not business accredited.

 

Course Description:

ACC 510, Principles of Financial Accounting (Students without an undergraduate degree in business) (3)

This is an introduction to accounting and its significant role in making sound business decisions. This course is designed to teach students how to use financial statements to be wise users of accounting information. The course will give practical experience using ratio analysis to make credit and equity decisions.

ACC 520, Managerial Accounting (Students with an undergraduate degree in business) (3)

Students will learn the rationale for, and implications of, important accounting concepts and accounting procedures necessary to analyze and evaluate financial statements. The course examines budgeting, profit planning, budget control processes, tax planning, inventory management, cash forecasting, financial reporting, required financial disclosure, and international monetary transactions. Emphasis is placed on the use and importance of financial statements in the managerial decision-making process and ethical standards in accounting. Case studies and readings in accounting are used for practical application.

BUS 500, Applied Business Statistics (3)
A study of the statistical models, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, transformation, analysis of variance, chi-square, time series analysis, forecasting, and queuing theory. Emphasis is on the practical application of management science tools to solve business problems and using computer applications of business statistical methods.

BUS 505, Business Communication for Managers (3)

Students are exposed to the importance and implications of clear, correct, and coherent communication in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of written and oral communication in management and executive functions, the development of negotiation skills, and presentations to customers, senior management, and executive boards.

BUS 600, Organizational Behavior, Leadership & Ethics (3)

A study of the practices and ethical consequences managers employ in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling formal and informal organizational behavior and corporate culture. Topics include self-awareness, perception, motivation, learning, attitude, stress management, leadership, group dynamics, teamwork, communication, power and authority, delegation, time management, organizational structure, organizational development, change process, continuous improvement, operations of virtual organizations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and management control systems.

BUS 640, International Law and Public Policy (3)

This course is designed to challenge students to develop a broad understanding of the global legal, regulatory and public policy systems, and how they affect them as business managers and leaders. Businesses have become increasingly subject to international as well as local and national laws, regulations and public policies. Legal and regulatory provisions pervade such aspects of business as trade practices, marketing practices, environmental practices, intellectual properties, ethics and business relationships with employees, customers and other interested parties. This course assists students in developing their ability to meet the ethical, legal and regulatory demands and responsibilities of conducting business in a contemporary global environment.

BUS 650, Global Business Operations (3)

This course is a study of global business concepts and management practices. Students learn about the impact of external and internal environments, the influence of cultural, social, political, legal, and economic factors affecting business operations, theories of trade and foreign direct investment, balance of payments account, economic integration, trade policies, foreign exchange l transactions, contract terms, organizational structures and control of global operations, forms of business entry, including strategic alliances, joint ventures, and foreign direct investment, marketing, distribution, supply chain management, logistics, consumer behavior in international markets, global market extension, and positioning for competitive advantage. Students will conduct case analysis, learn to solve practical management problems, and develop written and oral presentations.

BUS 660, Management Utilization of Technology (3)

This course integrates and extends the technology-specific knowledge gained by the student in the various subject disciplines and from real world experience. Emphasis is placed on the view of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to understand how technology is used to improve business performance, both strategically and operationally. Topics discussed include the use of technology at different levels of an organization, the importance of ERP technology in managerial decision-making, operational excellence, competitive positioning, and change implementation.

BUS 670, Global Challenges of Communications and Human Resources Management (3)

This program introduces students to the perspectives and dimensions of human resource management and policy development. Students will study the process of bringing people and organizations together for the purpose of achieving stated goals. Emphasis is placed on the growing need to link strategic planning and human resource planning. Topics include job analysis, work flow management, diversity, recruiting, staffing, training, human resource development, performance appraisal, human resource policies, employment laws, employment benefits, employee relations, workplace safety and health issues, downsizing, outsourcing, human resource planning and resource allocation, and the effect of cultural, political, and legal environment on human resource management across national boundaries. Students will be involved in case analysis, team projects, and oral and written presentations.

BUS 699, Enterprise Strategic Planning and Change Management (3)

This capstone course is a review of modern strategic thinking and change management for the purpose of integrating three major types of challenges in steering an organization: (1) internal and external analytical assessment, (2) world uncertainty and unexpected events, and (3) human psychology and inertia. In connecting these tangible and intangible issues in the strategies process, the student will learn how internal and external forces do not always align with the human energy, and as a result the strategy that emerges is not always the intended one. Simulation exercises, case analysis, and synthesis of cross-functional practices will be applied in team works and written and oral presentations.

ECO 570, Managerial Economics (3)

The course is a study of the use of economic theory in managing the organization. Students will develop the ability to apply economic analysis to the solution of problems faced by management and understand the economic basis for business policies and key economic concepts that can serve as a framework for business decisions, linear programming, forecasting, and economic modeling of financial investments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how economic modeling is used to make decisions on price, output, investment, and related matters, and the consequences of economic decisions.

FIN 560, Financial Management of the Enterprise (3)

The course covers major issues facing a manager, including financial statement analysis; discounted cash flow analysis, time value of money; risk-return trade-off, valuation of financial assets, capital budgeting, financial planning, cost of capital; long-term financing through debt and equity, and the analysis of various financial models to improve existing short- and long-term asset management. Emphasis is placed on the importance of resource management in decision-making and the role of leverage and its impact on the enterprise.

MKT 530, Marketing Management (3)

This course studies the marketplace and the role of marketing in an organization. Students will learn about the influence of the marketplace and the environment, the process of marketing decision-making, design and use of the organization’s marketing mix, development of market-driven strategies, strategic planning, analysis of market trends, data sources, marketing research, environmental scanning, consumer behavior, market segmentation, competitive positioning, relationship marketing, value concepts, e-commerce, and web marketing. Emphasis is placed on the use of practical applications of marketing tools and techniques from management’s point of view. Students will be required to work on case studies, team projects, and simulation exercises.

 

Wikepedia Link for salem

History
The school was founded as Salem College by the Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1888. It soon became a non-sectarian nonprofit college. Over the next 100 years, the school continued as a liberal arts, teacher education, and nursing college. In 1989 it formed an alliance with Teikyo University of Tokyo, Japan, which changed the focus of the school to one of education of international students in a unique atmosphere. Salem College was renamed Salem-Teikyo University. The alliance with Teikyo ended in 2000, when the school was purchased by investors from Singapore. At that time, the school changed its name to Salem International University. Salem International University was acquired by Salem Education, LLC in June 2005.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_International_University

 

I'd like to have your input

I'm now leaning towards enrolling into the MBA program at Salem International University.
The price tag is one of the factors that is holding me back 20k + with books.
Are they any other schools with similar programs:
Quickest, least amount of calsses ETC..?
My aim is to get the MBA title attached to my name to continue to climb up the ladder.
Any help on this is greatly appreciate..
Thank you

 

Quickest might be Columbia Southern University. I needed some PM classes for continuing education requirements and managed to complete the MBA with a PM concentration in 8 months. They are not the best value, either cost or utility, but my entire program at that time cost less than completing three non credit vendor classes. (I always look for college classes for my continuing education requirements) If you can line a proctor up and stay on top of your professors for quick turnarounds you may find the school does not have lmitations on how quick you can complete. I would recommend you call them to verify their current rules in this regard. But also, keep in mind the utility of a DETC degree. I would also caution that when I completed the program a large portion of each class was a research paper assignment and a research class was required that took some time to complete.

This from the website:

Self-paced

"Self Paced Programs
With CSU, you can set your own pace for completing your degree program. Students are allowed 10 weeks to complete each course, but may finish a course in as little as three weeks depending on how quickly you complete the coursework. Following the required Student Orientation course, you are also given the option to complete one course at a time or two courses simultaneously."