AJU Coursework

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by PS3Cade, Jun 2, 2009.

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  1. PS3Cade

    PS3Cade New Member

    I'm looking at applying to either the MPA or MBA program at Andrew Jackson University. I have previously attended American Intercontinental University (A.A.) and Fort Hays State University (B.G.S.) with decent success as a full-time student (honors, Dean's List, Who's Who). I was curious about the course load at Andrew Jackson University and if anybody has taken the maximum three courses allowed during a semester as a graduate student? If so, please let me know your experience with the coursework and your satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the program. I learned about the sponsored tuition program through an entrepreneurship website. Also, I cannot find anything regarding GPA requirements on the AJU website - mine is right around a 3.4. Is this high enough for either of those programs?

    Cade
     
  2. PS3Cade

    PS3Cade New Member

    I'm also curious if all of the coursework is taken at one time (simultaneous) or if semesters were broken into sessions? Also, how are proctored examinations conducted?
     
  3. AV8R

    AV8R Active Member

    You are aware that you will be going from RA accredited institutions to NA accreditation?
     
  4. PS3Cade

    PS3Cade New Member

    I am. I have looked around for RA graduate degrees and almost enrolled at California State University - Dominguez Hills and the University of Illinois (both distance learning) at one point. It's a finanical issue and, honestly, it's a risk I'm willing to take as affordable as the degree appears to be. If I knew I would see immediate results for the positive, I'd enroll with the University of Illinois or California State instead. My undergraduate degrees have not made me that wealthy of a man (unfortunately). I'm only 24 so the most common response from people is that it simply takes time.

    Cade
     
  5. TCord1964

    TCord1964 New Member

    I took three undergraduate courses concurrently at AJU. It can be done, but it was hard, especially since I work full time. If I had it to do over again, I would have only taken two courses. I couldn't imagine taking three graduate courses at the same time. AJU makes you work for your education!
     
  6. blaterson

    blaterson New Member

    Interesting timing that you posted this as I was recently thinking of going online to share experiences with studying there. I am in the undergraduate, not graduate program. I am pursuing a B.S. in business. Am in my first semester but had to take an extension and I will be finishing it up in about two weeks. I can also say that when I started the term I was working, which really threw my time out of sync. Now I am not working and making a lot better progress.

    Currently taking three classes and I can say that they are all thorough. In all three classes we only skipped a total of one chapter of one book, everything else must be read, quizzed on, written about and then tested on the midterm or final. The courses are quite structured and I can say I actually like it, because it presents a very clear do or die picture for me. I've written down the long list of readings, assignments etc. to be done for each course and taped that paper on my wall, I cross off each one as I finish. I average about 3 to 5 hours reading and note-taking time per chapter, which may seem kind of high for other people. There are also loads of small writing assignments that pertain to some parts of the chapter and you need to exercise your ideas of what to do in that situation (for example), drawing somewhat from the chapter and the rest from your own creative ideas.

    I do not know how my experience compares with graduate level, but I hope to find that out in about a year and a half from now (hopefully). I hope the fact that I am passing in undergraduate is an indication I will push through an MBA there. As for the educational experience I am generally quite satisfied, to say the least. I'm pretty proud of the fact that I read and absorb every chapter and take good notes, as I will have them for the future as well and not just for the course, meaning I can get rid of all the books and have thorough, well written notes to keep. The books are the main source of knowledge and as with any university textbook they contain plenty, but each teacher may post extra free reading articles within the course webpage but those are for extra learning and not necessarily on the quizzes. There is also a discussion writing required after each chapter, where you only write a one paragraph reaction to a question and then post it up so that any other students taking the course can also see it. As I may have mentioned there is also a homework writing assignment that is a bit more lengthy, for each chapter. In addition there is an overall writing assignment for each unit, sometimes involving the internet to research something and write a reaction. Anyways I've babbled on, AJU has a few sample courses they show online so you can see the layout.
     
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  7. DLer

    DLer New Member

    Cade, you should be proud of yourself for earning the FHSU BGS degree. That took a great deal of effort and your grades reflect it. I have two sons your age, so I have to view your accomplishments in that light.

    I have completed 21 of the 36 AJU MBA credits during the last 9 months. The first three courses in two months, the next course in 4 months (nearly impossible while trying to run two businesses over the holidays), and the last three in three months. What I found is that I personally am not at my best when working on three different course subjects simultaneously. If I am working on two courses that are closely related then the overlap of material is a positive, otherwise I complete one course then go onto the next. To clarify, I sign up for three courses during the semester, and complete one course, then go onto the next course, then the final course (all within the semester). I personally enjoy the self-paced format that allows this flexibility. Am I satisfied with the program? For me, it is great. I enrolled because of the 5 course Marketing option. I have been able to apply the material from that course immediately to my business and the contracting work that I do for the government.

    Would the program be great for you? While the AJU MBA degree will help you learn the language of business and they have some excellent instructors that also teach at AMU, it is an online program and you are on your own. I am using the degree to fill in the blanks. I am not earning the degree to try and become a manager at another company. I already have a business and a full network of contacts. If I was twenty years younger with little experience, I would be in a local B&M MBA program, developing a network. There are many companies in my area that recruit the MBA grads right out of the local college. You will probably put close to the same amount of effort into the AJU MBA as you would another MBA. Therefore you need to make sure that it is the right fit for you.

    I am very grateful for the AJU MBA program. I have no complaints. A couple of instructors are really exceptional. For the price it can't be beat. Just make sure that at age 24 it is the best program for you, both now and in the future.
     
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  8. Woho

    Woho New Member

    Very true, also the younger you are the longer you can somewhat life on the school's name recognition. If you somehow can manage it try to go with a well known b&m school in your area.
     

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