Master's Degree program without due dates?

Is there a Master's Degree program that has zero due dates?

I have just dropped out of my first MBA course (Business Ethics) because I was not able to keep up with the demands of online learning. Admittedly I am a slow reader and it takes me awhile to comprehend what needs to be done. A brick and mortar school would probably be best, but I cannot do that due to the nature of my job (military PCS overseas AGAIN) and not knowing if credits will transfer.

I struggle to comprehend things that I have no interest in. What is weird is that I can blaze through any material that I like, and have no problems remembering it.

My biggest problem is that I like to learn tidbits of EVERYTHING. I always imagined myself growing up to be like Macgyver. I study foreign languages (Vietnamese and Spanish currently), math (working on CALC 1), various science courses, taxes, automotive repair (small engines for go kart racing) and many others all on my own. I just can't get interested in "Business Ethics" or anything remotely related to philosophy. I suppose my mind likes to give the absolute black and white answers rather than giving my interpretation of the grey areas.

Am I just doomed? Is there a school that fits me? I tried searching for the past 3 days, but I can't seem to find the right terms to search with.

 

Also some of my time has been spent checking out the free online courses. Photoshop is next on my list!

 

I know Trident University has really flexible due dates but they do have due dates. They are really military friendly also (due dates & tuition). Word of warning - they are under "Show Cause" so their accreditiation is being reviewed. Final results should be next month.


*Disclaimer - I got my MBA from Trident and have been offered adjunct work from them.

 

Whats funny is that I am dropping the Business Ethics course from that school lol. I remember reading your posts about that school several years back, and I jumped at the chance to finally apply. Now I have been beaten down and had to admit that my writing background is extremely weak, and that my reading comprehension sucks as well....at least when it came to ethics.

 

As far as flexibility goes, you can't beat the programs from Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School. Each course has one comprehensive final. No time limit for each course. Exams are held all over the world. Exams are every 4 to 6 months depending on your location. You sign up for the exam when you are ready. If you decide not to sit for the exam, it is easy to defer to the next date. Check out Distance Learning MBA Degree : Edinburgh Business School MBA

 

That school looks fantastic except it isn't regionally/nationally accredited.

 

Is there Masters Degree program geared towards kinesthetic learning?

 

Heriot-Watt holds a royal charter (which is essentially the equivalent of regional accreditation for UK colleges and universities).

Also, Edinburgh School of Business is known throughout the world. You would have definite name recognition with an MBA from this school. That said, the EBS exams are notoriously difficult. Just make sure that you are really committed to putting in the study time before signing up.

 

It's not located in North America so they wouldn't be accredited here.

If it helps give you confidence, they're ranked along with all the other major UK universities, ex:

University guide 2012: University league table | Education | guardian.co.uk
Ranked #27 in UK

Top UK University League Tables and Rankings 2012 - Complete University Guide
Ranked #38 in UK

Good University Guide 2012 - The Times
Ranked #44 in UK

 

Maybe an MBA is the wrong degree for you (especially if you are just studying Calc 1) - there are probably other masters degrees that might better your interests depending on your career goals.

Some ideas:
The WNMU MAIS degree Virtual Campus - Online Programs
Those offered by AMU AMU Masters Programs
TESC has an MSAST Thomas Edison State College | Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology

Another idea is for you to pursue a second bachelor degree in a different area than the one you have. At Excelsior, for example, you would need 30-units or so and with the exception of 4-units you could earn the credits at any RA college or by passing CLEP and DSST exams.

 

For NA schools, California Coast University might do the trick. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand you have a year to complete each course (within the 5 year overall limit, though), and there are a number of RA schools that will accept CCU hours in transfer.

A good self-paced RA program would be WGU (Western Governors University). WGU expects a 15-20 hour commitment on your part initially, but you'll find once you work with mentors that you can adjust that as needed. The only "real" due date is the end of your 6-month term in which you've signed up to complete your courses-- if you fail to complete a course in time, they mark you as "not passed". Essentially, it's a failing grade, but as WGU does not compute GPA there's no real issue as long as you get done with the course at some point.

 

I would suggest you carefully consider the WNMU MAIS - you state that you are a slow reading; most courses at MAIS require considerable reading and writing. All in all, the school is fantastic. I am finishing my thesis for the MAIS in English and Writing; a lot of writing but in my concentrations such was expected.