False start on MBA; new direction with MLS/MALS?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by sickburn, Jan 26, 2014.

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  1. sickburn

    sickburn New Member

    I took two MBA courses with UOPX before transferring to Grand Canyon. I happen to live in the area and attended on campus courses so I an provide some info on GCU if anyone is interested. Anyway, I struggled due to a number of reasons and ended up dropping my GCU GPA to 2.52 (UOPX courses did not transfer), well below the 3.0 requirement, and have been suspended for sixteen weeks. There is no appeals process.

    I am thinking I want to change it up. If I wait it out at GCU I can begin courses in April and finish in December with my MBA. Honestly I am thinking of transferring what I can into an MLS or MALS and completing a program that way. I have a BA/LS from TESC and I really enjoyed getting that degree. So here is what I am looking for:

    -RA MALS or MLS.
    -Concentrations: I would like to have a concentration in Business but the ability to have another concentration or two in liberal art areas is a major plus.
    -Quick courses, prefer self paced or courses that are 8 weeks or shorter.

    I understand I won't be able to transfer them all.

    These are the masters level courses and grades I have from UOPX/GCU:

    UOPX:
    Management (A)
    Business Law (B)

    GCU:
    Leadership and organizations (A)
    Economics (B)
    Quantitative Methods (B)
    Marketing Management (C)
    Managerial Accounting (C)
    Operations Management (C)


    Any ideas? Thanks for the help.
     
  2. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Do you think UoP will take you back and accept your GCU credits? It never hurts to ask.
    This may be a rare situation (with you having 24 units) where a UoP program program is economical.

    Otherwise stick it out with GCU (during your suspension study the materials for the courses you need to complete your GCU degree).
     
  3. FJD

    FJD Member

    If I were you, I'd stick it out and finish the MBA, spending the time from now until April resolving (to the extent possible) whatever caused your grades to fall. In my opinion, an MBA will be more valuable professionally to you than a MLS with a business concentration. I'm assuming you've gotten this far into the MBA because you actually want an MBA. If you're less than a year away, why not go ahead and finish up what you started?

    I'll take you up on your offer to talk about the on-campus experience at GCU. I'm in an online doctoral program there (residencies optional for my particular program) and I'm curious about the campus and the new developments. I know they've been growing their on-campus enrollment, building more facilities, and are transitioning to Div I athletics, among other things. What's your impression of the school? I'd appreciate a little insight into the on-campus student experience. Thanks.
     
  4. sickburn

    sickburn New Member

    I am really impressed by the GCU campus. Its is quite beautiful and very modern. They started Div 1 athletics this year and they are very proud of it. The basketball arena is awesome and many in the community are excited to get some D1 basketball in the area that is not ASU. The expansion of the campus and upgrading of facilities has been very aggressive for the last few years. I would attend evening classes and they would give us a break for lunch so we would usually walk the campus a bit and eat in the cafeteria or at one of the restaurants on campus. There are college kids wandering all over enjoying the facilities and the dorms they live in are pretty nice. There are apartments for full time grad students as well.

    GCU has a cadaver lab for the forensics students (nursing students might get in there too I dont know) and is one of the only schools in the country where undergrads get to work with cadavers (or so they claim). The forensic lab also trains students in stuff like DNA testing and students get to work with things like blood and semen samples to hone their skills.

    Anyone who doubts that GCU is a 'real' University because of its for-profit status need to visit the campus. It is every bit a 'real' University and will be as large as Arizona State in a few years.

    The funny thing is ASU advertises their MBA program (and other programs) in this area much more aggressively than GCU or even University of Phoenix - hilarious.
     
  5. sickburn

    sickburn New Member

    So i just typed out a long reply to the GCU question and I hope it posts...computer acting weird...
     
  6. japhy4529

    japhy4529 House Bassist

    I agree. Stick it out with GCU and finish up the MBA. Best of luck.
     

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