U of Oregon - AIM program

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  1. IT-DL

    IT-DL New Member

    Hi, I am new to this message board. And considering taking a Masters in IT online.

    Does anybody have any experience on the Applied Information Management program at U of Oregon? http://www.aimdegree.com. Is this a good program? I think it's accredited but just want to verify. Is this also ranked? This is the first on my list and second is Touro University. If there are other "affordable" (< $500/credit), let me know too.

    I've been reading a lot since I found this board. I almost applied in UOP until I read all the negatives comments about the university. I'm sure others have enjoyed their studies but personally don't want to pay big $$$$ for a university that has some negative reputation.

    Thanks.

    it-dl
     
  2. Gary Rients

    Gary Rients New Member

    I looked into the Oregon AIM program, but I was put off by the total cost ($21,900). Otherwise it sounds like a nice program, if you are looking for something that is management-oriented. I don't think that the cost is unreasonable, it's just out of my price range since I don't have any form of tuition reimbursement. Oregon may not be a "top-tier" school, but it does have a solid reputation.

    IT programs vary from mostly business-oriented to mostly technical-oriented to a balance of the two. Where do your interests/goals lie? Costs may vary depending upon your location (state residency), so it would also help if you could provide that information.

    It's not the cheapest program (nor the most expensive), but if I were set on a master's in IT then the Virginia Tech program would probably be at the top of my list. You can pick up some graduate certificates as part of the program, which is nice. I also really like the Rensselaer MS in IT. The Harvard ALM in IT is also very interesting, if you live in the area or can manage to find 8 weeks to spend there for the residency requirement. If your goals tend more toward the management side then there are a lot of business degrees with a technology emphasis.
     
  3. Jack Tracey

    Jack Tracey New Member

    I can't say for certain, but my first glance at the web site suggests that it's a very new degree program. If I'm right about that then you'll have a very hard time finding anyone who's familiar with it. Most programs will provide you with a list of graduates or current students and you can ask your questions of them. As for accreditation, U of O is a fully accreditated university. The matter of ranking will also be difficult as it appears that this program is rather unique, interdisciplinary, capable of being modified to fits a persons specific interests, etc. The question is, what other programs are out there that are sufficiently similar to allow a ranking?
    In any case, good luck,
    Jack
     
  4. Gary Rients

    Gary Rients New Member

    From the Oregon AIM website:

    So it's been around quite a while, relatively. It started long before that type of program became trendy. [​IMG]
     
  5. IT-DL

    IT-DL New Member

    Thanks for the inputs. I am actually looking at a management oriented program, still focusing on technology. i'll look into RSVP and V Tech. Although I prefer NO gmat and to start the program sometime in January.

    Thanks again.
     
  6. Gary Rients

    Gary Rients New Member

    The three programs that I listed are all probably more technically oriented than what you're looking for. The Touro program does sound like a good fit for you; it's affordable, includes all materials, and is just 9 courses with no project/thesis/comprehensives. There are quite a few Management of Technology type programs out there, but many of them would require you to take the GMAT (or GRE). One program you might want to look at (off the top of my head) is the UMUC MS in Technology Management, though the cost probably isn't much (if any) less than the Oregon program. The Oregon program is interesting, if you can afford it, but it costs about twice as much as Touro's program.
     

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