Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum but a long time lurker of distance education websites. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Bellevue University via Distance Learning. I am now getting my MBA through Upper Iowa University also through Distance Learning. Both are RA. I really loved Bellevue, but am not as quite as excited about UIU, though it's not bad. I just wanted to say hi and share my experiences.
Originally posted by atlas1212 What about UIU are you not excited about? The reason I asked is because I spoke with someone from UIU on Friday to try an obtain information about the MBA program. Can you give me specifics about the program. (the class format, test, papers grades)
UIU OBECVE: Bellevue was set up a lot nicer as far as their online courses. UIU uses a very confusing and cumbersome NEWSGROUP format through Outlook Express. 9Chris: Well, the staff there is nice at UIU. The tests and assignments are ok. What I really hate is a BIG emphasis on group work. Group work, for every class, in a NEWSGROUP only interface, via distance learning is a pain in the butt. Also, some teachers are really easy and some are ridiculously difficult. I think they should have more parity with their standards. I'm just DYING to finish and get out of there. Though, it hasn't been a horrible experience.
Re: UIU I agree with you in reference groups format, Personally I don't like this setting. On the other side, I found the OE to be quite easy. Some of the downsize I found was the change MLA to APA it was caos, since some professor were asking for it in some assigments, and the University did not have implemented yet. I would say overall was rewarding. What really draws me back all the enless hours I have to spent in from my monitor for the extremely fast pace they set the classes. It was not easy, I have attended several universities and found the ground programs to be more relax. Just remember this is my experience. Vini