My manager recommended an MBA

My suggestion is that before you choose/eliminate programs get an idea of how you'll do on the GMAT.

Before I applied to Indiana I was looking at CSUDH and Marist (both decent schools). CSUDH needs I believe a 450 and Marist not much more, so took a few sample GMAT tests before taking the actual test. I scored a 700, which suddenly increased my available options and I applied to Indiana (out of your price range, but an excellent program).

If you don't mind investing $30 go to 800score.com and take a couple of sample tests - my scores on these were very similar to my actual score.

If you score high, you may want to wait to apply until you take the GMAT (which doesn't take much advance scheduling). If you get a lower score you may want to look at other schools and programs.

Your 10k per year is generous by most employer's standards (mine pays only $5250/yr). Although a typical online MBA program of 30-48 credits is done in around 2 years, there is generally nothing that says you can't take 3 years (or even 4) to stretch out your employer's contribution, if you're not in a rush.

Lastly, if you DO have a lot of options, I'd personally do a online program associated with a respected B&M (brick & mortar) business school. Even though it's obvious that I'm doing an online program at Indiana because I live in NY, the fact that its B&M program is in the top tier is well-regarded and will raise less eyebrows down the road. If AIU, UoP or NCU work for you, that's great, but note that they won't have the same degree cachet that a Texas A&M, UMass, IU, etc. will.

Cheers,
Mark

 

XrayBeam:

Good Luck! Let us know which programs you decide to choose.

TC