A consensus on the best DL programs

In terms of value for the university and the courses that they offer and placements if any (such as externships, internships etc..)

Okay I wish to make this thread a good one for the entire forum...

There are so many universities out there that offer degrees - Some of them just trying to make money - UOP for instance and some offer externships as a part of the curriculum. There are top 100 universities in the world offering DL programs and online programs too such as Harvard's and Indiana university's programs while others have been very choosy in on-campus programs only.

Can each one recommend the best distance learning schools within the top 100 or two hundred universities in the world.

 

You already mention two but I would say UF's MBA program is one of the tops also. It is well respected in Florida and nationally.

Why do you say UoP is just trying to make money? Do you think they do not provide a quality education?

 

Truth in Advertising

What you must realize is that even the "name" universities are "trying to make money." Most of them don't offer an online program per se. Instead, they contract with a marketing company to allow their name to be used for courses which are taught by someone on the university's staff. The University, whether it is Duke, Northwestern, or other "name" school, gets a 25% cut of the tuition receipts in exchange for this licensing. So, don't be fooled by names.

 

Impossible list due the the definition of "best". If you are meaning the top 100 schools in name recognition, then just get the 100 you are most familiar with and link to their online programs if available.

If you mean the U.S. News top 100, or the Forbes top 100 or the Wall Street Journal top 100, etc. link to their lists.

If you are looking for individual opinion, then you will find strong differences.

For instance, my favorite MBA program is hands down St. Joseph's College of Maine. I think it is easily the most progressive leadership program out there, but not many people agree with me on that.

For the top MPA my choice is different. For the top MSCJ or BSCJ my choices would be different. Usually based upon course content and student support more than school "name" because a lot of "name" schools treat distance learning as secondary to the rest of their programs if not the red headed step child........

my .02

 

Just an FYI, I'm in a distance learning program at Duke University, and all of my classes have been both developed and taught by tenure-track faculty, including several department chairs. As far as I know, none of Duke's programs are developed out-of-house. Even their online learning platform is an internal product. This isn't to say they aren't expensive, and they aren't trying to make money, but they certainly aren't outsourcing.

--Fortunato

 

I'd be interested in seeing whatever information you have that substantiates this...