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UoP won't work. First, the program is almost entirely online, with just 3 short residencies. It is more "online" than Argosy. One could argue Argosy is more of a "B&M" school than UoP. (Argosy has campuses in several cities, its psychology programs are offered in the classroom, its DBA has a longer residency period, etc.)

Also, Orlando UoP campuses are irrelevant. The doctoral programs are not administered by the local campuses; they're run out of UoP Online in Phoenix.

If Argosy won't cut it, neither will UoP.

Finally, this kind of blind prejudice is amazing. They're pay for a completely irrelevant degree delivered online by a B&M school, but not a relevant degree from a school that specializes in--and is very good at--DL? Luddites.

 

What about University of Maryland University College? They have a Doctor of Management .

It looks like, depending on you undergraduate performance, you would have less of the GRE requirement. From there admissions page:

 

I thought you could do an online/campus program that is 51% B&M so it is not an "online" degree.

 

Stupid question but why not UCF?

 

I teach for Argosy, DBA program both online, as well as one weekend per month on the Atlanta campus. It is both campus-based, as well as online.

 

Would love to go to UCF but (1) The dreaded GRE prevents me and (2) I live in Merritt Island. The drive there on a daily bases would be the death of me since I'm no longer sweet 16. At 38, I'm too old for all that driving back and forth. Oh yes, and (4) the three little kiddies I have at home. I'll keep looking. Its not over yet...Like I said, I may decide just to continue with Argosy. I do like the school and I enjoy the DBA program. The drive once a week, on the weekend, once or twice a year is not too bad.

Thanks for your sharp mind!

 

I think you are really shooting yourself in the foot by not even trying to take the GRE. If I remember correctly, Nova only requires 1000. Go to a Barns & Nobel, ready through a GRE study guide and do some practice exams, and take the test. It really isn't that bad.

 

Some of this I don't get. Your employer is willing to pay for a degree you regard as irrelevant to your job. Your employer is making a hazy distinction between online and not, and basing their reimbursement policy on that. You are ruling out doctoral programs based on GRE requirements. Why are you working on a doctorate, and why does your employer care? Aren't there burning research issues that you want to work on, and shouldn't those trump most of these road blocks?

 

I have to agree with Tom57. Furthermore, why the phobia regarding GRE. If you don't think you can handle the GRE, the how would you handle the rigor of doctoral work (research, etc.).

Just for the record, I am not a big fan of GRE, and I do not think it is a good indicator of success in graduate work. I took both the General and subject test (Biology), and there was nothing special about them, just another requirement.

Best of luck

 

I don't get it either. These are extremely minor road blocks. There are many better options than Argosy, especially if it is on someone else's dime. Slow down, and regroup for a while. You can research programs, take the GRE or GMAT or whatever you need and then send out applications. Do what ever you need to do to get into the ideal program.

I still don't know why the hurry?

Everyone here I'm sure is envies your situation. Most here have to pay their own way. Take advantage of it for goodness sake!! Big deal if you cant start for a while or you have to take the stinkin test.

If your certain Argosy is the absolute best program ever and it is worth paying the $45,000 or $60,000 or whatever it costs, then fine. Otherwise I just don't get it.

 

As I mentioned in one previous post, my employer is only willing to pay for my degree because I negotiated the deal when I accepted the position. My employer has a list of schools and Argosy was not on the list. I explained Argosy to them - and the hiring board decided that Argosy was a "cyber" institution and did not meet the list of schools that they would "normally" pay for. Not sure why the employer cares what program I study or not study, and the process of trying to initiating them into online programs, online schools as opposed to B&M school is to exhaustive, at this point. Doesn’t really have to make much sense, those just are the rules albeit not my rules, but those are the rules of the organization.

Obtaining my doctorate degree is a personal objective, as mentioned before. I have "no burning research issues" that I want to work on. I like studying, I prefer not to get another bachelors or masters degree, however, I like studying so the only course of action for me, is to work on my doctorate.

Regarding the GRE, I applaud those of you who have no issue with taking the GRE, or any other form of testing. However, Shay not a test taker and Shay doesn't like standardized exams. If I HAVE to take it, I will. If I don't have to, I'd rather not. What more can I say?

 

I never suggested I have a phobia about taking the GRE. I don't have a phobia about giving blood either, I just don't like it.

I am already many credits into my graduate studies, and have exceptional grades to boot and still don't like standardized exams. I don't see what the GRE has to do with conducting research for graduate or any other type of studies, for that matter. Moreover, coming from the British system (IB Program) I have been exposed to research from grade school. If I have to take the GRE, I will. I would rather find a program at an institution, that meets my employer specifications, that does not require the GRE, first. Failing that, I will sign up for the GRE. Not a problem at all.