That's not really for me, but it's interesting news nevertheless. CUNY has launched a new Master program online, a M.S. in Business Management and Leadership. That's the first CUNY online Master degree. I think it's good opportunity to get a degree from a solid B&M school. Here's the link. http://sps.cuny.edu/programs/msbml/index.html
I agree - looks like a great program with reasonable tuition fees. On-line student tuition is $270 per unit (total degree tuition = 30 x $270 = $8,100) All students in the Online Master of Science in Business and Leadership are eligible for the New York State Resident tuition rate. (Click here for the tuition and fees schedule). Source: http://sps.cuny.edu/programs/msbml/faqs.html
Well, there's no Cuny MBA online right now, so this is the only option if someone wants CUNY as his alma-mater. And the price is good. They do have a FAQ explaining why this Master is different from a MBA, but the answer is not very convincing: Well, anyway as I said this program is not for me, but if they had a similar program in Media/Communications/Digital Arts I'd enroll in a second.
Many MBA programs require a background in business courses, either through undergraduate work, or through leveling courses. This program would be suitable for someone who doesn't have that business background but still wants to pursue a graduate degree. And the price can't be beat, either.
I don't know. To me, it looks to have a lot more focus on social and ethical issues than the average email. Even the accounting course is on accounting failures. For someone who is on a board of directors or in a similar high-level role, I think it's a great program.
Maybe the imprisonment of Enron's New York executives inspired the decision to choose such a focus ...
I really like the look of this program, but one cause for concern is how seriously will potential employers take a "Masters of Business Management and Leadership" as opposed to an MBA? There is little to no difference between the two as far as I can tell, despite what the CUNY web site says. But I wouldn't want to be discounted by potential employers later because I went with an alternative to a traditional MBA. Another concern is the fact that this program appears not to be accredited. But seeing as how the program is new and CUNY is a reputable school, I assume that's a temporary situation.