West Texas A&M University - Cheapest Online MBA Concentration and AACSB w no GMAT??

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  1. technology557

    technology557 New Member

    Hi,
    Hope everyone is doing well here. I have been browsing the forum and just recently joined. I was recently doing a search for the cheapest Online MBA program that offers a business concentration (not just a generic MBA), that is AACSB accredited, and does not require the GMAT. I came across West Texas A&M University. Overall, it looks pretty good. I am working full time but eventually looking to work as an adjunct business professor in the future. I am looking for a solid AACSB accredited degree that isn't going to be too expensive. I am thinking of getting the MBA concentration in Marketing or Management.

    Does anyone have any experience with West Texas A&M?
    Also, are there any other schools that are cheaper or around the same price range that meet the same qualifications? (ie. AACSB, MBA Concentration, No GMAT).

    Thanks!


    West Texas A&M University: Online Master of Business Administration Degree
     
  2. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    I can't remember if Texas A&M - Commerce requires the GMAT or has concentrations, but it seems to be a popular choice for a cheap, AACSB-accredited MBA.
     
  3. Ed Edwards

    Ed Edwards Member

    How much is it I can't find the "Buff Adviser" section..
     
  4. japhy4529

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  5. technology557

    technology557 New Member

    Ohio University is around 35K for the MBA. West Texas A&M is around 13K, a huge difference.

    Any others?
     
  6. taylor

    taylor New Member

    Wow!!! $13K for an AACSB MBA with no GMAT requirement. So what's the catch? Any bridge courses required?

    I want to know too if there are any other AACSB MBA with no GMAT requirement in this price range or under $20K?
     
  7. japhy4529

    japhy4529 House Bassist

    Bridge courses are required if your undergrad was not in business or related subject.

    The Ohio University online AACSB MBA program (while as the OP mentioned is MUCH more expensive than the West Texas program) does not require the GMAT AND does not require any bridge courses. This is not very common with AACSB MBA programs, so it might be of interest to some who may peruse this thread in the future.

    Getting back to the OP's original question, the following site might be helpful as a starting point (at least as it pertains to the least expensive online AACSB MBA programs): AACSB Online MBA | Best Online Colleges | Best Online Universities | GetEducated.com
     
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  8. taylor

    taylor New Member

    Thanks for the info. Since I'm in CA I'd personally pick Cal State San Bernardino (No GMAT required) over Ohio University because the tuition is pretty close with CSUSB being $38,950. But if I were to pick a school out of state it'd have to be a lot cheaper. Also I've seen that list before but I think most of them do require the GMAT which I'd prefer not to take.
     
  9. Ed Edwards

    Ed Edwards Member

    That is a great price do you have a link?
     
  10. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    What's your state of residence?
     
  11. technology557

    technology557 New Member

    I am located near Central NJ. I have looked up schools around the area, but most seem to be very expensive. West Texas A&M seems to be the best value I have seen so far reagrding online schools. Just want to make sure I do my due diligence and research before picking anything.

    Regarding Ed Edwards question - here is a link West Texas A&M University - College of Business Online MBA - Tuition Costs & More From there, you can look up their Online MBA Program, Tuition, and Financial Aid sections.

    Anyone else have any experience with going to West Texas A&M - ie. currently enrolled or graduated from there?
     
  12. taylor

    taylor New Member

    Reading the link it seems a GMAT is required unless you have a masters degree.
     
  13. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

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  15. Ed Edwards

    Ed Edwards Member

    Is a little funny they have 'tuition' for 15 semester credit hours on one page but if you dig deeper there are a mountain of fees too that they chose to put on a different page with a slightly different name. Is this a for-profit school because this is deceptive stuff man!:

    Statutory Tuition - Statutory tuition rates are set by the Texas Legislature. The rate for Texas residents is $50 per semester credit hour (minimum of $120 per semester; $60 per summer session). The Border State rate is $80.00 per semester credit hour (minimum of $120 per semester) The rate for International Students for the 2013-14 academic year is $404 per semester credit hour.

    Designated Tuition - A mandatory tuition ($113.22 per semester credit hour for 1-11 hours; $1,585.08 for 12-18 hours; $113.22 per semester credit hour, over 18 hours) for operations of the University, scholarship set-asides and building upkeep and improvement.

    Differential Tuition - A mandatory tuition ($30.00 per semester credit hour) for students who have been admitted into the Nursing program with a declared major of nursing; into the business program with a declared major in a College of Business concentration; or into the School of Engineering and Computer Science with a declared major in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science.

    Health Fee - A mandatory fee ($41.80 per semester, $20.90 per summer session) for the operation of a student clinic on campus.

    Student Service Fee - A mandatory fee ($17.60 per semester credit hour –– maximum of $217.80 per semester, $108.90 per summer session) distributed by the Campus Student Fee Committee for various campus services and organizations.

    Student Center Complex Fee - A mandatory fee ($8 per semester credit hour –– maximum of $96 per semester, $4 per semester credit hour--maximum of $48 per summer session) for operation and maintenance of student centers.

    Technology Fee - A mandatory fee ($19 per semester credit hour) to provide, operate, maintain and staff facilities and equipment that helps promote computer literacy among the entire student body.

    Traffic Safety Fee - A mandatory fee ($1 per semester, $2.50 per summer session) to maintain and repair campus traffic controls.

    Records Fee - A mandatory fee ($15 per semester, $7.50 per summer session) to combine drop/add fees, transcript fee, graduation fee and ID card fees and to support the offices providing these functions.

    Rec Sports Fee - A mandatory fee ($70 per semester, $35 per summer session) to finance, construct, operate, maintain and improve recreational sports facilities and programs.

    International Education Fee - A mandatory fee ($4 per semester) for international student exchanges and study abroad programs.

    Library Fee - A mandatory fee ($7 per semester credit hour) for the ongoing operational expenses of the Cornette Library.

    Washington, DC Intern Fee - A mandatory fee ($1 per semester) to assist students participating in approved internships in Washington, D.C.

    Intercollegiate Athletic Fee - A mandatory fee ($22 per semester credit hour - maximum of $264) distributed by the athletic director for all intercollegiate athletic activities and scholarships.

    Advising Fee - A mandatory fee ($35 per semester; $17.50 per summer session) for advising activities of all students at the University.

    Transportation Fee - A mandatory fee ($14 per semester) to operate and maintain shuttle service for the campus and parking spaces/lots.

    From: West Texas A&M University: Business Office Tuition and Fees
     
  16. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    The estimated cost in the link I posted above includes the fees. Technically, the tuition for Texas residents is $50 per credit hour. That should be $750 for 15 credits, but they list the total cost, which is a few thousand dollars.
     
  17. andrewtn

    andrewtn New Member

    West Texas A&M University: Graduate Online Degrees
     
  18. NorCal

    NorCal Active Member

    If my memory serves me correctly, the MBA program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe was one of the cheapest programs around.
     

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