California InterContinental University

Hi All,

I'm looking for opinions on California InterContinental University. I was looking over their DBA – Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Management and find it very interesting. I'm aware that it is DETC and the limitations that may have.

 

I have never heard any bad reputation of California InterContinental University. Maybe because it is relatively new, but if National Accreditation is all you need. Then just follow your dream, and the good thing that the program tuition is affordable. Just taking a look at Mr. Abner's case, his national accredited degrees serve him every well.

 

I've been interested in California Intercontinental University otherwise known as CalUniversity as well! The Nationally Accredited DBA with an emphasis in Healthcare administration will provide opportunities for me in the healthcare sector. I've also been considering going to Walden University and finishing my DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). Walden is 100% online as well but is regionally accredited. My company will pay for Caluniversity DBA but not the Walden DNP. Go figure? I would like to teach nurse practitioners down the road and a RA degree is paramount! However, a tuition free DBA sounds very appealing with a subsequent administration track. The DNP is a terminal degree with a lot of focus on nursing, organizational leadership and healthcare policy but will cost me over $30,000 out of pocket..
Decisions, decisions.

 

Hmm that would seem an easy decision to me. A free DBA is a no brainer in my opinion. If you find that work that follows it does not suit you then you can take the pay raise you get from this degree and start applying it towards the DNP if you still want that route. Nothing wrong with having two especially when one is free haha.

 

Personal satisfaction, additional formal learning within the IT field, perhaps a small push above other candidates when applying for IT Management positions, and perhaps a bit more credibility if I go into consulting. Of course I want to do all of this without breaking the bank.

Honestly, there's nothing I want to do that requires a DBA. I can't say I've ever looked at any potential job where this was listed as a requirement.

 

The only question I would ask about that logic is do you really want to complete two doctoral programs? It is not like picking up a quart of milk at the store; it is a long and painful road.

 

If you want to be a nurse educator, do the DNP, period. Don't waste your time with a DBA.

 

I realize its not an easy accomplishment however I would have a hard time turning down a fully funded DBA even if it is NA.

 

Yeah, I'm kind of torn because I enjoy nursing education but there really is no money in it and my $$ investment in the DNP is significant! The DBA in healthcare administration certainly has potential for career progression and greater income. Then the other question is whether or not to go for a NA vs. RA degree? Of course, Walden as a school is probably a low tier "for profit" school but the college of nursing is accredited in nursing circles ie: CCNE, NLN. CalUniversity is DETC.

 

Believe me, I know the feeling! Thanks for the advice!

 

I understand but if you think you will do an RA one anyway, just do it "right" the first time.

 

So now we're talking RA vs. NA with RA being the "right" way?

 

I knew that could be misunderstood - sorry. No the "right" way is to do what you know you will want in the end the first time. If you think an NA degree could work but know you will do an RA one later, the "right" way is to do the RA one because it will happen down the road anyway. NA degrees are find (I have a BS/MBA from CalCoast).

 

I just lust after the California Intercontinental University DBA in Entrepreneurship & Management!

 

Ted, what's preventing you from consummating that relationship?

 

It's tough, sometimes, to fire off an answer when you're in a hurry or distracted or worse, at a loss for the right word. I think what you were trying to say was something more akin to "smartest" or "wisest" for the OP's situation. If you want to be fancy about it, you could say something like "the most optimal path".

As an aside, I don't think NA degrees get treated well enough in arenas like this forum. For folks without ambitions in the narrow range of fields that insist on RA diplomas, NA degrees should be fine. There are many NA programs with a suitable degree of rigor.

 

procrastination

 

Took you long enough to respond....:biggrin: