Important: What is the best online university?

You may also want to look at the Open Learning Agency located in British Columbia.

http://www.ola.bc.ca/

With your obvious knowledge of computers, have you even considered earning many if not most of your credits via a prior learning assessment?

Most, if not all Canadian institutions offer such an assessment plan including Athabasca University. This is also a more affordable alternative by the way.

 

Hello everyone!

I am a young computer industry working in montreal, Canada. Up to now, i did not require any degree as i am very abitious and managed to get top level jobs (for what i could reach). But as i grow older (im 24) and as i want to go higher, i start to feel the need for a bachelors degree (at least).

Now i want to go on an online university program but i really dont know which to choose. I initially looked at university of phoenix online, but their tuition is insane! (considering i will personally pay 100% of the fees).

In the fear of falling to the hands of a diploma mill, i ask for your help:

Can anyone tell me the best acreddited and serious online university out there? (quality/price ratio). I am willing to pay good bucks if the degree is worth it and recognized in the industry.

I really thank you all for your help and i assure you this will make a big difference.


Thanks infinitelly!


NB: I would go for either IT, engineering or e-business bachelor.

 

The University of Waterloo was an early leader in computer science and distance programs. I don't know what they specifically offer.

There is also Athabasca University.

There are many American schools and others will help you there . Tuition may be an issue at the better schools.

 

Thanks!!

Hey, thanks guys for the replies!!! Frankie, i was not aware of the canadian universities and it looks very interresting. Thank you very much my friend, im submiting at the moment to get some info.

 

I have heard that Bellevue University offers good value for the money. No personal experience, though.

www.bellevue.edu

 

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You asked for "online," but if I don't mention it someone else will...

You could always take exams for credit. Consider the GRE in Computer Science for example, it is worth a possible 30 computer science credits for $150 (in Canada). Of course, if you went the business route you have an equally ample supply of exams to choose from.

I mention this option mainly because you are concerned about cost. Taking exams is by far the cheapest route available (and possibly the quickest) to a degree, with portfolio comming in a close second. My degree is costing about $22.00 per credit so far!

See http://bain4weeks.com/ and click on "Business Degree" for an idea.