MBA in 6 months for $3,850?

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) has an online accelerated MBA. However, I'm confused about whether it's a master's degree since it references it as an "accelerated MBA advanced certification."

The duration is six months, and the cost is $3,850.

https://online.ucc.edu.jm/accelerated-mba/

They have other masters in business and computer science for $7,000. They indicated that degrees in healthcare and education would be coming soon.

https://online.ucc.edu.jm/degree-programs/

 

As a former LEO, I was able to leverage my investigative skills.. lol These are my findings:

• The accelerated MBA has no entry requirements listed, whereas the other master's do.
• When you click "Enroll Now" on the accelerated MBA program page, the program is added to a shopping cart. Conversely, when you do the same on the other master's programs' pages, it takes you to an application form.

I assume that the accelerated MBA may be the Jamaican version of the U.S. mini/micro-MBA. But maybe someone here will contact UCC and provide a more conclusive answer.

 

They also say: "UCC meets the high standards in teaching and practice required for UK-based ASIC accreditation..."

 

UCC also appears be accredited by the University Council of Jamaica, which I believe is a legit Jamaican Government body. University Council of Jamaica also accredits a number of schools that are not Universities e.g. Police Colleges Tech. institutions, etc. )

https://www.commonwealthofnations.org/sectors-jamaica/education/universities_and_colleges/
https://jis.gov.jm/government/agencies/university-council-of-jamaica/

And I agree. UCC shouldn't make this kind of statement. This is not a degree program.

 

Effective sales techniques by ASIC, probably. Perhaps UCJ might like to know what their duly accredited school is up to, in this instance.

 

Sorry. I didn't mean ASIC. I was referring to UCC's deceptive statements about this non-MBA. That's what I think UCJ should consider.

 

In the description, it is said that you will learn to "make ethical decisions in complex business situations to lead organizations that operate with integrity.", so, yeah...

 

Maybe, but it isn't being SOLD that way. My take: The misleading statements make it look like a degree, which it isn't. That shouldn't fly. I'm out, even if they throw in a free micro-doctorate.

 

They throw in a micro-doctorate and I may go for the micro-MBA.

 

Then you can be a micro-manager, and micro-manage every detail of tiny micro-projects - for a micro-salary. Do you find that appealing?

 

The micro-salary sounds very appealing. JK!

I did read through their website and while I’m not the most intelligent person, the Accelerated MBA Advanced Cert is…different.

 

Oh yes you are! In fact, I once bet on it....here at DI. Bunch of us had a pool going ... I won.

 

MD Governor Wes Moore to receive an honorary doctorate at UCC on July 16th.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/wes-moore-to-receive-ucc-honorary-doctorate/amp/

THE celebrated Wes Moore, distinguished 63rd governor of the state of Maryland, USA, will be conferred with a doctor of laws degree (honoris causa) by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) at its annual commencement ceremony on July 16.