Are online universities, like University of Phoenix and Capella, as prestigious as regular 4 year colleges?
Asked by Nick RI currently have a Bachelors in Business Administration and would like to go back and get a Master's. However, in order to go to a 4 year college, I have to get 2 years of professional experience before I am eligible. I would like to get everyone's opinion if they think a Masters from the University of Phoenix would look as good as a degree from a traditional 4 year school.
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Answered by Patti C
No. If you want a Master's, and need to do an online program, look at ones that are offered by brick and mortar schools. Well respected Business Schools DO offer online MBAs at considerable savings over University of Phoenix (which is a publically traded, for-profit corporation). Duke, Indiana, and a whole host of AACSB accredited schools offer these degrees online. If your in-state school offers an MBA through distance education, you can potentially save tens of thousands of dollars. Plus, your resume won't automatically be tossed because they see University of Phoenix on it. If the decision is between Phoenix and Capella - go with Capella. It does have a better rep. However, the best looking MBA is one that you took in person, even part time during the evenings. Not all 4 year MBA programs require experience - and some will count a couple internships as experience. Plus, their career placement offices will help you find a job months before you even graduate.
No. If you want a Master's, and need to do an online program, look at ones that are offered by brick and mortar schools. Well respected Business Schools DO offer online MBAs at considerable savings over University of Phoenix (which is a publically traded, for-profit corporation). Duke, Indiana, and a whole host of AACSB accredited schools offer these degrees online. If your in-state school offers an MBA through distance education, you can potentially save tens of thousands of dollars. Plus, your resume won't automatically be tossed because they see University of Phoenix on it. If the decision is between Phoenix and Capella - go with Capella. It does have a better rep. However, the best looking MBA is one that you took in person, even part time during the evenings. Not all 4 year MBA programs require experience - and some will count a couple internships as experience. Plus, their career placement offices will help you find a job months before you even graduate.
