Golden Gate University or Apollos DBA?

[kb24bi8]

Well then I looked at the Golden Gate University DBA, a more reputational and historical university (of course a bit more expensive)

Which price are you getting for Apollos DBA and for GGU?

Apollos´website mentions $21,575, is that not the real price? It´s a lower one?
https://apollos.edu/Page/32/Default.aspx

Hi，

GU I got the quote is around USD 20000. 
Apollos is around USD 19000.

GGU increased the price a lot, it was USD$ 12,000 last year :-(

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https://mdi.com.pk/online/golden-gate-university-dba/

Here it says: USD$ 65,800 price but you can get up to 80% scholarship.

65,800 * .2 = 13,160.

Hi Mr. Panda,

It says 70% scholarship this year now. Sigh.

[MrPanda]

[kb24bi8]

Here is the link from Upgrad for your reference:

https://www.upgrad.com/hk/doctor-of-busi...66_GCC_INH

[MrPanda]

Yes, I see it, but can´t you just register through MDi instead of through Upgrad?

https://mdi.com.pk/online/golden-gate-university-dba/

[kb24bi8]

Yes, I see it, but can´t you just register through MDi instead of through Upgrad?

https://mdi.com.pk/online/golden-gate-university-dba/

I see. I thought it was last year's data though. Thanks for the update! I would definitely consider it.

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Selinus is not, but Brittany and Vern both should be recognized by their respective governments... Anyways, without more details and what exactly your budget, commitments, study habits, etc, it's going to be hard to provide you any recommendations... Good luck on your search, have fun, and again, if you need help, it's better to provide exactly what criteria you're looking at so we can break it down for you and see if any fits all of them.

Ok, I get your point. Here are some of the information you may find useful:

Your Location: Hong Kong
Your Age: 30
What kind of degree do you want? DBA (preferably with finance concentration)
Current Qualification: Bachelor in Business Administration (GPA 3.2x)
Other Qualification: CFA level 1, Certified International Investment Analyst Final Examination (result pending)
 
Any certifications or military experience? None
Budget: $20k
Commitments: Girlfriend (possibly fiancee), fully supportive with my studies, full time work
Dedicated time to study: 2 hours in weekday, 5 hours in weekends
Timeline: Around 3 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: No need

Other points to note:
Dissertation-only is fine. 
The course should be accredited enough (I learnt that the Apollos DBA can pass the accreditation in HK and I think so does GGU. Being told that Brittany and Vern probably cannot, which is my concern).

[Charles Fout]

Hi All!

New to this forum. Like many of you, I would like to pursue a higher degree for my career.
Well, the first encounter is the Apollos DBA, which is affordable and accredited.
However it is a rather new university and I hardly find any videos/sample lectures on the internet. Most of the faculty members are also graduated from its own program.
It does get DEAC and CHEA and some other accreditation.

Well then I looked at the Golden Gate University DBA, a more reputational and historical university (of course a bit more expensive) and its faculty members are also more sounded and there are video lectures and webinars on the internet. It still has its concerns about the WASC accreditation though. I looked at the course provider Upgrad and I found tons of complaints also.

Therefore I would like to ask for some advise here. Any experience share from either of the university metioned is welcomed. 

Many thanks for reading this thread again.

Curiosity: 

How will obtaining a doctorate enhance your career opportunities?
Do you already have a quality master's degree?
My often repeated opinion is that your network is much more of a factor in career development than credentials.

Actually I work in tertiary institute，therefore a doctorate is necessary if I would like to work as a lecturer or instructor.
Currently I don't have a master's degree，but I studied something equivalent and just taken the qualifying exam.
Actaully a master of science does not worth much nowadays (sigh) so why not directly pursue a doctorate.

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You may want to do a search for both institutions and see their reviews... Here's a thread for one of them, seems you've already posted on it already: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...0-students

Thanks for the info . Just went through this thread before posting. Just wanted to gather more insight though.

Your response, to me, returns us to my constant refrain. Utilize your network. Have you discussed your career aspirations with anyone who holds the station you desire to achieve? 

Curiosity number two: Are any of the faculty at your institute holders of doctorates from distance learning colleges and/or universities?

[kb24bi8]

Hi All!

New to this forum. Like many of you, I would like to pursue a higher degree for my career.
Well, the first encounter is the Apollos DBA, which is affordable and accredited.
However it is a rather new university and I hardly find any videos/sample lectures on the internet. Most of the faculty members are also graduated from its own program.
It does get DEAC and CHEA and some other accreditation.

Well then I looked at the Golden Gate University DBA, a more reputational and historical university (of course a bit more expensive) and its faculty members are also more sounded and there are video lectures and webinars on the internet. It still has its concerns about the WASC accreditation though. I looked at the course provider Upgrad and I found tons of complaints also.

Therefore I would like to ask for some advise here. Any experience share from either of the university metioned is welcomed. 

Many thanks for reading this thread again.

Curiosity: 

How will obtaining a doctorate enhance your career opportunities?
Do you already have a quality master's degree?
My often repeated opinion is that your network is much more of a factor in career development than credentials.

Actually I work in tertiary institute，therefore a doctorate is necessary if I would like to work as a lecturer or instructor.
Currently I don't have a master's degree，but I studied something equivalent and just taken the qualifying exam.
Actaully a master of science does not worth much nowadays (sigh) so why not directly pursue a doctorate.

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You may want to do a search for both institutions and see their reviews... Here's a thread for one of them, seems you've already posted on it already: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...0-students

Thanks for the info . Just went through this thread before posting. Just wanted to gather more insight though.

Your response, to me, returns us to my constant refrain. Utilize your network. Have you discussed your career aspirations with anyone who holds the station you desire to achieve? 

Curiosity number two: Are any of the faculty at your institute holders of doctorates from distance learning colleges and/or universities?

Let's keep things simple and ignore the networking stuff first.  
There is staff in my institute holding a doctorate degree from distance learning.

[bjcheung77]

Hmm, my wife went to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific for the first time this Tuesday, she's gone for a month visiting family... I've not used Cathay ever, and I've flown to Hong Kong numerous times with various airlines. Have you taken a look at completing the ENEB Masters and then the Doctorate/PhD from a similar provider? Here's a read: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...BA-NOT-WES

[doyouhowdo1]

Im also based in HK. I was going to do DBA with UCAM which is 14K USD. But now planning to do a online lower rankong PHD with a UK university that partner with the same education provider and it will cost 20K USD or less. Which fit your budget. If you really want to know the detail, send me a PM or something. Because they haven't offically offer this yet. But they will announce it around Christmas.

The reason why I'm suggest you to do a PHD is because you mention that you work in a tertiary institute and doesn't mind doing a dissertation only degree. PHD will definitely help you way more for your work and PHD also need to write alot just like dissertation. So why not a PHD. 

Im pretty sure that a PHD in a public UK university is going to be accredited in HK. Even it is a low ranking one.

[Charles Fout]

Hi All!

New to this forum. Like many of you, I would like to pursue a higher degree for my career.
Well, the first encounter is the Apollos DBA, which is affordable and accredited.
However it is a rather new university and I hardly find any videos/sample lectures on the internet. Most of the faculty members are also graduated from its own program.
It does get DEAC and CHEA and some other accreditation.

Well then I looked at the Golden Gate University DBA, a more reputational and historical university (of course a bit more expensive) and its faculty members are also more sounded and there are video lectures and webinars on the internet. It still has its concerns about the WASC accreditation though. I looked at the course provider Upgrad and I found tons of complaints also.

Therefore I would like to ask for some advise here. Any experience share from either of the university metioned is welcomed. 

Many thanks for reading this thread again.

Curiosity: 

How will obtaining a doctorate enhance your career opportunities?
Do you already have a quality master's degree?
My often repeated opinion is that your network is much more of a factor in career development than credentials.

Actually I work in tertiary institute，therefore a doctorate is necessary if I would like to work as a lecturer or instructor.
Currently I don't have a master's degree，but I studied something equivalent and just taken the qualifying exam.
Actaully a master of science does not worth much nowadays (sigh) so why not directly pursue a doctorate.

---

You may want to do a search for both institutions and see their reviews... Here's a thread for one of them, seems you've already posted on it already: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...0-students

Thanks for the info . Just went through this thread before posting. Just wanted to gather more insight though.

Your response, to me, returns us to my constant refrain. Utilize your network. Have you discussed your career aspirations with anyone who holds the station you desire to achieve? 

Curiosity number two: Are any of the faculty at your institute holders of doctorates from distance learning colleges and/or universities?

Let's keep things simple and ignore the networking stuff first.  
There is staff in my institute holding a doctorate degree from distance learning.

Look! I wish you well. 
You posted on this forum, seeking advice. 
I shared my thoughts.
Please ignore my advice if it is not of any value.