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International Student (Chile) seeking advice: South College vs. GGU (UpGrad) for DBA?
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Hi everyone Smile ,
I’m writing from Chile. I’ve been reading the forum for a while and have learned a lot from you all. I finally decided to post to get your perspective on my specific situation.
My Profile:
  • Background: Biomedical Engineer with experience in Healthcare Management (Public Sector).
  • Education Status: I have completed my WES Evaluation, which verifies my credentials as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's and Master's degree (GPA 3.33).
  • Goal: I want to pursue an online DBA (or potentially a DHA) to support my career growth in healthcare leadership.
The Dilemma: I am looking for the best balance between Cost, Speed, and Reputation for an international student. I have narrowed it down to two main paths, but I am open to suggestions:
  1. South College (CBE Model):
    • I like the speed potential, but I am worried about the cost variable. Since I am international, I can't access federal aid, so if I get stuck or life gets busy, the term-based pricing could become expensive quickly.
  2. Golden Gate University / Edgewood (via UpGrad):
    • I found these options which seem to offer a fixed price for international students (approx. $12k-$15k total). This feels financially "safer," but maybe less flexible than a pure CBE program.
My Question to you: If you were in my position (holding a Master's equivalent, working full-time, budget-conscious), which route would you choose?
Is the "UpGrad" fixed-price model the smarter move for an international student, or is the potential speed of South College worth the risk?
Any advice or other universities I should look at would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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