Online Graduate School

[acs1122]

I'm close to completing my undergrad and I've started looking for a graduate school. My goal is to earn an MBA with a focus in Human Resource Management, to complete it in 2 years or less, all online. I'm considering Aspen, St. Leo, California Coast, and Western Governors, to name a few. So many good ones out there, what's a girl to do?!?

I know it won't be a breeze but I was wondering, are the courses difficult to complete on your own (I'm nervous)? Does the school offer enough support if you get stuck? How long are the courses, are they self-paced? Please share your experiences with graduate school.

[cookderosa]

I'm close to completing my undergrad and I've started looking for a graduate school. My goal is to earn an MBA with a focus in Human Resource Management, to complete it in 2 years or less, all online. I'm considering Aspen, St. Leo, California Coast, and Western Governors, to name a few. So many good ones out there, what's a girl to do?!?

I know it won't be a breeze but I was wondering, are the courses difficult to complete on your own (I'm nervous)? Does the school offer enough support if you get stuck? How long are the courses, are they self-paced? Please share your experiences with graduate school.

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I have been toiling over this too. One thing I discovered, is that a lot of colleges allow you to apply as a non-enrolled student and take X number of credits. This might be a really great way to take 1 class and see how well the college meets your expectations. If you are careful, you could take a class that seems to be similar in more than one program you are considering, and if worse came to worse you might be able to transfer it elsewhere. Otherwise, if you like it- then your fine!
Also, Penn State has an MBA online as well as a Master of Professional Studies in HR. Might be worth a glance. Penn State | Online Degrees, Online Courses, and Online Certificates offered by Penn State

[beckysharp]

I'm looking for a Master's degree distance program in Library Science and a way to pay for it. I'm curious to know how others are paying for their Masters. So far, the cheapest program, $32,000.
:eek:

Any thoughts appreciated.

Crystal

[Old Rusty Pipe]

beckysharp,

Master of Library & Information Studies from the University of Alabama. 36 credit hours. The program can be completed entirely online. I believe it costs $278 a credit hour. Little over $10,000.

Program home:
MLIS Program Description | SLIS

Tuition Costs:
Academic Outreach | The University of Alabama

Hope this helps.

[Old Rusty Pipe]

For everyone, consider yourselves empowered:
Dantes Online Catalog

Rather large listing of online master degree programs. Information on school, admission policies, cost, and links to the school website.

[beckysharp]

beckysharp,

Master of Library & Information Studies from the University of Alabama. 36 credit hours. The program can be completed entirely online. I believe it costs $278 a credit hour. Little over $10,000.

Program home:
MLIS Program Description | SLIS

Tuition Costs:
Academic Outreach | The University of Alabama

Hope this helps.

Yes it helps!!! You made my day!

How did you find this so quickly?

Thanks so much.

Crystal

[joel66]

I've been thinking the same thing over the past week. lol.

I did a lot of googling and found this site that really helped me get an overall picture of the pricing for MBA degrees. I'm also considering going to law school. When I spoke with some of the counselor's, as well as other law firms, as I've been handling claims in litigation for 16 years, they were very adamant that If I get my undergraduate degree, as well as an MBA degree in the future, to make sure it is regionally accredited.

I started doing some searching on google and found the following site. I'm sure there are others.

Regionally accredited online MBA

AACSB-accredited online MBA

Some of the schools, I'm currently looking at is Mississippi State University, California State University DH, and a few blocks from my house National University, as all are regionally accredited.

Keep in mind, it's best to contact the HR Dept for prospective employers, to people you know who are managers in the field you are trying to get into. Find out from them if a school is regionally accredited would make a difference. Maybe some don't mind if they are regionally accredited or not, but it's best to do your research first. I'm so glad I contacted the admissions office at various law schools, as well as prospective law firms I was interested in before I started my path to my undergraduate degree. Some of the schools I had listed would not have been accepted. I ended up signing up with Excelsior for my B.S. in Liberal Arts.

Joe Lomas

[acs1122]

Thanks everyone, but what I'm really looking for here are personal experiences within a master's program itself. If there is a lot of reading involved, I'm fine there. My reading comprehension is okay, I guess (since I miraculously passed A&I Lit), but I'm wondering, are the textbooks written in plain language, and are they easy to understand?

My writing skills, well that's a different story. I know my limitations and I'm just not that good at writing so I'm worried about it. What if my papers aren't up to standard, what then? How do I resolve any issues with homework, if I ever get "stuck"? I don't want to be placed on probation for lagging behind.

Many of the school brochures mention working within a cohort from start to finish. From your experience, is it better to work with a group? I've always worked better alone, but maybe working with the same group wouldn't be so bad since it brings out the competitor in me.

I want the 'inside scoop' from those who have gone before me. I'm worried that I'll be in over my head, become frustrated, or worse, withdraw altogether.

Thanks,

[ShotoJuku]

I'm close to completing my undergrad and I've started looking for a graduate school. My goal is to earn an MBA with a focus in Human Resource Management, to complete it in 2 years or less, all online. I'm considering Aspen, St. Leo, California Coast, and Western Governors, to name a few. So many good ones out there, what's a girl to do?!?

I know it won't be a breeze but I was wondering, are the courses difficult to complete on your own (I'm nervous)? Does the school offer enough support if you get stuck? How long are the courses, are they self-paced? Please share your experiences with graduate school.

[SIZE="2"]Are you stuck on RA schools or can an NA school do?[/SIZE]

[acs1122]

[SIZE="2"]Are you stuck on RA schools or can an NA school do?[/SIZE]

Either one works for me!!! I just want a sense that I can do it, without getting overwhelmed with the high-level of work that would be expected of a grad student. I'm trying to work past a deep fear of not being able to 'do' the work, and end up kicked out of grad school, or something.

You finished, so how was the experience? Was it anything like what you expected? Any problems adjusting? Did you have trouble keeping up with other students?