University of Kansas is looking to add Competency-Based Education

[JGetsEdu]

I have found maybe an update to this new CBE program.

The email all of us that have signed up for states the first program that they want to launch is the Master of Science in Project Management.

It seems like it’s is 33 credit hour degree, sadly EACH class/course is 1 credit hour. This seems like a drag and it seems like it’s going to be hard to get through at a fast pace, meaning that it will be a grind to get through. Here is the course catalog for it: https://catalog.ku.edu/flex/flex-project...t-ms/#text

[bjcheung77]

I have found maybe an update to this new CBE program.

The email all of us that have signed up for states the first program that they want to launch is the Master of Science in Project Management.

It seems like it’s is 33 credit hour degree, sadly EACH class/course is 1 credit hour. This seems like a drag and it seems like it’s going to be hard to get through at a fast pace, meaning that it will be a grind to get through. Here is the course catalog for it: https://catalog.ku.edu/flex/flex-project...t-ms/#text

It really depends on how you and others perceive competency based degree learning, it may seem daunting to complete 33 (1 credit) classes, but, for those who have done PUG Exceltrack classes know that's the same thing, each regular class is split into something like 5 chunks, you'll get well over 50 or so for 10 classes at PUG. People go through classes at different speeds depending on the effort and energy, previous knowledge, time, etc, into the classes and have completed them within the deadlines to completing the assignments or assessments and finish without needing to pay for a third or longer session. Faster you go, lesser you pay...

[JGetsEdu]

I have found maybe an update to this new CBE program.

The email all of us that have signed up for states the first program that they want to launch is the Master of Science in Project Management.

It seems like it’s is 33 credit hour degree, sadly EACH class/course is 1 credit hour. This seems like a drag and it seems like it’s going to be hard to get through at a fast pace, meaning that it will be a grind to get through. Here is the course catalog for it: https://catalog.ku.edu/flex/flex-project...t-ms/#text

It really depends on how you and others perceive competency based degree learning, it may seem daunting to complete 33 (1 credit) classes, but, for those who have done PUG Exceltrack classes know that's the same thing, each regular class is split into something like 5 chunks, you'll get well over 50 or so for 10 classes at PUG.  People go through classes at different speeds depending on the effort and energy, previous knowledge, time, etc, into the classes and have completed them within the deadlines to completing the assignments or assessments and finish without needing to pay for a third or longer session.  Faster you go, lesser you pay...

I was looking at it as us having to pay at 8 week intervals, since UMPI is the most bang for your buck institution. Hopefully KU reveals how much and how long they want to do each term for CBE. Would be nice to get more than 8 weeks ?

[SpartacusPM]

Looks like the MS in project management might be live now or at the very least they are gathering information for those interested.

Has anyone requested more information on it yet?

[Kjnova]

Nice that they are introducing an option. It may not be what any particular one of us would choose, but the more options, the better. At this point, I am not really interested in any master's degrees. I'd be interested in the right doctoral degree, but I imagine it will take them a while to get there, if they ever do.

I am really curious to see when and if they do a bachelor's, how that is structured and what it costs.

If a school like Kansas more or less cloned a program like UMPI YP at a reasonable price, they could instantly lead the category.

[SophiaPrincess]

I realize this is a new program, but getting information is a real challenge. The only degree is an MS in Project Management. 33 one credit hour courses. The Graduate Enrollment Coordinator is Hunter Dominguez. She does not know if they accept transfer credit but can be reached at 785-864-3140, 785-864-2341 or h828a395@ku.edu. I know it looks sketchy, but that is her real email address.

16 week terms, upto 5 credit hours: $2725; 6 or more credit hours $3815. I inquired about the possibility of finishing in one term. That made her very uncomfortable. Her response was the degree was designed to be completed in 18 to 24 months. She doesn't know if or how the exams are proctored.

Admissions requirements include a resume, two years of work experience and an undergrad GPA of 2.5. No GRE or GMAT.

[bjcheung77]

That's the pricing for most people, 6 or more credit hours $3815, for 16 week terms. The thing is, how fast can someone progress through the term, all depends on how well they prioritize their commitments and time constraints. In other words, it can be as fast or slow as they can go, depending on their time management, effectiveness and efficiency on completing the required assessments or assignments. Now, if someone finishes in two terms, that's just $7630 for a KU Masters degree, that's the price point I would go for...