WGU MBA in 57 days - NOT ME!

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That's AMAZING, but I'd be cautious. We all know that WGU is a quality school, but I'm not sure I'd want a future employer knowing that I got an MBA that can be had in 57 days. Perhaps it's just me, but I feel like I took a (very worthwhile) chance on the undergrad, but make up for any employer doubt with my very solid MBA. I'd be scared to have a reduced-time undergrad AND grad degree.... or at the very least, wouldn't want both to be from schools that are famous for shortcuts... even if we all know that the "shortcuts" are the most intelligent way to get the degree!

Since I've been interviewing for jobs over the past month or so, and have been heavily questioned about education, this topic has been on my mind. There were no issues, but could have been if I had not already thought out concise and intelligent responses to the COSC question. One interviewer was old-school and didn't like the distance-learning concept, so my assurance that the reason I chose COSC was because I already had a considerable amount of B&M credits that I would lose by transferring to a local school. But then instant switch over to my MBA got rid of any doubt and the interview moved on without a hitch.

Anyhow, didn't mean to get off topic. Just wanted to throw in a word about WGU and hoping that there is no reputation for finishing too quickly. It would be really bad for a LOT of people, and not to mention that WGU themselves would have to put some artificial measures in place to keep the 57-day graduation from happening. Yikes!



P.S. I don't think that most hiring managers get too into detail over education, but the company I am considering working with is a major academic entity, so they're a bit pickier than most.

I agree. Her employer isn't going to be in that group but the bigger issue is for someone who goes directly from their bachelors to their masters.
If your resume says:
BA in whatever, WGU May 2018
MBA, WGU September 2018

Then it's going to look bad. Even worse if you're 20.
I should have my MBA done in under 4 months with WGU but I got my bachelors in 2009 and I wouldn't tell an employer it only took me that long.