ENEB Master Thread

[Quackerz]

I took the plunge and signed up for a double master's program once they confirmed that for 249 euros I wouldn't have to pay anything additional for the new exam option.
My most recent email from them:
Exam Preparation: As the exam date approaches (available from February 12 to June 30), we recommend that you prepare by studying and practicing with the multiple-choice questionnaires already available on the virtual campus (these are the questionnaires within each subject). These practice exams will have the same structure and logic as those you have encountered in your subjects. Additionally, be aware that some of the practice questions may appear in your exam.

The virtual campus will remain the same as always, meaning you won't see anything different after opting for the multiple-choice exam: you can continue studying, and when the time comes, starting from February 12, you will see the option for the multiple-choice exam so you can take it whenever you want.

Taking the Exam: Once the date arrives, you can take your multiple-choice exam. Remember that it consists of 50 questions, and you have 2 hours to complete it. A passing grade is achieved with 25 points, and there are no deductions for incorrect answers. This exam approach aims to assess your understanding and assimilation of academic content, not memorization.

Throughout the process, our team will be available to provide support and answer your questions. We are here to help you achieve your academic goals efficiently and effectively!


Let us know if you have more questions,

[Wowbagger]

I think ENEB are aware there's an ongoing controversy about the 50-exam option, and if the rumours about one exam per module are true then that's a positive step. When I did my Masters at a top UK university, more than half the modules were passed by examination - although that was proctored in a brick-and-mortar location. Even if the ENEB diplomas are non-proctored, going to a 500+ questions per Masters degree is a lot more credible and then deflects suggestions of diploma milling.

Having said that, if the more credible 500+ questions version becomes the norm (probably costing 300-500 Euros), in future the early adopters who paid 99 Euros for a 50-question Masters will have got a bargain. Because on paper no-one will know the difference between one version or the other, as presumably both versions will come with a transcript. Of course, this isn't unusual. In many countries, exams have become easier or harder over the years as exam boards change their grading systems. The UK O-levels I completed in 1986 were much, much easier than the O-levels completed by students a decade earlier. Yet, on paper, the Maths O-level I received is of the same value as the Maths O-level someone received in 1970s. In reality, I had a far easier examination. I know this because at the time we were shown past exam papers and were shocked at how difficult they were.

[nykorn]

ENEB changed something. When I took my exams in the beginning of this month, I had 2 exam sections:

MBA - Master of Business Administration + Master in Project Management Final Test
Master in Hotel Management and Tourism Final Test

I logged in just now, a few weeks after taking the exams, and I see a new exam. I didn't get an Email or any kind of notification about this:

MBA - Master of Business Administration + Master in Project Management + Master in Hotel Management and Tourism Final Test

The grades from my exam haven't yet been entered into the gradebook. Also it looks to be clarified in the gradebook that the scores on the mock exams do count towards the final grade (if this was the case before, I must not have seen it). I'll be taking this new exam just in case they fixed the wrong questions and so on.

[spree610]

ENEB changed something. When I took my exams in the beginning of this month, I had 2 exam sections:

MBA - Master of Business Administration + Master in Project Management Final Test
Master in Hotel Management and Tourism Final Test

I logged in just now, a few weeks after taking the exams, and I see a new exam. I didn't get an Email or any kind of notification about this:

MBA - Master of Business Administration + Master in Project Management + Master in Hotel Management and Tourism Final Test

The grades from my exam haven't yet been entered into the gradebook. Also it looks to be clarified in the gradebook that the scores on the mock exams do count towards the final grade (if this was the case before, I must not have seen it). I'll be taking this new exam just in case they fixed the wrong questions and so on.

My course name changed but that's about it. I do see that if i click on my test, the completion is now saying approved under feedback.

I did notice the gradebook was different depending which gradebook link you looked at. If I click "Check my grades" in the box on the right of the dashboard it's empty. If I click "Grades from the dropdown under my profile, it shows the practice exam and final exam scores but it did before too. Not sure if final grades have been recorded yet.

[nykorn]

More new info when you log in to the campus. At least, I don't remember anyone reporting them in here:

New Specializations Available
Become a Specialist and boost your CV - no further study time required
You can obtain more information here or contact (Email redacted)
Apply for your Specialization/s now

And clicking on that link:

In the Era of Globalization, specializing in a specific area gives you a competitive advantage that will increase your employability rate up to 80%. To do this, we have implemented 17 specializations endorsed by ENEB Business School to boost your CV to the top. These specializations are combinations of two subjects that you have taken or are taking. You may simply request yours for 79 €* until 30th June.

*You can apply for as many specializations as you want. The more you order, the more money you will save and the more you will stand out from your competitors.

Here's the list of specializations you can apply for: (Note: Not sure if this is for everyone or a list tailored to me specifically)
Specialist in Advertising Strategy 
Specialist in Corporate Empowerment 
Specialist in Internal Marketing and Stakeholder Management 
Specialist in Project Strategic Financing  
Specialist in Employee Retention 
Specialist in Social Media and Positioning
Specialist in Financial Strategy 

If you already passed the subjects of the specialization of your interest:
Your diploma will be immediately processed and issued by ENEB Business School in the selected format.
Delivery terms:
15 days for digital shipments.
45 working days for hardcopies, with or without Hague Apostille. Counting upon the reception of digital diplomas (included with your hardcopy purchase).

If you still did not pass both subjects:
You need to make the payment before June 30th.
The issuance of your diploma/s will start upon completion of both subjects - please let us know through (email redacted)

From that moment on, here are the delivery terms:
15 days for digital shipments.
45 working days for hardcopies, with or without Hague Apostille. Counting upon the reception of digital diplomas (included with your hardcopy purchase).

They link to a page on their website, but the link is broken. I checked the Postgraduate and Higher Education sections, and these subjects do not seem to be listed in there - so this is something separate. There is no example of a certificate or transcript and no mention of if they are worth any ECTS. When I Google, I find someone on LinkedIn that has these specializations from ENEB already, from back in 2021. They changed workplaces the year after they got the diplomas, but they were already working in the field before getting them. I'll take the plunge and ask about the Employee Retention one.

[nykorn]

I just took my new exam twice. Got 88% both times. So now I've taken exams for these subjects 3 times.

- If I look at all 3 attempts as a whole, there are about 5 questions unique to each attempt.
- They have not fixed any of the messed up or duplicate test questions, and my tutors still haven't replied to my messages.
- The only reason why I couldn't score higher than 88% is because the learning materials are worded in a way that doesn't match the test for a few questions, so even when I read the textbook I can't figure out the answer. For example, according to the textbook one answer related to a range of months. However the options on the test were a range of hours or years. I clicked "none of the above" and that answer was apparently wrong.

[Usual_Mushroom159]

Received my diplomas. I'm going to post the main one from Isabel I, then the back which has a course list and document verification URL and handy QR code. It came as a PDF. It prints better on A4 size paper than 8.5x11. 
At this time, the verification does not work. Entering the long code on back prompts you to enter an additional number which I ASSUME is the number at the bottom on front. Doing so turns up a "This document is not valid" message on Isabel I's verification page. Same result for the Coaching & NLP Diploma which also has the verification link and its own code.
I've emailed ENEB to ask what's up with that. (Maybe it just takes a while to get indexed into the system?) I'll stay on them about it and update if it starts working or if they clarify I'm doing it wrong.

I also am sharing the transcript they sent as well as a screenshot of optional fees in a supplemental PDF they sent. This was all sent together in a single email. Due to brevity, I haven't blurred and uploaded the ENEB diploma as I personally only have interest in the one from Universidad Isabel I, nor the Coaching ENP diplomas. If there is demand, I'll upload them all later when I have more free time.

For the record, I don't think this degree will carry much weight or have much value in the job market. I wish there was a way to A/B test putting it on a resume.

I've completed it as a guinea pig academic experiment. 

For clarity, I sent them my transcript for grades from a free term I did at Walden University and they waived Strategic Management and Marketing, which is why you see no grade on the transcript for those.

Thoughts?

Other than the fact you had to print it off it looks like any other degree or diploma.  I'm thinking of doing it and if I decide to do it I'll probably treat it as a certification of sorts.
Have you tried to see if WES or any of thr other foreign credit evaluators would take it?

I am curious - I can't see anywhere where it states that the qualification is "titulo propio"  is it documented anywhere?

[bjcheung77]

I am curious - I can't see anywhere where it states that the qualification is "titulo propio"  is it documented anywhere?

And where does it indicate otherwise? I am curious if you're wondering if it's an official masters without an evaluation...

[arad]

weird, I can't see bj's comment when logged in, but I'm able to see it when logged out/ incognito.

only official masters are certified by the Ministry of Education, correct?

https://eneb.pt/aviso-legal/ under CONDIÇÕES ACADÊMICAS it says that all of their diplomas are titulo propios:
Diplomas: todos os títulos são emitidos pela Escola de Negócios Europeia de Barcelona e são títulos próprios privados.

[bjcheung77]

That's correct, to keep things simple, it's "official" if the degree courses, programs, parchment, all come from the university, it's a proprio if any of those are coming from a learning provider. It's recognized in Spain and elsewhere, the utility is different, not for government jobs or higher education (PhD). That's the basics to it...