03-11-2013, 02:30 PM
Hi all,
First post here. I am a recent graduate with a BA in Accounting from a regionally accredited university. My cumulative GPA is a 3.65 and accounting specific GPA is 3.79.
I am currently working full time, so I am primarily interested in a solid online MBA program. I am interested mostly in schools that are known and have a respected brick and mortar location.. Is that important? I feel like it would lead to better recognition, rather than completing my MBA at a school like Phoeniz, Everest, etc.
As of right now, I have only 2 programs that I'm really considering.
1) Texas A&M University - Commerce: While Texas A&M is a respected university with a ranked school of business, Commerce may not hold the same credibility that the A&M name really holds. The positives of this program are no GMAT requirement with a 3.0+ GPA, and only 30 credit required. The cost per credit hour is OK, right at $750/hr + fees.
2) Mississippi State University: This is not a branch campus, and the degree/transcript will actually say MSU. This program does require GMAT (thought I didn't see a minimum score listed on their site), and the tuition is MUCH less at only $350/hr.
My location: I live in Florida. Does my geographic location to the school make it less credible if I am seeking employment in my State? Would it be better to do my online MBA at a local university that is less known such as Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), etc. (These are all regionally accredited)
If anyone has any recommendations for a solid online only MBA program, PLEASE post any information you may have in this thread. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
First post here. I am a recent graduate with a BA in Accounting from a regionally accredited university. My cumulative GPA is a 3.65 and accounting specific GPA is 3.79.
I am currently working full time, so I am primarily interested in a solid online MBA program. I am interested mostly in schools that are known and have a respected brick and mortar location.. Is that important? I feel like it would lead to better recognition, rather than completing my MBA at a school like Phoeniz, Everest, etc.
As of right now, I have only 2 programs that I'm really considering.
1) Texas A&M University - Commerce: While Texas A&M is a respected university with a ranked school of business, Commerce may not hold the same credibility that the A&M name really holds. The positives of this program are no GMAT requirement with a 3.0+ GPA, and only 30 credit required. The cost per credit hour is OK, right at $750/hr + fees.
2) Mississippi State University: This is not a branch campus, and the degree/transcript will actually say MSU. This program does require GMAT (thought I didn't see a minimum score listed on their site), and the tuition is MUCH less at only $350/hr.
My location: I live in Florida. Does my geographic location to the school make it less credible if I am seeking employment in my State? Would it be better to do my online MBA at a local university that is less known such as Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), etc. (These are all regionally accredited)
If anyone has any recommendations for a solid online only MBA program, PLEASE post any information you may have in this thread. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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