Northern Arizona University?

[ChilliDawg]

I considered the MCIT program via NAU (technically I am still considering it since I've heard good things about the program) and the MSIT from WGU, but I decided to focus on my MBA @ WGU first. I would like to pursue a more tech-focused degree after my MBA, but if I do, I'll probably go with the OMSCS or an MSCS from WGU once that opens to the public (which should be next year from what I'm hearing).

That said, I'm curious about your second thoughts regarding WGU. The IT degrees at WGU are generally well-regarded in the IT community. I get that a state school looks a bit more traditional on a resume, but I'm wondering if that is the main rationale for your second thoughts or not?

You'll find that any competency-based program is going to require a lot of written assignments. WGU is nice because it offers a mix of exams/certs and projects/papers, which is nice for people who prefer exams. Personally, I prefer writing papers since I feel like I have a better handle on what I need to do (or study) there. That said, some programs require a lot more writing than others (NAU may fall into this category), so that could get painful after a while.

Merlin,

You really did hit the nail on the head.  I was aiming for a bit more of a traditional school on the resume'.  I have done tons of research on WGU, and I am convinced that it is a great program for working adults, such as myself.  So much so, that I recommended WGU to a friend and he enrolled and is quite happy with his progress and the program, overall.   I almost selected WGU for undergrad, but ultimately settled on TESU, mainly because of the "state university" moniker.  Now that I am ready to pull the proverbial trigger on a Masters program, I keep finding myself second guessing whether or not I am investing my money wisely(based on name only).   Concerned about future prospects in IT Management.

I think I am just going to forge ahead with WGU.  I am already rolling on the enrollment process.