Coursera + University of Illinois = IMSM - MS in Management

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Very unnecessary requirements especially if one is an immigrant or not privileged.

What does being an immigrant or being privileged have to do with the admissions criteria?

Everything, because the people who can least afford the expensive programs are now cornered into the more costly programs. It is why people of colour and underprivileged are not in many professions because they first have to gain employment (which is not easy for many for reasons beyond their control) and then be articled. This cheap program just disadvantaged many people who can least afford to be disadvantaged.
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Huh? I know many immigrants who worked had for wha they have including their education. Same with people born in the US. For most people, we have to work to achieve success. Things aren't handed to the vast majority of us just because we were born into a family and walk around with certain name. There's only one Prince Harry in the world and he gave up his title. He's still rich as hell. The US doesn't bow down to him like the UK. Most people here don't care who he is and he needs to stand in line for an ice cream just like the rest of us. No cutting the line because he's Prince Harry. Same holds true for just about everybody. Sure, there are the elite who are handed the world. Doesn't mean they have a clue what they're doing nor does it mean they're successful and respected.

I live a few blocks from a well to do college. It's over $60,000 a year to attend - just the tuition not room & board. Most people who go there are legacies. They go because their grandparent or parent went. Typically, they're not bright enough or rich enough to get into Harvard. By rich I mean you can buy a library via donation when your kid is a moron and doesn't know how to rub 2 sticks together. Many of these kids aren't bright. THey're just average. Sure they come from money. Many actually don't want to follow in the family businesses. It's interesting to watch those try to stand on their own and make their way through life. Those kids tend to stay here after graduation. Many have created successful businesses here in town. Some have failed, but they learned from the experience. 

They do have a nice scholarship program for those who have the grades. Minorities are highly encouraged to apply. There aren't a ton of minorities, but it's not a large school either. They still need to pay for the rest of their tuition bill after scholarship and financial aid. Then there's room and board. Most people couldn't afford these schools even minorities who are valedictorian can't without a full scholarship. The school gives one high school senior a full scholarship every year. It's rarely taken by the valedictorian or salutatorian. Not even always someone in the top 10 takes it. The high school here is a minority majority school.