Re: University of Phoenix
Posted by Devesh on 12/05/06
I agree with Joe Blow. After receiving my law degree (J.D.) 10 years ago, and a Bachelor's degree 11 years ago, I am currently receiving my MBA from UOP. I believe when hiring, one needs to take the totality into consideration.
On 11/12/06, Joeblow in a Benz wrote: > Name goes a long way, but what's in a name? If you're > concerned about image, get out of Phoenix. If you're > job/career doesn't care, neither should you. Some companies > absolutely need to show off their staff and will therefore > hire the top name grads to dangle around like a dad proud of > her daughter. The exact same company within a different > department, say logistics, won't care a lick where you went > to school so long as you're qualified, certified, and pass > the drug test. > > I have a B.A. degree from a prestigious university already, > so I do not need a prestigious MBA, for example. (which I'm > shopping for). I already "joined the snob club" with the BA, > so a Phoenix MBA would do me just fine. As a manager with > some hiring authority, I see no problem with Phoenix grads, > but I won't hire them solely because they went to Phoenix or > Duke, etc..I'll hire them for their skills and experience > and how much get along with the teams and contribute to the > company. Hope this helps and good luck to all > > > On 6/16/05, John wrote: >> I am currentlty attending the University of Phoenix's >> program for IT. I have not been 100&37; satisfied. I have >> been doing some pretty heavy research trying to find some >> alternate opinions on the quality of education, and the >> recognition of degrees provided by other educational >> bodies and employers, by the UoP. Some factors I have in >> my favor, is although I am employed full time, I am still >> in my 20's (for a bit longer :) , I have no family, and no >> children. I feel that I may be selling myself short if I >> continue on my current path. While I really want my >> degree, I want to be proud of the name, and I want to work >> my tail off getting it. Your opinions and advice are >> greatly appreciated! >> >> >> >>
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