Re: University of Phoenix
Posted by frmillermaed on 12/16/06
I recieved my MAED degree from UoP after a year and a half of hard work. By the time I was ready to graduate, all of my initial doubts about the value of online degrees and UoP were gone. I busted my ass, and found the quaity of education to be higher than any I had recieved from the brick and mortars I attended for my BA and BS degrees. 4 months after getting my UoP masters degree in Education I nailed down a better job and about a $20,000.00 annual salary inrease. I recommend UoP often to adults who are working and looking for ways to attend school and continue working.
At some point no doubt I will be longing for more education, and will look to UoP as my preferred source.
On 12/05/06, Devesh wrote: > 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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