Will getting a business degree at this online college help me attain a better job.?
Friday, December 11th, 2009 at
12:01 pm
I’m attending the university of phoenix online, in business. I am a little worried whether or not this type of degree is respected among employers, and if it really is as good as going to college in real-life.
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As long as the college is accredited your degree will meet the requirement for a degree for most employers.
More and more colleges are going to multiple delivery formats. Colleges like University of Phoenix and Devry have been pioneers in this arena. They do it better than most. For business, this format should be ok.
As far as "respected", it relative to who is doing the hiring. Also keep in mind the military, for example, recognizes these type of schools, and encourages their use because of the flexibility.
I believe we are going to see the way colleges and Universities deliver their studies. As technology improves it’s becoming less and less relevant to be physically located on a campus, especially with the global economy.
Working on a degree online is actually much harder. The requirements are not less stringent. You have to be much more disciplined. The way Phoenix does it is closer to how corporate education is conducted. Also, in addition to a degree, corporations want professional certification.
The short answer, a degree from the U of Phoenix will get you past the "gatekeepers"!
btw –
>"college in real-life"
The traditional "college campus" is not real life!
You can easily compare info about these schools in this site – careers.scienceontheweb.net
UoP is not as well respected as the online divisions of traditional colleges and universities. I think because the on;ine divisions if traditional schools are non-profit, a ton cheaper and just as good if not better as they have a real faculty behind them.
Depending on the employer you may be able to get a better job with a UoP degree.but not as likely as through a traditional institution or even that institution’s online division.
Having a degree is better than not having one at all. It’s important that the college is accredited. If possible, it’s better to get your degree in a non online environment.
I don’t know much information about university of phoenix online. Since I did my MBA at caluniversity.edu, which offers distance learning programs, admission’s counselors will make your education experience smoother and easier than you ever thought possible. You can take up any of the new courses among several Masters and Doctorate programs available.
Now I am working as a finance manager in a very reputed finance company.
For more information visit http://www.caluniversity.edu/masters/