Aspen University : MBA - Project Management Reviews

ASPEN MBA = what a joke!

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on January 26, 2012

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Maybe I am jaded because I expected too much from the program and I received my undergraduate degree from one of the top ranked universities in the nation. The courses Aspen offered were easy and the assignment were nothing more than busy work. Every course has modules and every module consisted of questions from the end of each chapter. Each module would consist of 8 to 10 questions that Each response required a minimum of 250 words. They assignments were easy but time consuming. I finally got to my breaking point about half way through the program. I knew I was spending hours working on these assignments and the professors were not taking time to review them or leave constructive comments/reviews. I started submitting assignments that were simply ridiculous and complete nonsense and was still receiving 100s. If you want an easy MBA choose Aspen, if you want an legitimate MBA that does  not waste your time and that will actually help you advance in your career - choose a different institution. The old saying is true - "you get what you pay for!" In fact, the Masters Program in Education is such a waste of time, many, many, many public schools will not accept teachers with a Masters in Education from Aspen. It is a joke! BEWARE!!!!

Great education

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on May 3, 2011

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I am close to finishing the MBA-PM program.  I have found it to be a great program.  Studying online takes a lot of discipline.  It is not for everybody.

For me, it was a great choice.  The administration has been very responsive.  The assignments are challenging and the support has exceeded my expectations.

Excellent

By: sonuship (In Progress) on November 13, 2010

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I am half way through the course work. I find it very useful. you definetly get more than what you pay here at aspen. the school is very helpful when you call to talk to them. some professors get back to you with comments in 2 or three business days. course work is graded fairly with comments. I am happy I made a good decision joining Aspen.

Good experience with Aspen MBA-PM Program

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on April 27, 2010

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Aspen's MBA-PM program compares well with non-online programs.  The case studies are great reading and th text books met my expectations.  

I would agree that the lecture notes are not needed.

Overall, Aspen provides a solid education for the cost.

Does not care about Students or Alumni only $$$

By: wlassalle (Graduate) on November 8, 2009

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First off let me get to the facts. The school gave me an institutional loan to get my MBA. I was very grateful to the school and made my $90 monthly payments against the loan. Every class I took I had to purchase worthless lecture notes with grammatical errors and excerpts from the texts at $100 a pop. Nothing even remotely resembling a lecture or notes from any lecture. After graduation I was laid off from my job due to the current economic situation. I was told I could not receive my diploma until I paid off my loan in full. As I was now collecting peanuts on unemployment which could not even keep my household afloat I could not make payments and let the school know this.
A few months afterwards I finally land a great job, pending a full background check. Aspen University told the prospective employer that I did not hold a degree from Aspen. Crippling my chances at the job as my credibility was shot. After speaking with the horrible administration there and not even receiving a response from the new President of the University. I was told they would not confer my degree until my loan was paid in full even if it took 3 years. Now the job offer is being rescinded as I failed a background check. So not only can I not begin making payments again to Aspen but I have to go back into the job market and look for another job. Remembering to Omit my hard earned MBA. Nice job at holding my MBA hostage Aspen University.

Agree with Below....False Advertisement!!

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on January 6, 2009

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Agree with the below writing...as to misleading information.  As per their Proctored Exam, their Website and Catalog states:  "the exam may entail a written examination, objective assessment through computer-based testing, or preparation of assigned papers."  However, they only allow you to take the objective assessment...the other two forms of Examination DO NOT EXIST!!  Yet, all of their course assessments for learning are via written or assigned paper evaluation.  Aspen gives NO guidance for the objective assessment Proctored Exam....yet, you have to buy their "worthless" lecture notes.  Forget the lecture notes and provide "objective assessment practice test" for each course you complete that prepares the student for the Proctored Exam, since they only provide "one" form of final examination and not "three" as they so state on their Website and in their Catalog!!

MBA-Project Management

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on December 10, 2008

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Teachers are basically very good.  The problems exist with some of the administrative staff, which appear less concerned about your success and concerns, but more concerned about collecting your money.

If you're PMP certified - enroll

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on November 7, 2008

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The Aspen MBA PM program covers foundational MBA courses seen in all MBA programs.  There's case studies and research like other MBA programs.  If you're PMP certified, you'll get up to 9 credits toward the degree.  Faculty support is really good - I never waited more than a day for feedback and grades.  The costs / fees are compatible with other online schools.  Would highly recommend.

Pleasantly Suprised

By: jagr123 (In Progress) on November 4, 2008

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I am currently half way through the MPA-PM at Aspen U.  I am pleasantly suprised with the support and courses that I have taken.  I do agree that the lecture notes are not needed unless you are studying for the mid and final exams. Aspen gave me a deal in that if I paid for 4 classes upfront at the normal price, all lecture notes would be free.  This was a good deal since I feel that lecture notes are not necessary.  

I would say this is a great education for the price.

Good Program Made Poor By Requiring "Lecture Note"

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on September 27, 2008

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I have been taking MBA in Project Management courses since early 2005. The curriculaum is good. Selection of text book is good. The cost is low. Delivery is not as good - even though it supposed to be an online program very rudimentary technology is used. Student read course assignments online, submit assignments via email and participate in discussion groups. No interactive contents, online tests. I was satisfied until late 2007 or early 2008 when the introduced what they called "lecture notes". They require purchase of this "lecture notes" at the time of course registration. These "lecture notes" are very low quality, full of typos and other mistakes and often word for word copy of major points from the test book. They were useless to me but I had to purchase them paying $75 to $100 since they are required. IMHO, this is a very agressive way of quickly making a lot of money without providing any values in return. I have lost my respect in this university as a result of this.

Caveat emptor

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on November 11, 2007

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I'm two-thirds complete on the MBA-PM program.  Aspen provides generous credits to existing PMPs.  Otherwise, the rest of the MBA PM curriculum emphasizes heavily and possibly irrelevantly on the accounting / finance side.  Materials include Aspen-made "lectures" notes (there are no lectures - this is an online school), replete with spelling and reference errors and coming with a hefty $100 price tag - essentially for 30 pages of copy paper - no doubt to make up for the tuition they lose in charging $4500.00 for the entire program.   You can test out, but Aspen still require you to purchase the text and lecture notes for the course.

MBA-PM

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on August 8, 2006

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The school is now "Aspen University" as Ted mentioned.

There are two options, independent learning or interactive.  If you go independent the program is what you make of it but no matter how much education/experience you have you still have to work.  

The material is very similar to what I have done at other schools but it’s flexible to go at my pace/timing.

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