Aspen University Reviews

Aspen University final exam

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on November 18, 2009

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I just finished my proctored exam at Aspen and I will tell you it was tough! I did prepare pretty well reviewing all of my subject material over a 6 week period.  If you study and prepare,you should do ok.  I was fortunate enough to pass it on the first try and am very excited about starting my last project.

Does not care about Students or Alumni only $$$

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: 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 Now the job offer is being rescinded as I failed a background check.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.

Excellent School

MBA
Reviewer: gurmitpg (Graduate) on June 3, 2009

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I just graduated with an MBA degree (May 2009) from Aspen and it was an excellent experience.  I have a double major in Chemical engineering and chemistry prior to starting the MBA and found the courses to be challenging and real life relevant.  The instructors and staff were very helpful and responded to questions promplty.

The MBA courses are similiar to those found at other universities but Aspen University offers the best value for the cost.  I would recommend the school to prospective students.  I was able to complete the entire program in 13 months full time (alot of work) and have gained a strong business background.

Best Online School

BS Business Administration
Reviewer: cbelle8019 (Graduate) on April 4, 2009

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The staff is excellent and I gained the knowledge needed to further my career. I would definitely encourage others to sign up for classes. This is a great school that not too many people know about.

Course structure and website need improvement

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on March 18, 2009

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The courses need better structure and clarity, and the website needs to be updated. Overall, what you receive is about right for the amount you pay.

Aspen University- Affordable and Highly Reputable

MBA
Reviewer: cbelle8019 (Degree In Progress) on February 6, 2009

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Wow, so far my experience at Aspen University has been amazing. I never even new it existed until I did some research about online schools. So far, the teachers have been very helpful. They give you the guidance need to get through the online learning experience. I would definitely recommend Aspen to any prospective students interested in going back to school for a Masters or to completing their undergraduate degree.

Aspen University is an Excellent School

MS Information Technology
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on February 4, 2009

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Aspen University is affordable and an overall great school. The professors are helpful, knowledgeable, and give needed feedback to each student. I would definitely recommend this school to prospective students.

Fantastic Experience

BS Criminal Justice
Reviewer: rl08681 (Degree In Progress) on January 19, 2009

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I must say I have had a wonderful experience thus far with my Criminal Justice program. I have been in law enforcment 17 years and the books and instructors have been very effective.  The staff at Aspen have always returned my emails quickly and respectfully. The discussion board for Independent learners is new, but honestly it hasn't been that burdensome. My instructor and I both pose questions and have a good time with it.  I would encourage anyone to matriculate into Aspen. I've been to several schools and none have been perfect, but Aspen certainly does a good job.

Agree with Below....False Advertisement!!

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: 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!!

Agree with below.....Aspen's Quality is BAD!!

MS Information Technology
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on January 5, 2009

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Agree with below remarks....Aspen's quality is decreasing and what they write/state versus deliver are two different things.  Their Website & Catalog state the Final Exam is either "a written examination, objective assessment through computer-based testing, or preparation of assigned papers."  However, when the time comes to take the Final Exam...your only option is the objective assessment!!  Why state the other three, if you are only given one choice??  Plus, all of their course work is essay and case study (written evaluation), yet, they grade your ultimate knowledge via objective assessment, with NO GUIDANCE as to how to prepare for the Ojective Exam....NONE!!  No study guide, advice, prepartion, etc. etc....like they give for each of your courses.  Aspen's quality for adult students is really going down hill rapidly....even though their price is very very cheap...so is the quality of their educational delivery system.  I advice anyone considering an online degree to go somewhere else, where they do what they say!!

Aspen lied about independant classes

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on January 3, 2009

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When I first registered, I enrolled in the independant online studies.  This is suppose to be at your own pace with the choice of taking a final exam or writing a research paper.  About 3 classes into the program they changed the rules.  It is mandatory for you to participate in the discussion board which is a part of the interactive studies.  That was the biggest difference between independant and interactive, the names say it all.  Now we are being forced to work at the schools pace and the other students paces instead of our own.  There is no way you can work at your own pace a participate in the discussion because the discussion comes from the reading assignments and the discussions are due weekly.  If you don't participate, they will drop your final grade by a letter.  They might be cheap but the way they conduct their online program is WRONG. They should only advertise that they have a interactive class.

MBA Program

MBA
Reviewer: edragone (Degree In Progress) on January 2, 2009

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It is by far the best value for an accredited on-line MBA degree program. The lecture notes are kind of redundant but with the amount of material and pace of the course, it is nice to focus on the "meat and potatoes" of the lessons besides them being helpful in studying for the inevitable final exam.  The staff is helpful and the process simple.  The use of on-line technology could be improved but it is ok.  The courses so far are fairly demanding (on my 4th class out of 11 before completing the capstone/thesis project).  The time allowed for each class is 8-10 weeks and they offer independent or interactive courses.

MBA-Project Management

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: 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

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: 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

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: jagr123 (Degree 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.

Not so great....

BS Business Administration
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on October 30, 2008

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They have some serious internal problems.  If price is the only criteria, this is the cheapest.  Administration is not very responsive or helpful.
Teachers are mostly part time.  They don't always provide enough information on what is required to pass a course.

No Lecture Notes - Yes Web Portal!!

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on October 11, 2008

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I have taken several courses at Aspen.  I do not like to purchase the lecture notes that are never used and do not add value to the overall experience.  The instructors do not use the lecture notes either and only utilize the text.  I would recommend that Aspen shift the dollars spent on lecture notes to the web portal.  I have taken classes at other online schools and their portals have Aspen's beat hands down.  Aspen could really improve the overall experience by improving the web portal.

previewing

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on October 8, 2008

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I am enjoying my experience at Aspen and find it right up there with Phoenix for online U's. I especially liked the Lecture Notes that pointed me to really useful stuff for the final exams.

Good Program Made Poor By Requiring "Lecture Note"

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree 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.

An excellent program for knowledge and value

MS Information Technology
Reviewer: rajusurapuraju (Degree In Progress) on December 5, 2007

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This is an excellent University for MS in Information Technology (MSIT) program. I am close to completing my MSIT program from Aspen University. The course structure is well balanced and very effective for learning the intricacies of the subjects covered. Knowledge gaining is on the high order from this program (MSIT). The responses and student services from Aspen University's staff and the faculty is timely and helpful. I strongly recommend to those who inspire and eligible for distance learning.

Caveat emptor

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree 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.

Flexible

Master of Science in Information Management
Reviewer: lureho (Degree In Progress) on August 7, 2007

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Very flexible, and you can choose between Interactive,where you exchange ideas with other peers, or Independent on your own. Also the price if affordable, because after you complete an MBA you shouldn't go broke, and some of MBA programs online charge you an incredible price.
The staff is very supportive, the books are similar to other MBA programs.

Aspen MBA is well worth it!

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on May 9, 2007

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There is no better value in today's MBA marketplace than Aspen. The accredited degree is as extensive as others for a fraction of the cost. For $4,500, its worth the education in any field. It has been a great experience.

Pleasantly Surprised

MBA
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on December 12, 2006

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I am very happily surprised with the quality of the MBA program at Aspen.  I have two friends who have just finished their MBA at better known schools (UoP and UCLA) and on the core MBA courses (accounting, finance, economics) I have found that I was able to equal at at time exceed the more traditional programs.  Aspen requires a class in Business Ethics that UoP doesn't and seems to provide at least as solid a background in basic business for middle-management people like me as the other two schools.

MBA-PM

MBA - Project Management
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree 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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