Aspen University

Abner September 7, 2007 at 4:54 a.m.

This is a great school! I am almost half way through the MBA program at Aspen. I have studied at many schools, and I must say the coursework and customer service is excellent! I will give this school a 10 rating! For some reason, I could not post a rating?

Best regards,

Abner

Jeff September 26, 2007 at 2:52 p.m.

I have found a Principal at a local high school in my area that has agreed to proctor my exams if I enroll into Aspen University. I was wondering if this would satisfy Aspen U requiement to have the exams proctored. Anyone have any idea's on this.

Jeff September 27, 2007 at 2:54 p.m.

Ronnie, Thanks for the help. The University that is in my home city has a testing center but thier times that they are open not good for me due to me having to work during the day. I wonder if this would be problem for Aspen's proctor requirement. This high school prinncipal that agreed to help me would meet me at his school on Saturday morning to admister any test.

Johny October 7, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Hello...I see only good things about Aspen University in this thread. I like to talk to a student who is currently doing their MBA program and also someone who graduated from Aspen. Any guidance will be helpful. Please suggest

Jeff October 8, 2007 at 7:36 p.m.

Can you tell me more about the "Capstone Project" that Aspen U requires from students.

Jeff October 9, 2007 at 1:47 p.m.

I wanted to hear from a Aspen Student that has done a project. But I will call her anyway....

Jeff November 27, 2007 at 4:14 p.m.

Amanda,

Can you be more specific in your assessment of Aspen University? Please help us that have no idea what to expect.

Yogesh December 26, 2007 at 6:04 a.m.

I have finished all courses of MBA-PM program at Aspen Univesity and now preparing for Proctored Exam, which I am scheduled to take up at UMASS Boston on 28th December 2007.

Has anybody appeared for Proctored exam yet? I am curious to know the overall structure of exam.

After having done good in all courses since 3 years, I feel it is too much of asking to undergo revision of at least 4 courses.

To release from taking unnecessary stress and sleepless nights....please convey the structure and toughness of exam.

Thank You.
Yogesh.

Rale January 17, 2008 at 4:46 p.m.

Linda,

Then USDoE and CHEA are accrediting Degree Mills.... in that event all the schools/colleges/universities are degree mills in the USA. This comment from Linda is insane and not valid. Linda please keep off of this site.... and respect the importance of this forum.

Walter January 24, 2008 at 2:32 a.m.

Linda,

I’ve noticed you’ve attacked not only AU and CCU, but also CSU! I must question your motives concerning these three DETC accredited institutions. I understand your lack of comprehension concerning the accreditation process, but why attacked DETC accredited schools and not even one regionally accredited school on probation? You have yet to question any regionally accredited schools. They’re numerous regionally accredited schools that were or are currently on probation by their respective accreditors.

Am I saying these probationary colleges are bad schools? No! Why, because some newspapers don’t conduct their research just like some gov’t agencies. Case in point: A State was calling a recognized accreditor’s degrees substandard before the courts got involved, they figured out they were going to lose and changed their position.

It should be noted, AU, CCU, nor CSU has ever had their State approval or accreditation revoked, suspended or been placed on probation by any entity. Furthermore, both CCU and CSU are listed as PONSI recognized schools by the New York State Board of Regents. If you don’t know, the State of New York is the only State in the USA (Union) recognized by the USDOE as a degree granting State just like regionals. No other State has ever achieved this status, and by these two schools being recognized shows they’re definitely no D mills in DETC's listings.

PONSI History: The first step in the development of National PONSI came in 1973 when the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York initiated a pilot study to assess the potential of a college credit advisory service. This project was a direct outcome of recommendations made by the Commission on Non-Traditional Study, a two-year venture supported by the Carnegie Corporation, to provide a national perspective on the future of higher education, including recognizing and granting credit for postsecondary learning undertaken in noncollegiate settings. Comprising renowned educational and business leaders, the Commission called for a system to establish college credit equivalencies for courses offered by government, industry, and other noncollegiate sponsors.

Please do your research and weigh your findings before posting derogatory information. These sites are for prospective students, educators (professors), employers and alumni, not recognized accreditation bashers! Try a RA superiority forum, they’ll love to agree and call all non-regional accreditors D mills and all that stuff! Thanks!

Walter January 25, 2008 at 3:44 a.m.

I would go to elearners.com guide to online education, and lookup regional vs. national accreditation! It'll answer all your questions concerning accreditation. Thanks!

Raju February 29, 2008 at 7:46 p.m.

Ziad, it is good to know. I have completed MSIT from Aspen and I feel it is a great university to accomplish graduation while working. The course structure is very well balanced and practical. I really enjoyed learning and earning my degree from Aspen University. Wish you all the best!!!

Sachin March 18, 2008 at 12:09 p.m.

Hi Friends,

My college group of seniors in US have recommended Aspen University
to complete my higher studies while working.
I’ve completed my bachelors in Comp Science & Electronics from University of Pune - an Indian university.
And would like to persue MS / MBA through distance learning, while on the job.
I’m a control engineering systems expert and working as a Business Analyst – Solutions architect with a
engineering co. in Asia-Pacific.

I would like to know
1) whether Aspen’s MS/MBA courses are valid master’s courses in US / Europe – to qualify
for work permits and next higher studies. Like Phd, Research.

2) Does it give same credits as full time (on campus) MS/MBA as needed by Industry?

3) Where can I get the fees structure for MS and MBA?

4) Which are other USDoE certified universities that offer these courses in distance learning?

Please guide.

Cheers,
Sachin
email: sachin_dm@yahoo.com

Raju March 18, 2008 at 1:34 p.m.

I have very positive experience with Aspen University. The course structure for MSIT is very balanced and very appropriate for my job and future professional growth. The courses at Aspen are very economical. The faculty are very helpful....

Raju March 20, 2008 at 4:03 p.m.

Sachin,

Can you be more specific on your expectations from work permits (is this to get work permit to work in the USA?) and jobs

Raju March 20, 2008 at 4:21 p.m.

Sachin,

Your question: Does it give same credits as full time (on campus) MS/MBA as needed by Industry?

Answer: On campus are RA Schools. The RA schools have their own policies and procedures in accepting credits from other RA and NA schools. May be you would want to find your target University and find if the NA credits are transferable.

Grade March 23, 2008 at 10:28 p.m.

CHEA and US DoE should be the focus here, not RA or NA accreditors. If the US DoE or CHEA stated RA accreditation was in fact the “Gold Standard”, I’m sure the argument would conclude in RA favor. Unfortunately, neither the CHEA nor US DoE have supported that stance! So, if the degree meets the person’s needs, it’s recognized by CHEA and/or US DoE, credits are accepted by the RA college they wish to transfer to, and their employer accepts the degree..........

BK April 23, 2008 at 6:36 p.m.

I am planning to enroll for MBA in Project Management with AU. Can anybody share their experience with me?

Kevin June 11, 2008 at 12:40 p.m.

Aspen University seems to be the logical choice for continuing my education to advance my career. I have only heard positive things about them over the past year. Does any other university offer this program online at these low costs?

bobby August 14, 2008 at 8:51 p.m.

You are right Pete. My friend is a cop and tried to sign up for Criminal Justice and he told me they didnt keep their word on how he could get his degree. They told him he could get almost all his credits from the police academy and he only got less than half of what he was told. He is really down on Aspen and so are his fellow cops.