Bellevue University : Master of Business Administration Reviews
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Anonymous
(Graduate) on April 10, 2012
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MBA is better then UNO or Creighton
If you want an MBA from this school, you better have some talent. Take the classes in the recommended format, they build on one another. There are two weed out courses, if you make it past them you'll do just fine. I've seen 10-20% of the class drop during those classes. Some changed their major and others enrolled at a different university. Bellevue stresses their, "Real Learning for Real Life" slogan. The MBA professors there, not only have their doctorates but extensive backgrounds in the fields they teach. One Prof. has even been on CNN several times and they were asking her opinion. Learning from them I can say that I out shine my friends who went to Creighton and UNO for their MBA. My friends just didn't learn real life applications. I remember we had an co-owner of a multimillion dollar company speak to us. After, barraging him with so many questions he just uttered, "You know... I go to UNO and Creighton and I give the same speech. You Bellevue students get really slam me with hard questions." I got through most my classes with a "B" average and I worked very hard for those Bs. 5-10% of the class will get As. I only know of one person who managed to get all As in his classes with the exception of one. To the guy who gave this school a low rating, he's doesn't know what he's talking about. He took one class and said it was easy. Yes, the first class. MBA 505 is an intro class. Yes, it was easy. Yes, I got an A. That was my only A. Before, the MBA I had taken advanced calculus courses, physics, and stats. The math classes were hard. In the stats class I got a C+. My worst grade in history. I was .01% away from a B-. Bellevue doesn't curve grades. Bastards. Try not to take the math classes online, it will be hard. I've met students who attempted online but withdrew to take them on campus. I remember one professor starting off the class with, "Welcome, to MBA ###. I will be seeing 30% of you in this same class next semester." Be prepared to put the hours in. The 30%, didn't put the hours in. A Masters degree is nothing like a Bachelors. One Masters class is equivalent 2-3 undergrad. This degree is hard. If you make it through, you will feel accomplished and educated. This school taught me how to trade stocks. In the 2 years that I was there, I made over $5,000 trading stocks with $12,000 in capital. This school, is one of the best.
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Anonymous
(In Progress) on October 19, 2010
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MIlitary AVOID THIS PLACE!
I completed a degree and a half at this school before I could not take the administrative problems this school brought on me. After finishing my bachelors degree with them, as active duty military, I enrolled in their flouted MBA program. The program itself, while not challenging, was at least interesting. But that was not the issue. This school says that they work with military all the time, that they support the military... Then why can't they figure out the simple process of processing GI Bill payments? Why do I receive bills from the school when they KNOW my payments come directly from the Veterans Administration? This would not have been a big issue except every semester they would put a hold on my account, right around week 10 of a 12 week semester. This meant: No sending transcripts out and NO REGISTERING FOR CLASSES. This happened EVERY semester. When I called to request that this be changed, they said that there was nothing they could do about their computer system. They knew the VA would be making their payment within a few days, but they could make no exception for a veteran who had already spent tens of thousands of dollars at their college.
Since disenrolling at Bellevue University, I have continued to receive letters saying I owe them money. I have been out of class now for about 8 weeks and I get a letter from the school every couple of days. Funny thing is, they sure can send bills and letters but they never return my phone calls when I try to find out what it is I'm being billed for. On top of this, I've been trying to apply to other schools to complete my degree and they won't send my transcripts out because I "owe" them money.
Wow, Bellevue University. I recommend ALL stay away from this school. It's overpriced to begin with. But to my fellow active duty, reserve, guard, and veterans: Take your well earned money elsewhere. This will only cause you pain and suffering in the end.
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Stocks33
(In Progress) on February 23, 2008
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The MBA program is rewarding, and worth the $$
I am currently in the last semester for this program, therefore I can provide you with some objective information.
1. The classes can be challenging. If you want to learn how/why an MBA degree is important (and necessary), this program provides a good overview.
2. It is true that the program can be completed in 18 months, two classes per semester- 12 week semesters. However, the classes are NOT "watered down". Make sure that you can handle the work-load before taking two classes at a time.
3. You WILL have homework, tests, group projects, individual projects, and lots of reading. Expect to have at least 10 hours of homework per week, and at least 3 hours of class interaction, for each class. In most cases, you will need to post/interact more than three days per week.
4. You WILL need to brush up on your math/accounting skills. This is a "constant" theme for most of the classes. Don't worry, they can provide you with some refresher classes to get your skills up to speed.
5. You WILL need to write a lot of papers. These are not the "typical" term papers, etc. from the undergrad degree. You will have to use the MLA/APA format with lots, and lots, of references. Again, don't worry- Bellevue has a world-class reference library (on-line) that makes writing and researching a relatively simple process.
I was aprehensive before taking on-line classes, but am happy that I gave Bellevue a chance. I have learned a tremendous amount of information that will help my future business career. Keep in mind that on-line classes are NOT easy. They actually require more time than physical class programs. However, I feel that I have learned more than I would have by sitting in a classroom, and driving to class, etc.
Whatever you decide, make sure that you do your homework before selecting an on-line school. Too many choices could turn into a difficult task. I have found that Bellevue has "perfected" the on-line format because they have been doing these type of programs for a while. I am not saying that they have been perfect (we have had some technical glitches from time to time), but they have performed over 99% of the time. The website is rarely down, and I have always been able to get technical help when necessary.
Good luck, and I wish you well with your education!!
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