Bellevue University - Master of Business Administration

The MBA program is rewarding, and worth the $$

By: stocks33 (In Progress) on February 23, 2008

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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!!