Touro University International

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Great Program
October 20, 2009
I completed my Ph.D. in 2007. The course work required a great deal of research, synthesis and writing. Doctoral level work requires far more independence and rigor than masters level work. The dissertation is written by the student as proof thay can produce independent high-quality research. It was clear to ...

RUDE!!!!!!!!!
September 26, 2009
My exposure with this school is limited but I must say that first impressions tell all (usually). Remember, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. I found the lack of help and understanding awful.

Awesome Experiance
September 19, 2009
TUI is an Excellent School! Coursework is more strenuous then the campus courses I took at Georgia Military college or distance classes I took at Thomas Edison State College. I finished my BSBA in 2007 and I'm currently in their MAED program as I will be doing the troops to ...


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Comments:

Mars Blackmon November 8, 2007 at 9:08 p.m.

Anybody out there with an opinion on TUI?

buddy joe November 18, 2007 at 11:27 p.m.

I have no idea buddy. I guess the people who go to TUI are busy at school work. Good luck to ya

Susan November 19, 2007 at 1:41 p.m.

I have taken several classes at Touro and found them to be pretty decent. As with every other school, some faculty are great and some are just all right. Every online school has a different way of delivering the educational process. At Touro, you write papers, lots of papers and do research. There are no tests and no textbooks. If you need a lot of structure and want multiple choice questions this is not the school for you.

The school is very military friendy and as a civilian working for any government agency, federal, local, state, etc., they offer a discount.

James December 24, 2007 at 5:07 p.m.

I have been at TUI for 3 semesters and I really like it. The course work may seem easy at first, but once you have written you 4th or 5th 5page paper you realize it's not a cake walk. Extremely military friendly! The instructors are great and will do any and everything to help you out. The best thing is they are accredited by the WASC, which means it is a legit degree.
This may not be the best choice if you are young and undisciplined. Online school requires a lot of research and effort to complete. You must be able to budget your time to complete the assignments or you will fall behind and then be in a world of hurt.
I would highly suggest you try a semester at TUI and see how you like it. The tuition is one of the most affordable around so what have you got to lose?
James

ask the admissions counselor December 29, 2007 at 2:42 p.m.

1)course work?
For every course there are modules that must be done. There are 6
modules that must be completed before the end of the session to pass the
course. Each module consists of two 3-4 page papers and 1 discussion
board post.

2) Do you accept undergraduate degrees from a DETC accredited institution?
Yes, we should be able to accept your degree, but we will need to see
your transcripts first.

3) Is there a way I can review a "sample" class / class setting?

Unfortunately, there is not. Only when you register for a course and submit payment for the class will a course CD be sent to you.

5) Is there a requirement to login to class at a specific time or schedule (live/real time interaction)?

There is no requirement as to how many times a day or week you log in or spend logged in. We do not have any untimely requirements like that. As long as you complete the modules as they are due, you will be fine.

Touro University International is now TUI University. The staff is extremely helpful and military friendly.

TUI uses the case studies methodology, encouraging critical thinking.

Like James said... "I would highly suggest you try a semester at TUI and see how you like it. The tuition is one of the most affordable around so what have you got to lose?"

JB January 2, 2008 at 12:11 a.m.

TUI certainly is not for individuals' that are not focused and prepared to contribute their evenings and weekends towards completing various reading and writing assignments during the semester. Each instructor in my studies was easy to contact and provided both timely support and insight into the critical thinking aspects of the courses. There were several instructors that went above and beyond my expectations. Military personnel will have difficulty finding another institution that is as financially affordable as TUI. The university supports their military students by understanding that the military mission has priority, yet it is flexible enough to allow military personnel to still complete their courses over great distances and in difficult operating environments.

Matthew January 8, 2008 at 8:13 p.m.

Thumbs down
Here's why...I took a couple of courses with them a few years ago. I did okay at first - I got an A in their Macroeconomics class. Then I got deployed and was not able to concentrate on my studies in my next 2 classes... the professors would not grant me an extension so I got an F in both classes (so much for being military-friendly). Anyways, I later took CLEP tests for both of those courses and got the equivalent of an A).

Fast forward a couple of years...a co-worker of mine just got an IT degree there, (good for him, not hating).
However, another co-worker used one of his papers at his college (Columbia Southern University) and got an F (the one at TUI got an A for it).

Another of my co-workers is complaining that the professors grade too easy (he's taking the IT degree) and do not answer his questions...he is about to transfer to another college.

AL30 January 13, 2008 at 2:01 a.m.

Hi,

Currently, I am considering applying to TUI for my MBA. However, my coworker mention that TUI is a really easy college. I am in the military and I will have to be honest and say that free college is a very tempting offer. Nevertheless, I do not want a degree espeacially a graduate degree that will not prepare me for the real world. I notice that Matthew mention a co-worker who used a paper a TUI and try to use the paper somewhere else and got an F!

Therefore, my question is TUI worth the time if the education is not going to be that good. I will be retiring in a couple of years and I do not want to place a graduate degree on my resume that did not prepare me.

Any thoughts about TUI?

NIK1803 January 23, 2008 at 10:49 p.m.

In response to both AL30 and Matthew's post... I don't think we can criticize an entire institue for something one professor lacks in (i.e. the IT paper earning an A @ TUI and an F at CSU). That's merely a professor's rebuttle and not the overall institution. From the research that I have done about this university as well as testimonials placed on forums such as this one, I do believe TUI would be an excellent school to attend. I know I will be enrolling in the July 8th session! Good luck to you all!

NIK1803 January 23, 2008 at 10:51 p.m.

In response to both AL30 and Matthew's post... I don't think we can criticize an entire institute for something one professor lacks in (i.e. the IT paper earning an A @ TUI and an F at CSU). That's merely a professor's rebuttle and not the overall institution. From the research that I have done about this university as well as testimonials placed on forums such as this one, I do believe TUI would be an excellent school to attend. I know I will be enrolling in the July 8th session! Good luck to you all!

Rorem January 25, 2008 at 11:07 p.m.

I'm considering TUI for a buisness degree. I'm in the military and was wondering if Matthew's friend who got an F useing somone eles paper (maby karma had somthing to do with the F by the way.) check to see if the paper was on the same subject matter instead of just takeing an IT paper and turning it into an IT class. What I'm trying to say is if I take a cores on buisness logistics and use my buddys paper on buisness ethics, I'm bound to get an F so, an answer to this question could help me to measure the value of an TUI degree vs another degree. Please respond thank you.

AL30 January 26, 2008 at 1:01 a.m.

NIK1803,

My question was not to insult anyone but to pose a question. I have a fellow coworker who graduated from TUI. I would agree with Rorem that maybe this person got the grade they finally deserve. TUI seems to be a good university with good accreditation. Being in the military myself I look into TUI because of the no-out of pocket expense for military people. However, everything is on CD-Rom and requires connectivity. Since I deploy often I decided that TUI was not for me currently. I wish you luck as well when you start in July.

TEMURPH08 January 31, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.

I just completed my degree at TUI and had a great experience. They were vey flexible when I fell behind due to multiple deployments and then a car accident. They want their students to graduate.

Like most disciplines there was coursework that was difficult and some that was fairly easy and straight forward. As far as for preparing me for the real world you want an education that requires you to think analytically and critically, teaches you how to research and requires discipline to complete. I thought TUI provided all three. After you write over 100 papers you are definitely going to be able to organize your thoughts

Thomas February 13, 2008 at 12:29 p.m.

I have only 3 class left before i finish my BS in Business & Finance from TUIU. It was a great experience. I had no trouble getting extensions when my military duties took me away from my classes. In fact, I received two extensions for one class (2 extra months to finish the assignments).

The grading was very fair in my opinion. Not all my papers were graded as an "A" and I talked with others who were taking classes and they were struggling to get B's. A friend in the MBA program also didn't get automatic As.

So, if you don't mind writing alot, TUIU is the school for you.

Kelvis Okungbowa February 13, 2008 at 6:26 p.m.

I am preparing to take IT courses starting in april at Tui and i beleive this will help me get back into the IT field. Could any one who graduated from TUI tell me any thing about the IT programm at Tui and how good will it prepare me to face the real world?

Kelvis February 13, 2008 at 6:31 p.m.

Is TUI degree accepted into other local university? such as Rodgers university, Columbia university e.t.c

Lewis February 23, 2008 at 10:59 p.m.

I just completed the masters of science in health care administration. It took my about 2.5 years to do it. I chose Touro for three reasons---cost, convenience and the fact that I could do this degree program without actually being employed in health care. The university was very flexible with me and worked around my many deployments. The key was keeping them informed. I felt challenged by the course work, but I do not yet know what weight the degee will carry on the outside as I am still in the Army. Additionally, my only complaint with Touro is the lack of transparency with grading. This was not an issue with me until I discovered a couple of co-workers were taking classes from Touro (undergrad)and they were laughing about how easy it was. I worked very hard and felt I earned my grades, but my co-workers created some doubt. In my course critiques and exit survey, I recommended that they post grades in an anonymous manner so students can get a feel for how they stand. Additionally, I would like to see something on the website that describes the requirements for cum laude, summa cum laude etc---such as in what percent of the graduating class must one be for each of the honors. In summation, no regrets at this time and would recommend the program to people in a situation similar to mine.

Alisa March 5, 2008 at 6:43 p.m.

Just wondering if TUI is reputable. I know it is accredited. I just don't want to have any problems getting a job once I have graduated because this school is not reputable. Anyone have any input?

Nick March 7, 2008 at 6:57 p.m.

This is my fifth term with TUI and I have to say overall it’s a good school, and I have attained new knowledge because of the classes I have participated in. I also have taken classes at other institutions and have to say that over all it’s on par with most online schools. Are they easy graders I think they could be tougher but the truth of the matter is most adult schools go easy on the grades because they take into account life experiences, family life etc. TUI is properly accredited by WACS, this is a regional accrediting agency and this type of regional accreditation is highly prized by colleges. Unlike schools that are accredited by the DETC (i.e. Columbia Southern University) a regionally accredited degree can be transferred to almost any school, and if your grades and GRE’s are good enough you will be able to get into a good grad school. One last note if your looking for a Yale, Harvard, NYU or any other ivy league education TUI might not be for you, but last time I checked Yale didn’t offer classes for $750.00 each nor do they offer online degrees that fit within an busy adults lifestyle.

Richard April 1, 2008 at 8:53 a.m.

This is a really good school to attend once you survive admission. The so called advisors are no advisors at all, but sales men/women working on commissions. Once they get you in, they become totally indifferent toward you and seem to be focus on the next kill.

Besides that, the instructors are very helpful and knowledgeable and will work with you in every way possible to get you through your issues. In 2003, I was enrolled in a python programming and a business class while deployed. At first the courses were easy and I had an "A" in every paper. However, as someone else mentioned above it was no cakewalk by the 4th and 5th papers.

I had to write so much that after a while I became very exhausted and frustrated due the fact that I was on a slow dial-up connection and had to spend hours and hours researching the materials needed to write my papers. Often times, the links were broken and no longer valid. This is one area I hope they have improved on over the last few years since I last attended. To make a long story short, I wind up dropping out of both courses because they were too much to handle in my particular situation.

In 2005 upon returning home (now with high speed cable internet), I have tried to continue with them only to find out that they had changed the curriculum completely and my so called advisor enrolled me in the wrong program and sent my study materials to my last known address on file (which was a deployed location). My fault on this one, I was in a hurry to resume my studies and had forgotten to change my address. Again, my advisor ignored all my requests for help with the study materials that had been mailed to the wrong address. Already classes were in session, and there I was falling behind before I even get a chance to start. Talking about flashback, I immediately contacted the president of the school who was nice enough to reply after two days with a telephone call, and upon assessing my situation he allowed me to withdraw all together from TUI without any of the mandatory fees.

As you can see the TUI faculty is pretty great. They will try their best to help students as much as possible, and anyone with enough self-discipline and self-motivation can succeed in their learning environment. Just be sure not to over extend yourself as I did the first time around. Because, I strongly believe that if I had started only with one course and gradually increase the number as I become familiar with this new learning environment, the experience would have been very pleasant. However, I was the type in college who would carry 18+ credits load and still pass everything with an "A". Therefore, when I heard that I only had to take two courses per session to maintain full time status, I rushed in and said to myself "peace of cake". Man, was I wrong!

I have to say that attending TUI was a new and transcending experience that left me wanting more. Never before, had I been so involved in the learning process.

Be Careful April 17, 2008 at 8:57 p.m.

I graduated from TUI w/ a BS in Health Science last year. I liked TUI for the cost and relatively easy academics. TUI was not overly academically challenging. Assignments are all papers of various length. The problem is that the only course materials you receive are a CD-ROM with VERY LIMITED educational value. Most assignments require research on the internet or library because so little information is provided to you by the school. I have taken other undergrad classes AFTER graduating from TUI because they were required for entry in to a Masters Program.

BOTTOM LINE: TUI is easier than a traditional bricks and mortar school. You will learn more from a class that actually requires a text book. I did learn alot about research and have greatly improved my writing skills. However, reputation is commensurate with its academic quality...above average for online school and below average when compared to UMUC, Troy, etc.

August April 26, 2008 at 2:25 a.m.

Hello All,

Looking into enrolling with TUI. Have a few questions maybe someone can help me out with. Do you take one class at a time? How long are the classes? Are you considered a full time student in regards to the G.I. Bill?

apple May 15, 2008 at 11:16 a.m.

i just started on a phd degree with tui. i find it to be extremely convinient. it is much more challenging than i thought it would be, but then again i tend to be an overachiever. i took two classes with university of phoenix in the past, and this is not lke that at all. i find the technologies used more effective. before i decided on tui i was thinking columbia and i'm pretty sure i had a decent shot at getting in, but i realized i didn't have a billion years and a billion dollars to spend on a phd. i am nervous however as to the integrity of the degree. i've noticed other posts on the same issue here. i was wondering does anyone have any idea what it will be like to get a job in academia? i do plan on teaching on the early childhood level for a couple of years still, but eventually i would like to branch out into higher education. does anyone have any ideas about how colleges percieve appointing faculty that has come from tui? will i even be eligible for a tenure track anywhere? although i am enjoying my experience i am new to the distance learning world and hope that all my hard work will not be taken seriously.

by the way check out www.tuiu.net - i think its awful how they are thinking of marketing like that. the reason i chose tui in the fist place was because they weren't selling the school to you like other online universities do. it looked to me like you had to earn your way in. if they put "act now" buttons flashing all over the screen how reputabile will they look. i understand that they have a deal with innovation ads to help them market, but come on now. it's a university not an infomercial.

feel free to share any thoughts. i'd appreciate it. =)

sarah lynn May 18, 2008 at 1:19 a.m.

Does anyone know of how the regristration process works. I finish my baachelors degree in august and want to start at TUI university asap. would i be able to start right away with thier sessions. please email to me.

Thank you for your time.
blissfulkittycat@yahoo.com

Andrew June 21, 2008 at 7:25 p.m.

I earned my MBA from Touro and found them to be very flexible on extensions IF YOU PLAN AHEAD. If you fail, it's your own fault. I took mine over seven years due to deployments, new jobs, etc. It's not a diploma mill, and the coursework is demanding. Be prepared to spend many hours doing hard research and you better write well. No problems with accreditation.

I now teach on-line for Henley-Putnam (rated #1 by this Online Degree Reviews).

Mike August 3, 2008 at 3:57 a.m.

Has anyone finished any of the Accounting/Finance/Economics classes for Touro's MBA Pgm? Is there a capstone prior to completion?

Lloyd August 15, 2008 at 2:05 a.m.

To Mike I am in Accounting and Finance right now, and they are not that easy, but there is a capstone prior to completion

Want info September 11, 2008 at 9 p.m.

I was thinking about attending TUI. I want a Masters in Healthcare Admin. To be honest I want a easy school. At my age I just need the degree to get a better job. Can anyone give some advice?

Jessica October 5, 2008 at 12:44 a.m.

All I have to say is I LOVE THIS UNIVERSITY. The Staff are soo helpful and it really is flexible. There are several officers (I'm in the military) that are currently getting their degrees from this school. I am pretty young and straight out of college for my undergraduates so I've been having to be very disciplined. I have to commit almost a couple of hours after work and most of my weekends to completing course work. I just finished two semesters and am enrolled for my third. They really do allow you to work at your own pace...and they are REALL MILITARY FRIENDLY. The course work is NOT easy but if you need help you can always get assistance from the professors. If you put in the time and effort you'll be rewarded. If you are second guessing yourself about enrolling...I'd say try it for a semester and if you like it, than you've found a match.

Want info October 6, 2008 at 9:50 p.m.

Thanks Jessica for you information on TUI. I am a military spouse, and was can of scared about this school. A lot of schools try to prey on the military because of the GI loans. What kind of school work are we talking about? Papers? Exams? etc...I wish you luck on getting your degree.

Cris October 11, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.

I'm active duty military with a son about to start college, so my days of expensive residence programs are behind me. I enrolled in the PhD Bus Admin program about 3 years ago, and defend my proposal this month. I can tell you that TUI has been just as hard, if not more so, than my undergrad work at The Citadel, and my M.S. at the Naval Postgraduate School.
I wouldn't put much stock in the talk about admissions folks getting commission. TUI is a non-profit academic institution, as indicated in the profile above. That is what makes it different from U of Phoenix and those types of "businesses."
Overall, my Prof's have been extremely tough, but understanding with my multiple deployments to Korea, Thailand, and current tour in Iraq. TUI greatly exceeded my initial expectations of an online degree program. Highly recommended.... but don't think that just because it is for the working adult that it is not going to consume ALL of your free time to keep up.

JMitch Class of 2006 October 15, 2008 at 1:43 a.m.

I received my graduate degree in Health Education from Touro University International in 2006. My school attendance was a wonderful experience. The courses were challenging and the professors were experts in their field. I worked very hard for my grades and believe I was provided the autonomy needed to excel in business. There were some customer service issues with the registrar and bursar at times but nothing major. I would recommend the university to a mature learner because of its self directed approach.

Geese November 10, 2008 at 7:15 a.m.

To the guy who thinks this school is easy, think again! As stated they do target military but it was extremely tough for me in the IT program. I often felt bewildered but I asked lots of questions and I got on my grind to find the answers to what they asked of me. I love the flexibility and the topics are research driven so you actually have to do a lot of reading and in depth acclimation of the subjects. It works for me and I know more now after three classes than I ever did in my BS program. I will complete my studies within a year if possible. Give it a try!

Gene November 20, 2008 at 2:39 a.m.

I am enrolled in TUI MBA program. For those of you who have graduated with your MBA for TUI, what kinds of job were you able to get? Was your MBA frowned upon or were they more concerned with GPA?

Don December 1, 2008 at 6:55 p.m.

Gene, See Andrew above. Apparently the MBA was quality enough to teach college. Sounds good to me...

Want info December 1, 2008 at 10:32 p.m.

Thanks for the info. I guess this school is not easy. Maybe it depends on the program your in?

Tom December 7, 2008 at 7:07 p.m.

I am currently enrolled in the Computer Science program. So far I have taken 5 classes and everything has been good but if you dislike anything about programming I would not recommend this degree. I had no prior experience in programming so it has been pretty tough for me. I am also in the Military and TUI has been nothing but helpful in anything I needed. You have to be very disciplined and be able to complete hours of research because like mentioned above the CDs do contain the bare minimum of info you'll need for your assignments. I think this does help because in my Career field (Computer Network Infrastrucure Systems) it is very important to complete research to stay up to date in the field.

Dave December 8, 2008 at 11:35 p.m.

Matthew Jan 08,

Hey dude, I completed 4 class while deployed to Baghdad. Not once did I complete a class on time and was granted an extention every time, two extentions on one of the classes!
Sorry...but I better put my boots on because the crap is getting deep. Second, your "friend" got an F because you cheated or at least your friend did. Have you ever heard of "Turn it in" .com On-line courses are not for the unfocused and apparently you are.

teliboy December 17, 2008 at 4:31 a.m.

Tui is fun; it is easy if you can stay on track and is self motivated. But I do not recommend Tui to military personnel or anyone wishing to join. I am getting ready to graduate with a 4.0 and I just found out that the Navy, or the Air Force won’t accept your degree for a commissioning program

Mr Limbs December 23, 2008 at 4:54 p.m.

teliboy,

I would have to disagree with that, the Air Force is a goverment agency and they have to accept the degree from an regionally accredited university, recognized by one of the accrediting bodies and by the U.S department of education. Being awarded accreditation ensures that an institution has been evaluated and that it met set standards of quality determined by the accrediting organization granting the accreditation. This means that once a school has been deem worthy of this accreditation it should not be a problem getting accepted in any goverment organization.

B-MO December 29, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.

I'm going to be honest, TUI is a wonderful way to attain your degree. Folks out there are crying and whining about how easy or not so easy it is! They challenge you every module!!! If you're looking for a challenge??!!! get your degree, and then GO TO WORK!!! test the program!!! I apologize, but it's the whiney comments that get me! It's like a damned if you do? Damned if you don't!!!! I really appreciate the opportunity that they have given us! Let's look back 10 years!..........C'mon guy's! Don't block your blessings! And for the IT guy's that are complaining? Hey! unless you are affluent? and can afford Ivy league? Stop your dang whining!!! You're really not as eccentric as they say. TUI has been a GREAT experience for me as a retired Air Force member. It could be worse!!!! what if there were NO ON-LINE Schools!!!!!!!? JMO B-MO

USAF grad January 1, 2009 at 6:45 a.m.

I graduated with an MBA from TUI in 03'. Sorry to say it has not been well recieved outside my USAF tenure. It helped me reach promotion, I believe, but on the outside this degree hasn't accomplished squat.

Curios January 1, 2009 at 7:16 a.m.

Does anyone know any statistics on employment for folks who get their degrees from colleges such as TUI, NCU, U of Phoenix, Walden U, etc? And, where can these stats be found? I'm not interested in some quote from somone's website who has an agenda one way or the other. I am interested in what the numbers say. Thanks.

Pedro January 1, 2009 at 7:15 p.m.

Have taken 5 classes so far ans igned up for two more, at this rate I should be done with the whole MBA in just about a year, can't beat that. I absolubtely recomend TUI, but I as well would like to know what are the experiences of people getting a job with an MBA from them. I mean a real job out there and not a gig teaching "on-line". Thanks in advance.

KeiB January 6, 2009 at 4:29 a.m.

Your degree from Touro is just what you make of it. This degree is worth more than the paper it is printed on due to the WACS accreditation. It is the responsibility of the student to seek accredited schools for education; not the institution. For those of you college grads, did you know that all state institutions have the WACS accreditation? I graduated with my BSHS from Touro in Dec 2006 (I had enrolled in Jan 2006) and with Magna Cum Laude honors. It was hard as hell but worth every dime, sweat, and tear. It was challenging, rewarding, and educational. In Jan 2007 I enrolled into the MSHS program and completed it in Mar 2008. Again, wonderful education. I have since achieved national certification as a CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) which is sought after and coveted in the health education field. We are cheaper than nurses but just as educated and have social work skills. We can also build programs from the ground up and teach a myraid of subjects in health education to include diseases, smoking cessation, and teen pregnancy. But oh, I could not have this certification without a degree from an nationally accredited institution. Touro is a nationally accredited institution that also qualifies the graduate to test for national certifications in their field. My instructors also tutored me on how to pass the CHES exam on their own time. They are now still emailing me to begin the PhD program. Frankly, I am so busy at my job that just thinking about school is a chore. But let me tell you about that dream job. I am the Community Health Executive Director for one of the State Senators of Arizona--and not McCain! Good luck to you committed learners--TUI will get you where you want to go. I am proof positive of that fact.

Want info January 7, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.

Thanks KeiB for you input. Can you answer a couple of questions for me. I am really thinking of attending TUI for my MSHS. Did the classes require proctors? As for the assingments how many page papers per class? Were there exams? Just to let you know I am a military spouse also, just don't want to waste my money if the school is not worth it. Thanks.

Just Did Some Research January 8, 2009 at 2:37 a.m.

I've heard a lot about AACSB accreditation over the past year or two, and it seems to have its importance. However, I was just reading the summer 2008 copy of Diversity MBA magazine (diversitymbamagazine.com), and they ran a story starting on page 22 called Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executives. They had some heavy hitters. They all were either CEOs, COOs, VPs, Managing Directors, Partners, etc. at major companies. Basically, they all had jobs at major companies that paid in the high six-figures(or even in the millions). The college where each received his or her MBA was listed as well. Most were elite colleges that I recognized off the bat (Harvard, Northwestern, Seton Hall, etc.). However, if I didn't recognize the college, I went to the AACSB website to see if it was listed. Over 10% of these colleges were not listed on the AACSB website, which means they are not accredited by AACSB. Should this be an indication to me that if a person is smart, ambitious, dynamic, and easy to work with and for, where they went to school tends to not mean as much, just as long as they have the requisite education from an "accredited college"? It seems to me that many folks in these college chat rooms feel that not going to an AACSB accredited college means inevitable failure, which, according to this article I am referencing, is not true. Feel free to chime in.

Just Did Some Research January 8, 2009 at 2:40 a.m.

Just in case you're interested, in reference to the above post, several of those executies got their MBA from the University of Phoenix. (I am not a graduate nor a student of the Univrsity of Phoneix).

KeiB January 8, 2009 at 5:40 a.m.

Hey Want Some Info,

TUI is an online university that caters to the researcher and self-paced learner. There are not exams per se. Each couse has 5 modules where you are responsible for three assignments: a Case, a SLP, and threaded discussion. The Case and SLP are assignments that have to be turned in as essay papers in APA format. Each requires a lot of research, in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, and a synthesis of the information researched. You have two weeks to complete each module. During this time you have to participate in a forum on a topic given by the instructor. You also have to respond to one of your peer's opinions. All these are graded and I did not find my instructors in the MSHS program to be liberal at all. Like I said, I failed my last class! You have to make a B- on everything in the MSHS program in order to pass the whole course. They will fail you, I am proof positive of that. Each course is 4 credits and I suggest only taking two your first semester. You are able to ascertain whether or not you can handle the courses each semester this way. You can then ask for special permission from Dr. Neumann to take more that two courses. We were stationed in Japan and I knew in order to be marketable in the states I had to have at least a BS when I returned. The Associate's is the new high school diploma. Each paper had to be at least three pages but no more than 5. The threaded discussion has to be on the topic and well thought out. Hope this helps. I wish I could send you my email address. I am always willing to insure the success of a fellow spouse because as you know, the active duty members always comes first.

Want info January 9, 2009 at 4:25 a.m.

KeiB thanks for the fast response. Stationed in Japan wow have not been overseas yet. You are right a Associate's is now the new High School dipolma been that way for many years now. I can't see myself taking more than 1 class a semester. I am attending another online University and working on my MBA with a concentration in Healthcare but wanted more healthcare classes than just business ones and a few healthcare courses. Did you take more than one class? My husbands supervisor told me to look into this school because it is a good one. Just wanted to be sure. I can't afford to fail a class I pay out of my pocket for my classes. You are correct the spouse sometimes get lost in the shuffle.

KeiB January 9, 2009 at 5:05 a.m.

Hey WantSomeInfo,

Touro will give you a discount with proof of military status, dependent or active. I did take more than one class in Health Ed and Healthcare Administration. The courses consisted of Teaching in Client Groups, Healthcare Needs Assessments, and a host of others. For you it will be $750/class which is a steal. Navy Relief does have scholarships for spouses and also look into Spouse to Teachers--they pay for certification exams. The Education Center does also have info about what things they can pay for for spouses. Keep in mind that it is not much but it is a help. Also, access your community resources for assistance because we qualify for more that what you think. Hit me up on kblake@tourou.edu.

Mike January 11, 2009 at 12:45 p.m.

Can anyone give me any insight on the MBA Program? I took Accounting and Finance classes about 4 years ago. Would it be wise to sharpen my skills before I venture into TUI's MBA Program? Is there a lot of math involved?

I have a ? January 14, 2009 at 8:55 p.m.

Hello,

I would like to ask some current students who take the courses online how do you get the books and materiel's (e.g. are they sent to you via postage overnight?) Also, if there is a delay in receiving the books (e.g. 7-10 days) then when does your start date begin since there is a delay in receiving the materiel's. How does the college handle this or how does it work?

All comments are welcomed!

Thanks

DekeTheGeek January 16, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.

I think Just Did Some Research hit on something key here: acceptance is all dependent on where you are applying to work. Many employers, particularly government, see the educational credentials as meeting what the agency has established as minimum requirements. After all, in a highly technical field (IT, accounting, etc.) you either know it or you don't and chances are you will be found out eventually if you don't. So, beyond the education is the application; if you feel you have gained the knowledge from your education, then you are set to apply it. There are no guarantees.

Shaquel05 January 21, 2009 at 3:35 a.m.

I am in my last term at Liberty University. I'm completing an MBA. I have noti=hing but great things to say about Liberty University's MBA program. I am now researching several Doctorate Programs. I would like to pursue a PhD in Health Science. I viewed everyone's critique and by far TUI appears to be an excellent choice; however, I am concerned about the Dissertation. How supportive are the staff in the Dissertation phase and my other concern seems to be a concern of many others and that is, is a PhD from TUI a recognize degree?

Mike January 21, 2009 at 1:45 p.m.

Shaquel05,

How was your experience going through Liberty's MBA Program? I'm leaning towards TUI's MBA Program, but I'm still undecided at this point. Would you recommend I brush up on my Accounting skills or should I ask did you have to get into the weeds when you took the finance/accounting classes?

JA36 January 25, 2009 at 8:04 a.m.

I am perusing my BSITM, and it is not an easy road. I have already taken 6 classes with TUI. This school is an awesome experience for me. It is true about a lot of paper writing, but from all the writing that I have done I have come to find out that I retain a lot of what I am learning through this method. The staffs are great; they make sure if you need help they are there. I am currently stationed in Japan and it is hard to communicate with the instructors due to time difference, but every time I have a question to ask I get the response the next day. I just wish I've started sooner, but it's never too late to start.

bews February 1, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.

still no info on people getting jobs with a TUI degree.

Just Did Some Research February 2, 2009 at 3:34 p.m.

bews, I hear you on that one. I have tried getting some numbers on the number of folks who get jobs after leaving many of these online schools and find that information hard to come by. What I have seen though, is that these schools tend to "compliment" someone when they are in their stride. For example, I am a Navy Commander. As a result, I am all but guaranteed certain jobs in the private sector and corporate America when I retire. The level of pay and where I start in these companies, however, will be based on the level of education I receive while on active duty. Getting an MBA or Ph.D. from TUI, Northcentral, Capella, etc. only helps someone like me. These schools basically provide the requisite education needed for a person like me who is pretty much guranteed a job, but want to start out in management vice at an entry level position. If I were a young kid around 22 years old with no experience, I would be hesitant to attend one of the schools mentioned. I am not saying not to attend them, but I would have to examine the whole situation.

Just Did Some Research February 5, 2009 at 1:45 a.m.

I just want to clarify my last post with another example of having a "guaranteed" job lined up. A friend of mine is a highschool guidance counselor with a master's degree, and she earns about 50K. Now, she's a Ph.D. candidate in one of Capella's counseling programs. Because she's already proven herself and she's already in place, she'll get a huge promotion and raise in the school district that she's in. Getting that Ph.D. is just a formality to getting that promotion and raise. No one else will get it but her. In her situation, she's not just another faceless resume, like most people are.

Sean February 20, 2009 at 4:25 a.m.

I am almost done with the capstone for my MBA. It has been a great school, and I have learned much. I also have a Masters in nursing science and I only wanted to complement my nursing degree with it, which is perfect. There are not too many nurses out there with dual MSNs and MBAs, so I believe it will allow me to market myself better in the job hunt. Of course as a nurse I am not worried about landing a job, but the MBA could mean the difference between a medicore job and a stratospheric one. I dont think many nurse executives will care that my degree is from TUI as long as it is accredited, and besides, its reputation is growing. I really wish they would change the name though.

Olor March 4, 2009 at 9:42 p.m.

TUI is good for BA/BS/Masters degree level but not good for PhD programs. They teach good at the doctoral level but the support during dissertation phase is 3 out of a possible 10. There is total lack of concern on the part of the school on the progress and completion of the program. The school is a total failure when it comes to support for dissertation phase students. They do not respond to students. I will not recommend it to others for doctoral level. They need to improve on dissertation support level and that is not happening at the moment regardless of what is written on their web site. I know of two dissertation students there who continue to pay session after session without support from the school and they are getting frustrated.

gettin'there March 6, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.

I currently hold a BS degree in Health Information Adminstration from a regionally accredited brick and mortar school in Michigan. I am looking at TUI's MS in health care administration/medical informatics, as informatics is the way I want to take my career. Because this is a fairly new concept, there are not many schools that offer programs in medical informatics at this time. None in Michigan, so distance learning is the only option I have. I have been relentlessly researching programs/schools for three months now and TUI seems almost too good to be true, in terms of accreditation, program courses and the very affordable tuition. Just yesterday I spoke with someone I used to work with who had gone through the very same program and is now working in her dream job.

Is there anyone out there who can give me some more insight on the MSHS/informatics program? Is my masters from TUI going to make me marketable to enter a new career in order to gain the work experience I will need to then advance? I really need to come to a final decision about which school/program before I go completely insane!

AL March 20, 2009 at 11:19 p.m.

I just started here at TUI and I would have to say that the program is not to bad. I have attended to other regional accredited degree programs for graduate studies. The reason I move over to TUI was due to cost! I am active duty and attending TUI is cost effective for my family and me.

There are no textbooks for the courses. Therefore, you cannot build up a library of resources. Your courses are via CD-rom.

There are no test!

There is a good amount of research for each paper. You have to write two papers of various lengths that are due every two weeks. This is difficult for some but for others this is a nice way to complete work.

Yes, some of the links they provide are dead. However, they tell you that you are to research the information and provide updated information. Therefore, the courses stay up to date. In addition, you are still responsible to find update information.

As long as you like writing papers and doing research then TUI University is a great university. I know that my writing is improving every time I submit a paper. My Professor has given me great feedback and this helps me to improve.

Overall, I would recommend the University to other students especially military student because of the cost effectiveness.

D April 9, 2009 at 7:38 a.m.

Greetings,

I can not say that I have read every posting here. However I did read a few some good and some bad concerning TUI. Well I have attended this school for some years closing in on my degree. I must say that their methods are very effective I have learned a great deal. The school inside and out is excellent they work with you encourage you etc. Regarding the format in which they have you to complete assignments it is absolutely impossible for you to not learn anything as suggested in some posts. This I can assure you if you take a class at TUI you will learn and as for being prepared in the real world. That is to a great extent up to oneself. In a educational perspective Tui will definiately provide there part in your "real world" preparation. I have to defend this school as I have had a wonderful experience with them. I encourage anyone reading these post that as people are different so are our opinions and experiences and our perspective of them. Good luck! God Bless!

manly April 15, 2009 at 10:23 a.m.

This institute is pretty good. Learned alot and will apply this as my post Army career. The BSBA program has just about the same curriculum as the University of Florida but more online base.

tuigrad April 15, 2009 at 6:19 p.m.

I accomplished an MBA and MEd at the school and was very happy. I learned a great deal from both of the programs and especially how to conduct research. I began the PHDBA and completed three classes and decided that it was too research-based and not applicable to my goals. The professors in the PHD program were very good, but just like any other post-grad program were very hands-off and worked you to death.

TUIMSHSGRAD May 11, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.

TUI is a great Online University that allows a lot of flexibility to the working professional. I would really love to convey to the school leadership that their name change IS TERRIBLE. When I am asked which school I received my Masters with, I just respond Touro University because NO ONE has ever heard of TUI University.

concerned professor May 12, 2009 at 5:55 a.m.

I have taught online at several universities and this is by far the worst one. The administration seems more concerned with making money than helping students learn. The expectation is to make the courses as easy as possible, which results in little if any learning for students. All universities are based on reputation. If a school allows unqualified people to graduate, it gets a bad reputation as a degree mill. If you are a good student and graduate from such a school, you get that school's reputation attached to you. Essentially you are getting ripped off. Therefore, don't go to easy schools like this one. I recommend against this school.

Concerned Professor

Jess May 13, 2009 at 7:23 p.m.

I've been going to this school for a year now and will have already completed my masters (at the end of this month) in finance. I'd say the educataion is very high quality. To be honest...it did start off very easy, but the pace picked up, the assignments got harder and I got a real challenge. VERY military friendly..I would reccomend this school to anyone!

Bill May 29, 2009 at 9:40 p.m.

I graduated from TUI this year with a B.S. B.A. and found the classes to be both challenging and applicable.

One poster commented that the University was not all that military friendly, and he indicated that his Professor would not let him drop the class because he was deployed. This is the first time I ever heard anything remotely similar to this. My professors were always available to help when needed.

Another poster stated that she found the CDs to contain very limited educational material. Again, not my experience. TUI forces you to conduct independent research in order to complete your assignments. I think that all of my classes had at least one Power Point presentation and a video from the professor explaining the class and some even had a presentation for each module.

Every class had required and suggested reading assignments, with links to where you could find them online.

No, you can NOT open a book and copy and paste answers. You have to research and write. For me this was the perfect learning environment, because I enjoy reading and writing. If you like to take "bubble tests" and multiple choice quizzes, this is not the college for you.

Additionally EVERY professor has a PhD and has worked in their related field, they are not just academics with no real-world experience. I had professors who worked for the RAND corporation, accounting firms etc.

I can not say enough about how military friendly TUI is. What other college will give you FREE CLASSES? Yep. Free classes. If you spend all $4,500 of your Tuition Assistance in one fiscal year with them (that is 4 classes or $4,000) you will have $500 left in TA. You simply sign up for the next class at eArmy-U and agree to pay the difference to the school, but TUI pays for the remainder ($500) for that class and gives you the next two for free.

I am going to continue my education and get my Masters Degree with TUI.

waste July 7, 2009 at 6:52 p.m.

TUI is a military college and nothing more. Might help if your active duty trying to get a commission, might help if your looking to get a military promotion, but it will give a person little to no help getting a job in the private sector. I just finished the B.S.B.A program through them and I do not feel that sense of accomplishment that I thought I would. The whole experience was waaay too military and it was cheap. Im not a very intelligent person, first to admit, yet I breezed through this university's program with honors like it was no ones business and slacked so hard-the fact that I finished doesn't seem real. Im sorry folks, TUI University is a joke, and please invest elsewhere.

Neno July 14, 2009 at 4:19 a.m.

Thumbs down for their PhD program. They offer little or no guidance and support at the dissertation phase. Very legalistic. Putting everything on the students without accepting responsibility of guiding them. Know of some TUI doctoral students frustrated with the level of support they get. I would not recommend TUI to potential doctoral students. Bad doctoral institution. Always asking for money without providing adequate guidance and support. Military friendly only in name.

Mark Butler July 22, 2009 at 4:42 p.m.

I just finished my MBA at TUI University and for the most part is was real hard work but I will admit there was an easy course or two. I already had a MS in Quality Assurance from Cal State and my GPA frowm CSU and TUI were nearly identical (3.8 something). To those who think no books means easy, guess again! I like to read away from the computer so I printed a lot of material out and went through about 300 pages per course of printed material. Lots of research to support thesis style papers written to APA standards. Lots of good meaningful feedback from an all PHD staff. 9 of my 10 professors were great! (One bad apple in every bunch!) Even the toughest professor gave lots of feedback.

As far as the PHD program goes, I'm starting in the fall and I fully expect to be on my own at the dissertation phase in 2.5 years. Research and writing is not a group activity and it is lonely!

I used my MBA to score a Presidential Management Fellows position with the federal government and since it is regionally accreditied I was good to go!

Bottom line: Good school, demanding and military friendly. Questions: mbutler@tuiu.edu

MA Ed August 12, 2009 at 9:52 p.m.

I completed my Master of Education degree with Touro University while on active duty in the military. The curriculum was very rigorous and relevant and caused me to do my best work. This is not an "easy" school. They will make you work. Weekly interaction with classmates through bulletin board posts and researching and writing papers to their standard is very time consuming and stressful (especially when taking multiple classes), but it can be done. The professors were always available and fully engaged, and were very supportive/understanding when I had computer problems, deployments, or could not access online communication. They responded quickly to my inquiries, whether by email or phone, and gave appreciated creative criticism to keep me on track. Great student support personnel, frequent contact, fast response time. All in all, I loved the experience. It was well worth it all. My degree from TUI has been very well accepted by both business and academia. Don't hesitate - go for it with this school. You won't be sorry. BTW - no hidden costs. You don't need to buy books because they send you everything on a CD for each course and also give you online access to numerous academic and professional libraries and publications without all the fees that other schools charge.

M August 14, 2009 at 11:10 p.m.

Already have an MBA in Project Management from a different school. Was able to transfer 3 courses over to TUI.

Getting ready to start the MBA in Logistics due to my position as a Program Manager in Foreign Military Sales with the Dept of the Air Force.

Anybody have anything constructive to say about the courses, school, or professors within this degree. Looking for the good and bad that deals with these courses.

TUI is top rate August 16, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.

I have been taking classes there (Ph.D.), and it is a great program.

Kerry

Lee- Beverely August 28, 2009 at 3:48 a.m.

How many TUI doctoral graduates are professors and can anyone site examples of they work or teach?

Jone- NJ August 28, 2009 at 3:55 a.m.

Lee, do you mean to state, how many TUI doctoral graduates are professors? And can anyone site examples of where they are working or teaching?
Thus far, I have yet to come across such information; I wish that some TUI PH.D graduates would respond to these questions.

AA September 3, 2009 at 11:34 p.m.

I am looking into the MSITM program with TUI. There are three concerns:
1. My B.A. was in international studies - not many science classes in that particular program from USF. I do have basic knowledge of IT and I am utilizing it in the US Coast Guard (active duty). Would the MSITM program be difficult to complete without having a B.S. in IT?
2. Is TUI accreditation valid for the entire U.S.?
3. How likely is this degree going to help with a job in government or private sector after the military?

Evdawg September 12, 2009 at 10:52 a.m.

Getting ready to start the MBA in Logistics, so looking for some help with info on this prog. Does Anybody have any constructive feedback about the courses, school, or professors within this degree. I'm looking for honest feedback so I can make a decision on whether I should attend TUI.

JJ September 28, 2009 at 4:35 a.m.

I enrolled in the TUI Educational Leadership PhD program three years ago when it was Touro University International and although it was accredited my employer no less a NY State School District chose not to accept my credits from this school because in their infinite wisdom they ruled that it was not regionally accredited in NY. This decision was very upsetting and next year it actually led me to leave my tenured teaching position to get a job in a different district who accepted my PhD credits. Currently, I am working on my dissertation proposal and so far love the way classes run at TUI and when I get my PhD I am going to be extremely happy. In my opinion it is hard to change the traditionalists adverse view of online learning. When those dinosaur hiring administrators (gate keepers)that hold a negative view of all online learning retire then we will see an improvement of job prospects for the graduates of legitimate, accredited online schools. Until then good luck to all online school graduates....

T. Lancaster October 3, 2009 at 7:58 p.m.

Evdawg,

I just finished the MBA-Logistics program at TUI and it was a great experience. I thought it would help me at my job but when the economy took a turn for the worse, my former employer started to sink and I was laid off. I'm now trying to land a gov't intern and I'm also looking to start the PhD program in Jan. I love TUI and I'm good at research so the school is right up my alley. Good luck to you!

MBA student October 28, 2009 at 8:51 a.m.

My undergrad is in the top 20 brick and mortar (according to US News and world report). TUI is my grad school (I'm in the military). It is a lot of work, a lot of research, a lot of critical thinking. It's a WASC accredited school (the hardest regional accreditatio out there). It has retired professors from MIT, Carnegie Mellon etc, that have come back, and they teach. It produces research. I find this school as challenging as my top 20 school. I think one will find that TUI is slowly establishing a 'prestigious' quality amongst online schools. I would recommend it.

Pistol Pete October 30, 2009 at 3:26 p.m.

The bottomline about TUI is this....if you get a great prof then the courses will be more challenging, if the prof is "just there" then it is a waste of money

Argo November 5, 2009 at 4:26 p.m.

Is there anyone get a commission in the navy or any other branches with a degree with TUI?

papandros November 16, 2009 at 3:39 p.m.

is there anybody out there who have any idea of graduate program which fit for respiratory therapist @ tui?, I was thinking MHA concentrating health informatics, do you think this is a good option? please any recommendation...

Bill November 17, 2009 at 4:07 a.m.

If you think this is a diploma mill, think again. You will be required to research and write two papers for each module (every two weeks). If you learn well by being spoon-fed you will not like this school. If you like to do independent research to answer questions to prove you understand the material you will love this school.

Be prepared to work and earn your grades. Just like any other academic experience, some classes will seem easy to some and more difficult to others.

I graduated from TUI with a BS BA after attending many brick and mortar and online colleges, and found TUI to offer an excellent learning experience. Because of their learning model of independent research you will tend to learn more than if you simply read a book and take a test or write a paper or two.

Grading is fair and consistent. There were several classes where I worked my butt off and only managed a B or a B+.

They are extremely military friendly. If you plan ahead and keep your professor informed extensions are not a problem.

As far as broken links go, every time that happened the prof made us aware of it and corrected the problem. The key to this or any distance learning program is COMMUNICATION.

I was so pleased with my experience in the BS BA program I am not in the MS HS (Emergency and Disaster Management) program and getting my butt kicked with MHE 503. NOT an easy class.

Give TUI a try and as long as you are able to manage your time and stay focused you will enjoy the experience.

Argo November 20, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

Is there any body got accecpted for commissioning with degree at TUIU have a master in health care management?


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