Bachelor of Science in Business/Administration Reviews

Two Weeks of Hell

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on September 18, 2009

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I went to school for a whole two weeks!!! Not a quitter at all but I was being made to take classes on how to take classes.  Instructors were a disaster.  No help at all!  No definite instructions on syllabus (the instructors now provide there own).  IT WAS THE WORSE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD.  I would never refer University of Phoenix to anyone.

No Way

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on July 28, 2009

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I went to UOP from Sep 2006 to March 2008 and it was interesting. I noticed that I got an A in every class and I did not read any of the textbooks I just got my information from the internet. In high school I was never a straight A student so I was amazed. I went to a community college for a semester and I was struggling. So what does that tell you? I think the instructors passed you just for making the effort to complete the coursework. My comments for my assignments were always, excellent, good job, great work etc, but never detailed feedback. I would not recommend this school because it does not look good. I work in Human Resources and when we review applications someone from UOP will be overlooked before someone with a degree from any tradional school or even an online school that many people have not heard of. Sometimes it is better to go with a school that no one has heard of rather than one that has a bad reputation.

thieves

By: forheavensake44 (In Progress) on July 13, 2009

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I took two classes at this school because my work would pay for half of all classes. the school told me I had to pay first and then when my work paid they would refund me half of what I paid for each class. I have been trying for over 6 months to get my money back. Everytime the school plays stupid. My second class they dropped during the second week. I said not to enroll me in any future classes and they did. So I said take me out of the next class I will not give the school another dime. Instead they dropped me from the class I had just paid 1620.00 for. 4 days ago they finally admit they owe me 1420.00. I check my bank account online today and they have taken out 972.00. my last class was in july I'm not even enrolled in anything. If you attend this school as a cash paying student they want access to your bank account but do not do it. I filed fraud charges and a small claims suit today. check the BBB. I am not the only one this has happened to.

I don't recommend it

By: jenni_22_99 (In Progress) on October 23, 2008

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Not a bad school and the teachers seem to be qualified and well-spoken. However after a few courses I didn't feel like I was truly benefitting from the program, and it seems like everyone passes for just showing up and contributing basic input. In addition, the cost of the UoP courses are double and sometimes triple what other state universities with more recognizable programs charge. Unfortunately after almost three years and more than 20K in student loans I am now finding that many of my course credits are not going to transfer to another school. I just enrolled in the University Of North Carolina and was told that instead of needing 30 credits (with Univ of Phoenix) I would need 74. The sad thing is, I could repeat the entire program for less than what I have paid UoP. I would advise anyone considering the UoP to really research all the alternatives unless you have tuition assistance and are looking for a diploma from just anywhere.

I transferred out.

By: cookies1959 (In Progress) on June 11, 2008

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The instructors were good, I had no problem with them or the method of learning.  I did learn.  The problem was that nobody takes a degree from UoP serious.  I want to get into a good graduate program, so I decided to transfer to a more respected university. It's unfortunate.

You get what you put into it

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on December 9, 2007

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I just completed the program and have, for the most part, positive reviews of the program. I am a mid-level executive who has progressed in life without the degree and decided to finish it up after 25 years. I can say that the material is up to date and spot on, and you will get what you put into it. The teachers are hit and miss. I did not rely on them to teach rather just to use their comments on the material. I detested the learning teams as many members where there to just do what it took to get by and no more. I could tell who was just a kid slacking through without the effort. Many members would not participate and it galled me to see them pass the class with sub-standard work. The admin and teachers could care less about those students. As long as we kept taking classes. I did find that teachers were okay if you told them in advance of travel. I don't expect teachers to grant extentions after the fact and those who expect that, do not understand what they are in for when they graduate. Overall, it was worth it and I'm glad I did it. For those who complain, I imagine they were looking for an easier ride.

Expensive Program without the Name Recognition

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on October 12, 2006

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When I looked to continue my education and earn a Bachelor degree in Management, I did not know how many schools out there offer degrees but I did know of the University of Phoenix.  I ended up getting my degree at UoP as a result of not investigating other alternatives.  The program in itself is good; the professors are for the most part knowledgeable; the course materials are good except that I did not like getting the books on pdf as I prefer to read a physical book and not the electronic version.  Yet the concern I have with the school is what I would call its willingness to pretty much graduate anyone.  There were some participants that clearly were not learning yet were advancing in the program.  I believe that by graduating these individuals, the UoP degree is cheapened in the workplace.

Too much $$ for a bad delivery system

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on August 10, 2006

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I equated "biggest" online university with best.  The cost is just absolutely outrageous.  The professors are usually very competent and give great effort to provide quality courses.  The books and materials are good, but using Outlook Express Newsgroup is very tough for all persons involved.

Bad value, Bad Technology.  There are worse places to go, but I had expected a state-of-the art Blackboard suite or something similiar to use.

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