University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science in Business/Management

Great School, great program

By: veronicaq (Graduate) on July 31, 2009

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I completed my degree in July, 2009.  This school might have its problems just like any other B&M schools and other online institutions, but is a good school.  The price could seem high but it saves time, money in gas, in parking fees that some colleges charge to students; even in food if you attend classes after work or over the weekends. With UoP you have access to all books for 75.00 dollars, is up to you if you want to save them in your computer, print the material you need.  Books are very expensive; therefore UoP system saves you money.
About learning teams that was my biggest complain with the program, but let’s face it in real world most of the time you have to work with teams; therefore UoP gives you a good foundation on this respect.
I believe most of people who have complained about this university had a different idea of online education, and never thought that online programs could be as demanding as UoP programs are.  In regard to instructors, you will find good and bad even in the best universities of the country; same goes for counselors and or administrative personnel with whom you need to work during your life as a student.

In my opinion, regardless the type of school you decide and are able to attend, at the end is your own responsibility how well prepared you will be by the time you graduate; because it will be you the one who will decide the time you dedicate to your studies just because you attend a regular school that does not guarantee that you will receive a better education, you still have to do homework, go to class, participate in class (I would assume).  On line you participate even more, you have to expose your ideas, you have to read and be ready for discussions; same as if you go to a classroom.  

I wonder if those people who complain about this school, has been able to find a school that fits his or her needs, I hope so.

Speaking on my behalf UoP is a good school, where I worked hard, I learned a lot of real world situations; and believe I was not an straight A student; meaning that classes were not as easy as others have commented.

I wish the best to each one of you who are trying to obtain an education.