University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Master of Business Administration

2007 UOP MBA Grad

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on January 21, 2008

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My experience at UOP has been quite rewarding both on a personal and professional level. Here is my two cents with regard to the MBA flexnet program. I graduated in September of 2007 at the Western Washington campus. The majority of the instructors in the graduate business program were very good to excellent, however at any institution (top ivy league institutions included) there are bound to be a few bad apples and UOP is no exception. Even in a city like Seattle, recently ranked as the #1 educated city in America.
 
Therefore, you must realize this fact exists at any institution, so grow up and get over it. You must be stubbornly determined to stay the course and finish the program. Yes, the learning team environment has pros and cons, but what learning model is perfect? I was fortunate to have stayed with two members of my learning team for most of the program and one relocated for an outstanding career opportunity after about 85% of the program was complete. I believe what set our team apart from others is newcomers had to prove themselves, otherwise they were provided an exit strategy upon course completion. Sounds cruel? Well, that’s part of life and perhaps the individual learned something in the rejection process that is reflected in the working world. Otherwise, you are crippling them in the educational process and the future challenge of life. 

Additionally, our team kept each other accountable through constant contact and meetings. If you expect the professor to manage your learning team, they don’t have the time and your team is responsible to assume ownership.  Brainstorm a process and use it or you will be disappointed and discouraged.  

In terms of promotional opportunities, I interviewed for an internal position with my company and I received a substantial increase in salary (double digit) and responsibility. After graduation, I still keep in touch with many colleagues and the student alumni association at www.phoenixalumni.com
Networking is perhaps the single most powerful tool one can use to uncover career possibilities.

There will always be negative people, especially with the current paradigm shift occurring in academia. This pattern is typical of new issues that arise with the advent of technology and education is no different. Initially change is resisted, evolves over a period of time and eventually become a standard policy or procedure. Furthermore, at minimum verify the online program is regionally accredited.  UOP now enjoys both regional and ACBSP accreditation. I wish you the best of luck in your future education. My graduate education at UOP has served me well thus far.