Master of Business Administration Reviews
Great School but Unfortunately Bad Reputation 
By: Anonymous (In Progress) on September 20, 2009
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I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida which was phenominal. When I started UoP I must say that I didn't feel challenged until I started taking the accounting and finance classes. Those classes were taken on ground. I must say that had it not been for some of my team members I would not have understood what I learned because some of the instructors really were not that great, but I can say that for some of my undergrad courses as well!!! Thank God I had no slackers in my advanced classes. I am worked hard but I can't say that I really learned or retained any information in those harder math based classes, but then again I can say that about many undergrad courses I took at UF!! Now, I am finishing my classes online and it is so much better because there is less focus on the team learning and I feel more responsible for my work and I am working very hard. I do have to say that I almost quit when I first began because of so much bad publicity UoP was receiving and I didn't want to be associated with that university. I wanted people to know that I had a REAL degree. I am finishing my MBA because I am too close to finishing and I don't want to be known as a quitter. I guess time will tell after I earn my degree if I do get that desired position. I think that online degrees are getting better reviews nowadays. I only wish that UoP would stop advertising so much. It does appear to be a degree mill in that sense but it is not. I am working HARD. I know that I am earning my MBA and that my degree is REAL!!! I think that many haters of UoP are lazy dropouts who want an easy way out and make it bad for the rest of us hard working students. It is a shame, but when there is a university as big as UoP, there are going to be many critics as well.
On-line MBA 
By: Anonymous (Graduate) on April 22, 2009
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Terrible, not worth the time, effort, or money. I was told by three HR departments that their companies do NOT hire people with on-line degrees. Left UofP on-line off my resume and found a job in a month. I wish I had known better.
Super expensive school..find somewhere else to go!
By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 23, 2008
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I am about halfway through my degree program, and I'm appalled at how much my student loan debt has risen. It cost me less to get both my AA and BA than it does for MBA here at Phoenix. The class curriculum is mediocre, and the learning team assignments are just ridiculous. Having your grade based partly on someone else's work is frustrating. I get very little help from instructors, and my student counselor support is even worse. I have attempted to contact him many times and I never hear back from him. I have tried to transfer to a different school, but no other place accepts their credits. Essentially, I'm unhappily stuck here unless I want to start the program all over again somewhere else. My advice is to find a program that focuses more on you as a student and not so much on your checkbook.
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.
Good Learning Experience
By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 17, 2008
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First of all we all need to take responcibility for ourselves. UOP is not here to hold your hand they are here to give you viable information. I received my undergrad in accounting at UOP and I am now in the last class for my MBA (ground campus)and I must say that before UOP and all of the papers I was only a bean counter and I knew nothing of writing papers. UOP has taught me to get along with team mates as to get the work done and it has taught me how to articulate myself correctly and how to present myself to groups and large crowds. I am currently an employee of Capital One Bank in Consumer Lending and working in learning teams has helped me tremendously. So to all who have complaints about financial aid, keep up with your own progress, do not rely on some one else to do it for you. You are an adult! To the ones who do not like the papers neither did I but when you are looking to become a member of that upper management team you will need to know how to correctly write a report. All in all we all need to grow up cause the CEO of a company will not hire someone who can not handle responcibility and multitasking. Lastly to all who felt it was unfair not to have homework extensions, try raising two kids alone, working a full-time job and going to school and let me know how you make it. I DID TWICE!!!!!!
I am done now....
By: Anonymous (Graduate) on January 7, 2008
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I was the one who wrote the 3 classes left review.... I finished in April.... I have since started teaching at a community college. I feel that I learned a lot in this program. The benefits of learning in a more globally minded and tech savvy industry/institution is a plus. This is where education is headed and how can we expect instructors to teach on this front who have not experienced it. The school has become much more "legit" in their accreditations and advertising. I tend to see the negative stereotypes less and less about this school and online learning as a whole. While this is a great school that is on par with many mid major programs in the country I would look around before going here....the reason being that there are now many alternatives to this school that cost far less.
MBA UOP
By: biggerbadderbetterwolf (Graduate) on January 5, 2008
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I think the most important thing you must consider as an adult learner is time. Does a regular campus program fit into your scehdule? For myself I did not want to stop or put aside a job for education, so an online program from University of Phoenix was perfect. I found the program a great and challenging program that had very knowledgable instructors that understood the challenges of adult learners. I am happy with the program and likely to attend UOP for future education.
Great School
By: kshek1 (Graduate) on December 30, 2007
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I graduated in January 07 with an MBA from the UOP. It was a long three years as the work is very difficult and time consuming, but so worth it. I think I am still having dreams of all of the research papers I had to write. I enjoyed every class and every learning team. Masters programs by their very nature need to challenge the student on every academic level. If they were easy, anyone would do it, only the best of the best will finish. I would encourage anyone contemplating earning their MBA degree to do allot of research. I researched many schools and decided on UOP due to their accreditations and their structure. Do not take this lightly and do not rush it, it is a commitment not only for you but for your family as well. You will spend many late nights in front of your computer doing your work and interacting with your class/teammates. Online degrees have taken some criticism, but things that are not fully understood typically do. I received my BS in Management degree at a traditional ground campus and after my online experience my opinion is earning an online degree is actually more difficult that earning a degree from a traditional ground campus. You have virtually no support base except for your family, so I think those that earn their MBA's online have even more wherewithal. I am a big fan of education, but it must be earned. I have heard of some online programs giving favorable grades if you show up and submit your work on time. UOP has very strict rules and guidelines regarding this in their Masters level program, the work must satisfy all academic criteria. GPA's must stay above 3.0 or you are on academic probation. Cost is high but so is the level and respect of the degree.
Good Education Exist Here
By: stvnbon (Graduate) on June 22, 2007
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If you have the capacity to learn; you only need the desire/money (money can be found in grants and government student loans). UOP delivers excellent resources and knowledgeable educators to the students. Most of the individuals I have heard /read complaining about UOP never finished the program. The university delivers a good program that is the sum of its parts. By the end of the UOP program, most individuals are washed from the system due to the inherently difficult process experienced in attaining a degree. If I was only exposed to a fraction of the classes of the full degree, I would probably feel disgruntled. Yet within the full scope of the degree, I believe the education delivered in the degree is worth the money spent. Good luck with your choice of education.
3 classes left
By: Anonymous (In Progress) on October 2, 2006
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Pro 1.I think that this is a good program. There is a lot of reading and writing involved, group work and research..... 2.The text books used are the same ones used by a local state school here in IL. 3.The problems people had with outlook express should be squashed now that UoP has a new blackboard program. 4.The teachers are as good as any I had at state schools Con 1. I would like to see them do less marketing or somthing to improve what people think about them in general......
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