Bachelor of Science in Business/Management

I have a question for everyone. I think the school is great, but I have been told by other business managers that the UOP degrees are a joke because there is no way you can learn everything about business inside of five week classes. After you graduated, how hard was it for you to find a management position in a company? I've got seven years retail experience and just want to know if this is going to be a waste of my time. E-mail me at raydar713@yahoo.com. your comments would be much appreciated. Thanks 

I encountered many problems in the pastwhen trying to further my education: absent SAT scores, money, and lack of time. These issues were not a problem at UoP and so I felt enrolling with the university was my best option. I am soon to receive my undergraduate degree and my experience thus far has been exciting and rewarding. The cirriculum has been challenging but I've been able to successfully complete requirements and maintain a solid 3.8 GPA. I get a phone call from one of my counselers at least twice a month, sometimes more. Any questions or concerns are addressed within 24 hours. Overall great experience so far.

I understand the legal issues UoP is facing; I know all about it. My question is this- does it really matter to individuals pursuing their degree if recruiters have incentives of aggressive tactics? Does the fact that UoP is for-profit stop anyone from working hard and receiving their degree? No. It's just politics.

There are certainly more positive reviews than negative here, but it is always (like anything in life) the fantastic negative news that gets the attention. Our society is more savvy now, and we better understand "you get what you give," and the value of making the best of every situation. I am impressed with the caliber of people that are enrolled in my classes...they are almost always far superior students than I, and I continually meet sincere and helpful classmates. My professors, all but one, have been open-minded, supportive, and reasonable...and all have expected plenty of effort on my part. I am rewarded with decent grades when I participate and complete good work on time. I also get my due when I lack the time and don't put forth the effort...which does not disappoint me, but encourages me. This University is a brilliant model for efficiency. I, and many, cannot attend a brick and mortar. I'm writing this at midnight, and a brick and mortar would have the lights out by now. For the first reviewer: whatever you felt was lacking in your education here at UoPH, apparently those presigious schools that you sought felt otherwise...being accepted into "one of the Top 25 business schools in America" with your degree from UofPH...SHAZAM!... must have been a hard pill for them to swallow. The fact is, you reached your goal. We all have goals. None more lofty than the next, just not always the same goals. Continue to challenge yourselves, get all you can out of the texts, the discussions, ask the professors questions and participate in team projects. It's the people you meet along the way that make the learning interesting and effective. Good luck to all.

University of Phoenix has been a great experience for me. I did not need a degree since I was well along in my career before enrolling in the school. I decided to attend UOPX because I wanted to finish something that I started years before. In my experience, I found that the school classes were rigorous and many students who started did not make it past the 3rd class. It’s true that UOPX allows anybody to enroll who wants to enroll but it is up to the individual to stay enrolled and to pass class after class. I suppose this is how it was for me at the traditional school I attended. It’s quite funny how some who could not cut it at this university leave only to bad mouth the school to who ever would listen. I think these people who have poor things to say are sad and despicable. The people who could endure the rigorous curriculum and succeed have nothing bad to say. I achieved my goals though UOPX. I am sure that I could have achieved my goals though any other schools but I am happy that I attended at UOPX since I made such great memories there and I made such great friends.

The Finance Counselors are HORRIBLE! You might as well coordinate your own financing because the consistently know nothing.

Hi, I am six classes away from a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and I am antsy and excited! After 20 years, my dream is finally coming to fruition. I have to admit that this has been a journey; but a good one towards an wonderful outcome. Although I am not sure which MBA program I will choose in January, I hope that with the negative economy situation that I am able to select one that will carry me through both good and bad times. 

The one thing I want to say to anyone who is thinking or is attending the University, this may be a pricer course, but if you look at the other colleges it is in the same ballpark when you pay the dollar. I hope everyone who reads my post takes head in hearing is at this University you have to TRY and MUST DO YOUR BEST. No, you may not achieve an A in each and every class, but doing your best is more worthwhile in the end than not. Do your best to ignore the naysayers in the college forum. There only complaint is they might not want to do the work so they try to disuade others in the process. 

At the UoP college the best thing in my opinion are the learning team experiences. These teams mimic "real life" work teams and you are getting the same trials and tribulations you would get if you out in the world working a real job. So always your best, work hard, stay focused and in no time things change:  you are more cogniant of what you need to do to succeed, you are more aware of what you want to say to get better grades, and in no time you are nearing the end, and then you graduate.  

I do not anticipate the MBA program to be any less hard, but I will say that it is highly unlikely that you want to intentionally stress students out by putting the harder classes at the end versus at the start of their courses. It just makes better sense. It would save students the frustrations. To all who read and comment -- Best wishes!

Only a few more classes left. I have done both traditional (state schools) and online classes. Even ITT Tech, and I must say that UofP has been more challenging then anything I have done. Just like any educational system you get out what you put into it. I have friends that are doing the same at other schools here in Tampa. There work load is weak in comparison. The main complaint I would have to report is the cost. But whatever.

University of Phoenix works for me. I will graduate May 24, 2009 with my Bachelor of Science in Management. Then I will take almost two months off and will begin my MBA program. 

One thing I can say for sure is that I will competently know how to write my own book. I have found that people who do not like UoP are the ones who don't do well when it comes to overcoming adversity. UoP has helped me to research sources and ensure that they are reliable and valid for what is needed. 

As a learning resource, UoP has taught me to use my own brain to work toward the goals I have set for myself. The team concept is very beneficial because for large in-depth projects/goals, I understand the theories, methodologies and tools that will prevent me from fumbling through or failing in the long-term. I can say that I have read all of my chapters all of the way through because I am interested in learning and not just the paper. You will get out of it exactly what you put into it; whether it is brick & mortar or online technology. 

If other schools are innovative, they will learn that having programs online is becoming a necessity. Successful organizations will be conducting business this way at some point. UoP is just one of the best schools that continues to help others learn in the same what that we will work. 

There are many schools that are for profit organizations. You should look them up, but you would only do this if you were comfortable with technology and didn't rely on a facilitator, teacher or professor to spoon-feed information. 

UoP has taught and is teaching me to be more self-sufficient. I will use these skills for the rest of my life.

I find that no matter what school (online or brick and mortar) a bachelors degree does not mean as much as it used to.  A minimum of Masters is what gives a person a chance in this world...with that you have just narrowed your focus and limited your job opportunity... Holding multiple degrees-multiple levels is a must.  UoP was my first online education and it was a fatastic experience for me.  Learning at your pace in your available time is ideal for all who must work to pay...
As a single mother of two it is the ONLY way I can do all I do.   Even with my full time job and volunteer roles and parenting I still found it possible to earn a GPA of over 3.0 while in a very mentally and emoptionally draining bad relationship for part of that time.  UoP is great...just choose wisely given your career direction, degree choice.  I found that in going after a Masters in education  UoP was not a viable option for my state of residence.  Choose wisely but for business degrees UoP is IDEAL

I am 7 classes away from obtaining my Business Management degree and have to say I can't wait. I look forward to starting a new career with my new degree and start my Masters degree the first of the year. UOP is so convenient and compared to going to class at other universities nobody is going to remember eveything they read and learned. UOP is expensive but convenience is not cheap. I reccomend it to anybody who can't go to class but is willing to devote a lot of time and effort into an education.

Four classes left – Woo Hoo! – Zero regrets. The University of Phoenix is awesome. The workload at the University of Phoenix is heavier when compared to a traditional brick and mortar school and more difficult too. Tons of reading, writing, and formatting however, the professors are very helpful and I must say easier to reach when questions arise. A brick and mortar professor gives you a lecture and a syllabus and for the most part that is about it. So far, the professors at the University of Phoenix have been very accessible and open to communication. I have nothing bad at all to say about the University of Phoenix and the University of Phoenix would be my choice if I were starting all over. If you want a good education and decide to go the University of Phoenix, you will not be disappointed at all!

I have been a student at the University of Phoenix for three years now and before I wrote this review I used what I was taught to use in the first few months of classes when I first started at U of P. The lesson is from one of my writing classes and it is used as well in many other areas of study too, especially critical thinking and conflict resolution. I am referring to the classes that taught each and every student (those trying and participating) to do their research, avoid biased authors, publications, and individuals who only see one side of the issue, especially when they want you on their side without allowing you to get the facts and form your own opinion. They also taught way in the beginning (actually it was a questioned asked regarding the subject matter) what is the difference between persuasion and manipulation?
I read a lot of the negative comments as well as a lot of positive comments. After reading both types of comments I have notice a few things about the comments.  Those leaving most of the negative comments only stuck it out for what seemed to be 2-9 classes before dropping out, getting kicked out, or were “forced to stay” rather than being labeled a drop out, or not being able to control their emotions when things got tough in school. Should many (not all) of those former/past student been able to stay in school academically they would have been able to start seeing the rewards as their credits added up, their grades got better, and they learned how and who to talk to over time to resolve many of those issues.
 I say these things because I was in just about every situation people have complained about on these sites. In my very first college class which I started only two weeks after I talked to a counselor at UoP I received a B.  Two weeks into my new course my first instructor explained she overlooked my assignment and changed my B to an A. All but three of my learning teams in over three years have been terrible for all the reasons mentioned but I learned to start doing the team assignment myself on the side just in case I had another class where the students  got by from someone else doing all the work. If we worked with people like this we would call them slackers and try to avoid them but such is life we cannot avoid them and must either do what’s asked of us whether it is in school or work. Either way if we do not we fail or get fired.  I have been in return to lender status, fought with my finance companies because they showed I was not enrolled. 
The other thing I have learned while reading these web sites is that for every one I read that is a complaint there is another one about the people that kept trying, even those who did not enjoy the school that accomplished their goals of getting their degree. Those are the posts that keep me motivated and make me proud of them for sticking with their dream.  Most of the negative posts are from the slackers in our learning teams who still need to blame someone.

I have been with the University of Phoenix for 2 years 1st at Axia and then at UoP and I love it. I only have four classes to go and can’t wait until it is over so I can start my MBA. I agree that the Business management curriculum is well organized and the work load is challenging. I can also agree that the Learning Team takes a while to get use to and I have sat up late nights to make sure that the team project is handed in; however, I would not change if for the world.

I have been with the University of Phoenix for 2 years and I love it!!!  My wife is in the military and we are located at a European base where I can not work.  So my choices are very limited as to what I can do.  All of my counselors have been helpful, I have maintained a 3.75 average and have enjoyed the experience; as a matter of fact so much so that I am going to finish my Masters with UOP.
I was even offered an opportunity to come to Phoenix to work for the UOP.
Just remember this type of learning environment is not for everyone, and it is not the most prestigious school in the world, but if you were able to attend Harvard you would be there instead of here complaining about UOP!  The cost is a bit high but, you are paying for education, and convenience.

I am currently enrolled at the UOP I have gotten frustrated with the learning teams as well, but I have also had times that I needed some additional help and my learning teams helped me a great deal. The work load is minor compared to tradtional schools. I am a mother of 3 twins (5) and a 11 year old I am thankful that their is a school that allows me to work fulltime, provide for my children as well as get a education. You get exactly what you put into your education. If you would like to work and still be able to go to school UOP is it. Yes it is expensive but the cost is worth it GO Enroll if you want to finish your degree.

Uop is a good school. The Business management curriculum is well organized and the work load is challenging. Most complaints I hear are aboutthis school relates to expense and not quality of the education. Nevertheless, I must admit, the school is expensive, but the knowledge you will acquire will certainly prepare you for a global environment.

This school is garbage

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