Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Are there any online universities that people don't scoff at?

What's the best online university in your opinion? Why? Will choose the answer with the best/most info. Need your help! (thinking of a bachelors in international business, possibly with a certificate in a foreign language to compliment. Ideas?)

Are there any online universities that people don't scoff at?
Are you in the UK? The University of London offers an extensive series of degrees via their External Programme, and you'd find international business under SOAS, which is extremely well reputed, and also under Royal Holloway. And U of London doesn't have that "distance" rep of the Open University. In addition, your diploma won't say "online" or anything like that, and you're considered a full alumnus of SOAS, if that's where you decide to go.





I'd really have you look at SOAS is one of the top 10 universities in the UK, and the top 30 or so in Europe. They are famous for their international-focused programs, and they offer your major specifically. They also offer an extensive series of language classes, although I'm not sure if you can do any of them online.





Royal Holloway does offer a major in international business, and they do offer some languages online, but not a lot. The basics: French, German, etc.





Check the website I've linked to, below, for details.





If you're in the US, as in the case with U of L in the UK, it's best if you select an online program that's attached to a reputable brick and mortar university - one that doesn't have a rep as "OMG Online!" So, for your field, I can recommend you look at UMass Amherst, U Maryland, Penn State, U Nebraska, University of Illinois, Carnegie Mellon and others. The ones I listed are strong, reputable universities in the US that also offer business (and some offer international business) degrees online.





In any case, you can help eliminate that "online" scoffing that some employers tend to do (rightly or wrongly) by avoiding universities that are famous as online universities. So no U of Phoenix, and despite the fact that it actually is of decent quality, no Open University. Stick to brick and mortar schools, which also offer online programs.
Reply:The Open University in the UK is done mainly by mail but I imagine they are also using the internet now. They were quick to make use of TV and other multimedia resources. It has an excellent reputation. Their MBAs in particular are of exceedingly high standard (which is why they are expensive to study). You can get credits towards your degree from any previous qualifications or experience you have, which may reduce the length of time you need to study and also the cost.
Reply:There are several mainstream schools (as in not 'mail-order degrees) that now offer 'distance learning' courses, particularly in the Business Administration sector, and that are fully recognised. Instead of listing all these institutions, I recommend you pick up a copy of The Economist which is full of detailed classifieds regarding these programs.
Reply:i am seeking a business administration degree with a concentration in international business. I have checked out aiu online and ctu online. if you have military experience they will both give you a discount. i'm not sure about the foreign language concentration though, good luck jack.

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