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devil1197

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Jan 12, 2010 6:04 PM
Has anyone received their master's degree online? If so, how was your experience?

I am looking to get my master's but I am thinking about the online path as it will be better suited for my situation.
Jan 12, 2010 6:04pm
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sleeper

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Jan 12, 2010 6:13 PM
I'd go to a real college, but to each his own.
Jan 12, 2010 6:13pm
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charliehustle14

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Jan 12, 2010 6:52 PM
I know some people who went that route and didn't have any issues or anything.
Jan 12, 2010 6:52pm
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slingshot4ever

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Jan 12, 2010 6:54 PM
sleeper wrote: I'd go to a real college, but to each his own.
This, especially if you want to spend the money for a credible degree.
Jan 12, 2010 6:54pm
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devil1197

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Jan 12, 2010 7:02 PM
slingshot4ever wrote:
sleeper wrote: I'd go to a real college, but to each his own.
This, especially if you want to spend the money for a credible degree.
The program I am looking at is highly ranked and accredited so that wouldn't be a major issue with a credible degree.
Jan 12, 2010 7:02pm
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Jan 12, 2010 8:10 PM
I am starting my MBA online from the University of Findlay in the fall...
Jan 12, 2010 8:10pm
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devil1197

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Jan 12, 2010 8:13 PM
Thunder70 wrote: I am starting my MBA online from the University of Findlay in the fall...
I currently go to UF for my undergrad.
Jan 12, 2010 8:13pm
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slingshot4ever

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Jan 12, 2010 8:18 PM
Thunder70 wrote: I am starting my MBA online from the University of Findlay in the fall...
There is only one program worthwhile for an MBA in NW Ohio = BGSU

Ranked 3rd in state by US News behind OSU and Miami. Just ahead of Case Western. They also offer a night program. I think Toledo was 8th in the state. Findlay wasn't even close to the top 15 even.
Jan 12, 2010 8:18pm
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slingshot4ever

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Jan 12, 2010 8:21 PM
If you are going to get an online degree at leastr get it from a NATIONALLY recognized school. For example, Penn State offers an online MBA. Employers will laugh at anything else these days. Our company won't give you tuition reimbursement if the school is not good enough.
Jan 12, 2010 8:21pm
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Rider_In_Ttown

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Jan 12, 2010 9:17 PM
I got my MBA from Findlay and took about half the classes online. I thought it was great and I learned just as much in the online classes as i did when I went to classes.
Jan 12, 2010 9:17pm
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Jan 12, 2010 9:24 PM
Get some experience before you get your MBA if that is what you are going for.
Jan 12, 2010 9:24pm
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Jan 12, 2010 10:38 PM
For what it's worth... My employer insurance/financial services) will not consider a purely on-line degree or Masters as qualification for position above that of a front-line supervisor.

Like Slingshot's employer, they won't cover tuition reimbursement for any degree with more than 50% on-line courses.
Jan 12, 2010 10:38pm
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Nate

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Jan 12, 2010 11:42 PM
I am in my 9th of 10th classes on-line with the University of Phoenix. To be honest, it's an absolute joke and I wish I wouldn't have done it. I have gained nothing out of it except how to do the least amount of work possible and still pull off A's.
Jan 12, 2010 11:42pm
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Jan 13, 2010 8:54 AM
First off check to make sure the are a fully accredited institution. There are several fly by night places that are just paid paper mills. Also depends on your field, like some have said, many businesses frown on them right now, they are just still behind the times and are afraid of change. I was working full time and married with 2 kids and went the full online route and received my masters in education. This allowed me to keep supporting my family, if I had went the sleeper route and went to a real college, I would have never been able to improve myself and my family. It just doesnt meet everyones needs.
Jan 13, 2010 8:54am
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Jan 13, 2010 8:57 AM
i got mine through university of dayton.....online mostly, it is a good program. I agree with others here that it has to be an accredited program
Jan 13, 2010 8:57am
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Jan 13, 2010 9:45 AM
I should get a PHD in porn by default!
Jan 13, 2010 9:45am
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Jan 13, 2010 9:55 AM
slingshot4ever wrote:
Thunder70 wrote: I am starting my MBA online from the University of Findlay in the fall...
There is only one program worthwhile for an MBA in NW Ohio = BGSU

Ranked 3rd in state by US News behind OSU and Miami. Just ahead of Case Western. They also offer a night program. I think Toledo was 8th in the state. Findlay wasn't even close to the top 15 even.
link?
Jan 13, 2010 9:55am
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cbus4life

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Jan 13, 2010 10:10 AM
Pretty much all depends on the field, essentially.

For the most part, though, i wouldn't recommend an online degree. I mean, some graduate programs might incorporate an online class or two, but 99% of classes, IMO, should be taken in a traditional setting on campus.
Jan 13, 2010 10:10am
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Thunder70

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Jan 13, 2010 10:11 AM
Why? Im not being stupid...just curious...
Jan 13, 2010 10:11am
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cbus4life

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Jan 13, 2010 10:15 AM
Just not the same experience. Interactions with peers, professors, various organizations, speakers, events, etc., etc.

I mean, if online is the only option, go for it, as it is still better than nothing, and can be very worthwhile given the right program and the like.

But, if at all possible, i would recommend the "traditional" graduate school experience.
Jan 13, 2010 10:15am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 13, 2010 11:22 AM
sleeper wrote: I'd go to a real college, but to each his own.
THIS!

I took some of my Masters classes online, and online classes, in my eyes, are the biggest joke out there. But, that's just to me, as I get no benefit out of them.
Jan 13, 2010 11:22am
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fan_from_texas

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Jan 13, 2010 12:01 PM
Thunder70 wrote: Why? Im not being stupid...just curious...
Perception. In many instances, a degree is for credentialing and signaling, not for actually learning. An online degree doesn't perform those functions as well.
Jan 13, 2010 12:01pm
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Jan 13, 2010 2:52 PM
ok. i guess for me, online represents the only option as far as time goes. my employer is paying for it (5000/year) no matter where I go.
Jan 13, 2010 2:52pm