Looking for Accredited Online Universities! (accreditation, associate degree, schools, computer science)

[usmcmotort]

American Military University or American Public University System.

[Central Illinois 1]

Originally Posted by suzanemiller

I want to enroll in online college as I am doing job. I am looking for online masters’ degree program. I am quite fearful regarding their future because there are some employers who do not accept online degrees thinking that the quality of syllabus is not on par with the traditional degree program.

If you guys have any information regarding some good online masters degree in Accounting, please let me know. Thanks a lot!

Beware of most on-line fegrees programs! Very few are accreditied by the AACSB, which is the premiere accrediting body for business schools and many of these degree programs are not viewed by employers in the same light as traditional programs. My suggestion would be to stick with degree programs offered by established, well-know universities such as Duke or the University of Illinois global campus. I believe that the University of Maryland also offers on-line degree programs in the business disciplines. I would stay with a university has has an actual brick and mortar presence and a history of offering top notch on-campus programs. I would definitely avoid programs like Phoenix, Capella, and Union.

[suzanemiller]

What about the online availability of faculty who guides you through? Are they available 24*7?

Kindly suggest some good Online Universities that provides masters degree particularly in Accounting.

[CMMom]

Originally Posted by suzanemiller

What about the online availability of faculty who guides you through? Are they available 24*7?

Kindly suggest some good Online Universities that provides masters degree particularly in Accounting.

I'm an online instructor at an accredited university. At my university, instructors are available all throughout the week, including weekends for most. We have requirements about our presence in the classroom, and must answer all e-mails within 24 hours. I don't know how other universities work, but my university is legit and does not just provide "correspondence" courses like in the old days. Students and instructors are expected to be interactive all throughout the semester.

I would imagine that there are a number of universities that provide accounting degrees. You'll just have to look around.

[mm_mary73]

Originally Posted by suzanemiller

What about the online availability of faculty who guides you through? Are they available 24*7?

Kindly suggest some good Online Universities that provides masters degree particularly in Accounting.

Again, check into your undergrad college - does it offer a distance ed option for grad school? I suggested three in my first post - they DO have accounting/accountancy.
I teach 2 online courses (out of 5 total each semester) and no, I am NOT available 24/7, only during specific periods of time, as I have a life, home, and family just like a non-distance ed instructor. I always respond to a question within 24-48 hours.

[Suburban Gal]

I just withdrew from the University of Phoenix after enrolling to receive a Master's in Secondary Education from them.

I withdrew for a few reasons:

#1) They seem to have zero reputation with employers.
#2) The quality of work being put out at the Master's level by students was quite appalling. (No where near Master's standards.)
#3) As were given out like candy.
#4) Business practices I just didn't agree with and think were fair.

I honestly don't recommed UoP to anyone.

The Braun Law Group out of California has initiated a class action alwsuit against UoP after some former students complained that the university was improperly returning federal loans and converting it into debt owed directly to the school. Class members are those students who secured Title IV loans for their education, dropped out of the school, had part or all of their loan monies returned tot he lender and were then hit with a bill directly from UoP. The lawsuit contends that to the extent a student had incurred education costs and was receiving the Title IV loans, UoP had no right to return those funds and then seek payment directly from the student.

Given the fact UoP is tied up in a class action lawsuit should speak volumes about the university as a whole.

I hope many people will stay away from UoP and not have to go through what I and others had to go through with them just to withdraw so we could try to pursue other avenues we felt were better for us.

Once UoP has you, they really don't want to let go. In the end, you truly will end up with a degree that doesn't hold a lot of water with employers. Your time, energy, and money will have been wasted.

[suzanemiller]

Kindly suggest some platform from where i can look for masters degree from an accredited university.

[mm_mary73]

Originally Posted by suzanemiller

Kindly suggest some platform from where i can look for masters degree from an accredited university.

Auburn University
University of Connecticut
your undergraduate college

[dgz]

Originally Posted by Fat Freddy

Regardless of who it's affiliated with, or how it's accredited, an on-line university is never equal to a "real college".

A degree from one of these universities is considered just a step above worthless.

However, this does not apply to on-line courses given by a "real university".

Of course this is all just perception, but it's the prevailing one among those who do the hiring where specific education and training are requirements.

That's nonsense. Regardless of whether an online course is delivered by an online university or a 'brick-and-mortar school, if the schools are accredited, the training is meeting the same requirements.

I just finished my Master's degree through Capella and it was a much more valuable experience than when I went through another Master's program 15 years ago through a brick-and-mortar school. The online program required a much higher level of interactivity, discussions, papers, etc.

Many of the other students in the online program were experienced, degreed professionals who chose to study through an online program because of their work situations were demanding. Some were in the military and moved frequently; others were in positions involving frequent business travel.

After I completed my Master's, I was able to find a better position at another company (where 'better' means more responsibility, more challenge, and better pay). Also, because my Master's project had to be based on a real situation, I was able to include the experience from that project on my resume.

For many years, I have worked in training and management. I have interviewed many people and many people have interviewed me. Over 20+ years in the business and technology fields, working with many companies, no one has ever cared where the Bachelor's or Master's degree was earned, as long as it was through an accredited school and the requirements for the degree were completed.

I think that online education (provided that the school is accredited) is an excellent way to go for adult learners. I wouldn't recommend it to kids just coming out of high school who might need more structure or want that campus experience. However, it can be great if you're an adult who is self-motivated and has good study skills.

In a few years, I will probably consider pursuing another degree and I will most likely choose another online study program. Capella doesn't offer a program in the next area of study that I'm looking at... but I know that John Hopkins does. Although John Hopkins' online program is considerably more expensive. So, I will have to shop around and strike a balance between what I think I will learn from one program vs. another and what the costs are.

[suzanemiller]

Thanks to everyone for ur feedback on this topic. In fact, every person is sharing his/her views, some +ve , some -ve. Browsing net also generates such views only. I am pretty confused how to go further....


still in dilemma.....