How is a degree from UMUC regarded in the DMV area? (credit, schools)

[Skooby]

I'm looking at their MBA program.

How do people view a degree from UMUC...both in private sector and government?

[mwruckman]

Originally Posted by Skooby

I'm looking at their MBA program.

How do people view a degree from UMUC...both in private sector and government?

Its a heck of a lot better than getting your MBA or MFA (Finance and accounting) from the University of Phoenix any other diploma mill!

[dropping_k]

Pretty well. I'm a graduate of UMUC and worked in non-profit and private sector. No negative feedback at all since it is tied to the University System of Maryland and accredited.

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by dropping_k

Pretty well. I'm a graduate of UMUC and worked in non-profit and private sector. No negative feedback at all since it is tied to the University System of Maryland and accredited.

I too am a graduate. UMUC has consistently demonstrated that its graduates contribute to their respective fields of study. Again, they are accredited and part of the University of Maryland system.

[DistrictSonic]

It's not a for profit school, it is considered part of the University of Maryland system. It's not respected as say a degree at Harvard, but people will not question it either. It is seen as a way for working professionals to get their masters or certificates in the area, which is not a bad thing.

[Infinite_heights77]

What's up with these places like University of Pheonix and Cappella?

Originally Posted by mwruckman

Its a heck of a lot better than getting your MBA or MFA (Finance and accounting) from the University of Phoenix any other diploma mill!

[Infinite_heights77]

I know some a few people who came out of their social work program, and their doing well. Best of luck on your program.

Originally Posted by Skooby

I'm looking at their MBA program.

How do people view a degree from UMUC...both in private sector and government?

[Aimewitue]

Really for MBA programs the top 100 are all that matter especially the top 20. But if you're already a professional most any school will do even those outside the top 100.

Look for something your employer will cover will educational funds.

[Baramo]

Hello,

What you've probably researched and read is accurate from my point of view as an UMUC MBA graduate. This isn't Stanford Business School, Harvard, or the Wharton School of Business. It won't magically open doors to $250k a year jobs. It will fill the graduate school gap in your resume, fulfill federal government requirements for advanced education, and is respected because it is the University of Maryland.

I would stay away from Phoenix and other for profit schools. Private conversations pointedly make fun of Phoenix and similar schools. While many employers may not say it publicly, they do not like Phoenix.

I proudly list my education as UMUC and not just University of Maryland. The Maryland Smith School of Business is a much better and higher quality program. That being said, I don't mind listing UMUC, as it was a lot of work to get my MBA. Granted, if you just want the degree and want to 'skate' through the program, you can do that, too. I wanted to do well and graduated with a 4.0. That is hard work, but also some luck depending on the professors. Some are easy graders, others almost impossible to get an A.

My current position as a VP of a small association was partly predicated on my having an MBA. The CEO noted that seeing "MBA" was important in addition to my other skills. Thus, I will say it helped me directly get a better low six figure job. If you already have that kind of salary, it won't boost it IMHO. You would be doing it for the love of education and have an MBA - which is nice to say. It has come up several times already in my work.

Hope that was helpful.

[DistrictSonic]

Originally Posted by Baramo

Hello,

What you've probably researched and read is accurate from my point of view as an UMUC MBA graduate. This isn't Stanford Business School, Harvard, or the Wharton School of Business. It won't magically open doors to $250k a year jobs. It will fill the graduate school gap in your resume, fulfill federal government requirements for advanced education, and is respected because it is the University of Maryland.

I would stay away from Phoenix and other for profit schools. Private conversations pointedly make fun of Phoenix and similar schools. While many employers may not say it publicly, they do not like Phoenix.

I proudly list my education as UMUC and not just University of Maryland. The Maryland Smith School of Business is a much better and higher quality program. That being said, I don't mind listing UMUC, as it was a lot of work to get my MBA. Granted, if you just want the degree and want to 'skate' through the program, you can do that, too. I wanted to do well and graduated with a 4.0. That is hard work, but also some luck depending on the professors. Some are easy graders, others almost impossible to get an A.

My current position as a VP of a small association was partly predicated on my having an MBA. The CEO noted that seeing "MBA" was important in addition to my other skills. Thus, I will say it helped me directly get a better low six figure job. If you already have that kind of salary, it won't boost it IMHO. You would be doing it for the love of education and have an MBA - which is nice to say. It has come up several times already in my work.

Hope that was helpful.

THIS.

For profit schools such as the university of phoenix of the worlds are to be avoided. They are not reputible.

But in terms of UMUC, it's not the best, but it's not bad either. This explination is dead on.

Most people view UMUC as a working professionals program. Nobody really frowns on it. I think it's treated like many other extension programs for working professionals that are out there. People use it to enhance their education and experience that they already have.