If you thought you'd never see the words accredited and online used in the same sentence on this blog, you should think again. While it is true that I am not a fan of online instruction in any form, I am willing to give credit whe
re it is due.
The University of Wyoming at Laramie, accredited regionally and by AACSB, has developed online business degree programs for undergraduates and also for graduate students. Here is the way it works:
A person who wishes to earn an online BSBA from the University of Wyoming must first complete two years at a local community college or other accredited university. He or she can then enroll in the online BSBA program for the final two years of undergraduate work. Note: there are no shortcuts. Do not try to pass off other online credits in lieu of actual study at a brick-and-mortar institution for the first two years (60 credits) of academic work.
At the graduate level, students who have completed requirements for a BSBA degree, and who have actual work experience (check with the school's web site for information) may work toward an Executive MBA degree in an online format. The tuition is $590 per credit hour, and the entire program consists of 30 credit-hours (total expense = $17,700).
Now for the good part. These business degrees are accredited by AACSB. Few other online schools can make that claim.
From what I've heard, the University of Wyoming BBA is a great distance learning option. Tuition, even for out-of-state residents, easily falls into the genuine bargain category.
Posted by: e-Learning Pundit | September 29, 2007 11:39 AM | Permalink to Comment