Western International University
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Highlights
- Emphasis on business and technology
- Online courses are available
- Campuses also located in China and India
- Most students are employed adults
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
About the School
Western International University was established in 1978 and in 1995 became part of Apollo Group Inc. The school provides bachelor, master and associate degrees and a professional certificate in accountancy. Programs are available in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business, Accounting and Behavioral Science. The programs strive to offer the knowledge and skills identified by employers.
Academic Programs
- Associate of Arts Degree - The program allows students to explore various educational subjects before selecting a major.
- MBA in Innovative Leadership - The program's objective is to improve the students' leadership abilities and provide them with the skills required to successfully implement changes at work.
- MBA in Finance - Designed to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as stock brokers, department managers, investment consultants, financial planners and market or finance risk evaluators.
- MS in Information Systems - Program's objective is to help advance the careers of students in the areas of information systems development and management.
- BA in International Business - Emphasizes the global ramifications of business and investment decisions.
- BS in Management - Objective of the program is to offer students the theories and skills required for making successful business decisions and for becoming excellent managers.
- BS in Business Administration - Offers knowledge in subjects such as financial planning, management, business accounting principles and practices.
- Honors College Program - The top students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts programs have the opportunity to participate in Honor College courses. The classes offer an expanded education. The honor courses are only provided at the main campus located in Phoenix and the online program.
Learning Options
- Classes are available on-campus and online or as a combination of both
- Intensive nine week long courses
- On campus classes are held once per week
- Day, evening and weekend classes are available
- New sessions begin each month
- Flexible schedules
- Recorded teaching sessions are available for online students
- Interaction with other students and teachers through message boards and emails.
Faculty
The experienced instructors have advanced degrees in their teaching fields. Many of the school's faculty have international business experience.
Student Life
The majority of students are employed adults. The school also has international students. Assistance from academic, finance and enrollment personnel is provided. Honor societies and alumni organizations are available.
Admissions and Financial Aid
A high school diploma or a GED credential is required. Master degree applicants need to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited school. Loans and scholarships are available for qualified students.
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Western International University • Athens, OH
Studying Biology (completion in: 2013)
• 9/25/2011
"I am satisfied with the education I got. However, the rural environment was definitely an adjustment."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | If you are going for a biology degree, there are not a lot of research opportunities. However, the overall school is a great and offers a fun environment. |
| School Reputation | 8 | It is a pretty well known school. However, the party reputation is not always happily accepted. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | The classes are a bit too big to personally get to know the professor. However, the professors are competent and knowledgeable. |
| Instruction | 8 | The professors are professional and experienced. However, it is sometimes hard to truly interact due to the large class sizes. |
| Cost | 6 | The overall price of tuition and the education you get is fair, especially for out of state students. However, room and board are overpriced. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | You are able to make your own schedule and it is not difficult to get the classes you want. They also offer plenty of online classes, which is very convenient. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | There are a lot of resources for extra help on campus and the library is fantastic. However, class sizes are a bit too big. |
| Social Life | 10 | Everyone is friendly and inviting. The weekends are never boring and there is always an activity on campus. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The school provides plenty of career opportunities. There is a career office which provides a lot of useful help. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Although I am still currently enrolled, I believe they have a good alumni network. There are always alumni activities around campus and they do a great job of keeping them connected. |
Western International University • Sacramento, CA
Studying Ministerial Studies (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 9/23/2011
"I have no regrets about choosing to attend this school. It was a life changing and shaping experience for me."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have no doubt that others would benefit from this school. I say this from personal experience. |
| School Reputation | 10 | The school left a great impression on me. I would definitely refer others to the school. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | The professor and staff showed genuine concern for students. They also provided a fun atmosphere which made it easy to learn. |
| Instruction | 9 | Teaching was well done. It was clear and interesting. |
| Cost | 7 | The cost was very good for the quality of education. Other schools were at least twice as much in cost. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | They were very understanding about work, ministry, and family commitments. They were well balanced in this area. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Great atmosphere. Plenty of space and student resources, such as the library and basketball court. |
| Social Life | 9 | I had the chance to meet great people and teachers. The people made it fun to attend school. |
| Placement Services | 5 | They didn't offer very many resources in this area. They mostly gave referrals to other agencies who could help. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | They provided ways for students to stay in touch with faculty and they have resources to aid in future endeavors. |
Western International University • Online
Studying Business (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 9/20/2011
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend the school based on convenience. Everyone I know works or is significantly busy. Being able to go to class at night was extremely convenient. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I haven't heard anything specifically about my school. I have, however, heard multiple times that people do not find favor with an online school degree. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 7 | I had to take some time off due to personal family issues. I went through a divorce and left an abusive spouse. I only had 2 classes left to take for my AA. When I contacted them to go back approximately 15 months later, I was told I now have to take 5 classes because their initial class requirements (the how to study/time management/intro to college fluff classes) had changed and the ones I originally took and spent thousands of dollars on no longer applied. |
| Instruction | 8 | I learned a significant amount of information on business in each of my classes. I have been able to utilize this knowledge in the workplace. |
| Cost | 1 | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was working full time. The Kline capability was wonderful. I could still go to work full time, be a mom in the evening, and study at 3 am. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I was taking my classes online. I don't really like the online library. I did not find it to be user friendly. |
| Social Life | 1 | My courses were online. The only socializing we participated in was on the message boards. I did not enjoy that part of the courses. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I was not even made aware there was job placement. If a student doesn't know that is an available tool, then they get no points in this area from me. |
| Alumni Network | 1 |
Western International University • Online
Studying Associate's In Business (completion in: 2006)
• 10/21/2011
"I was satisfied with the school. The instructors were very helpful and the advisors were great."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
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| Would Recommend? | yes | The schedule is flexible. The courses are challenging. |
| School Reputation | I am not sure of the reputation. I moved on to the University of Phoenix. | |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | The courses were challenging. I learned more than what I expected to learn. |
| Instruction | 7 | The instructors were very qualified to teach. The courses prepared me for business communication. |
| Cost | 3 | The tuition was somewhat expensive. The prices were easier to take because of my flexible schedule. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The courses were very flexible for my schedule. I took online courses. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The library sources were second to none. The academic advisors helped me select the courses I needed to succeed. |
| Social Life | I was not involved in any social activities. I pursued an online degree. | |
| Placement Services | I did not use the service. I immediately pursued a higher degree elsewhere. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not used the alumni network. |
Western International University • Online
Studying Associates In Business (completion in: 2009)
• 11/16/2011
"The school offered a military discount for their students, but I never once received the discount. When I would try to talk to someone about it I always got the run around. I also was told that military spouses don't get the discount, which is not what their website says."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I believe it is too expensive for what you get out of the school. I also think that if possible it would be better to try and go to a traditional college and get your degree. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I am not really sure how employers feel. I do know that I don't think a lot of employers really think of a lot of online degrees in general. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 1 | I do not feel like I learned all that I could had I gone to a classroom setting. I sometimes wondered if the teachers were even qualified. |
| Instruction | 1 | I do not feel like I learned much. I believe that the online degree has caused me to not be able to get a job. |
| Cost | 1 | I think that the classes were highly priced. I also feel like I really didn't get what I should have out of the class. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I loved taking the online program. If it wasn't for the online classes I don't know how I would have gotten my degree. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | With the online classes a lot of these things were not used as much. I do wish the academic advisors were more helpful. |
| Social Life | 5 | I rated this average because I have no connections with the people socially. After my classes were finished I never talked to anyone. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I do not feel like they help you find a job once you finish your program. I also think that once you finish their school that they are not there to help you at all. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I do not feel that the alumni is there to help. I can not find on their website where they help to find jobs. |
Western International University • Phoenix, AZ
Studying Legal Studies (completion in: 2011)
• 11/18/2011
"I loved college more than HS. The classes were very interesting and I didn't have difficulty understanding the material."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Well it wasn't a terrible experience, and everyone was nice. And like I said, the classes were wonderful. |
| School Reputation | 6 | I think the employers that I interviewed with were impressed I went to school here. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | I love Law, and I think that you get a good career starter with a legal studies degree. |
| Instruction | 5 | Some of the things I learned were review from high school, BUT the teachers were amazing. |
| Cost | 5 | I'm not swimming in cash, but I'm also not dirt poor. I think it was about normal. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | I took evening and online classes, so I had the whole summer and all my mornings free. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | I spent most of the time in the library... like a book worm. |
| Social Life | 7 | I went off campus for parties... |
| Placement Services | 6 | |
| Alumni Network | 6 |
Western International University • Waco, TX
Studying High Performance Computing (completion in: 2014)
• 11/19/2011
"Everything is good for me. I just have a problem with the lack of sports."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It would be a great experience. It will help them A LOT. |
| School Reputation | 10 | Everyone knows and loves the school. It's also the first school many big businesses visit to find employees. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | The school that I am attending is a very hands on school. Instead of students reading things and having to figure stuff out, they actually work with things and figure things out with their hands. For example, my major is High Performance Computing - instead of me sitting down every class period and my professor just telling us how to build a computer, we build it ourselves, step by step. |
| Instruction | 10 | This is only my first semester in college and I have already learned more in one semester than I have in my entire lifetime. About a year before the student graduates the school helps them with their resumes, they recommend people to companies, they will help students find jobs, and they will try their best to make sure the student has one. |
| Cost | 10 | It only costs me $1000 a semester. My school does not charge much. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | My class schedule is so broken up and I have a lot of free time so that I can work at my job on campus. If a student need to change their class times they can easily do it. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The library provides everything for students. They provide movies, books, magazines, etc. |
| Social Life | 7 | I have met many different types of people at my school. However, it is not the type of school a person who wants to play sports should go to. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They work hard to make sure that the students get jobs. They work hard to make sure that by the time the students graduate, they will have everything that they will need. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | There are many students that have graduated from my college and returned to be teachers. They have a high number of graduates. |
Western International University • Online
Studying Bachelor Of Science In Business (completion in: 2010)
• 11/17/2011
"The school fulfilled my need to obtain a bachelors of science. Most importantly, the courses fit my complex work schedule."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school will offer you the opportunity to obtain a degree that may open doors. It's professors also provided the foundational knowledge that has allowed me to expand my opportunities and practice within my field. |
| School Reputation | 10 | The school's employers were wonderful. Every time I called, they were extremely helpful and directed me the right way. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | I was very satisfied with being able to complete school online. Being a professional, the flexibility of taking online courses allowed me to efficiently obtain a bachelor's degree. |
| Instruction | 10 | The principles studied were a great introduction to general business practices. Even though the online courses did not offer experience, they offered the basis for understanding what my profession may hold. |
| Cost | 8 | I do wish the school was more affordable, as I had to borrow money to complete the educational requirements. However, Western International University offered me the opportunity to complete a bachelors of science with my complex work schedule. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The course schedule worked out incredibly well with my work schedule. The ability to take online courses was a major plus, and it was the main reason I attended Western International University. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The academic facilities were available, however I did not use them since I took online courses. The professors were accessible and offered tremendous support. |
| Social Life | 2 | I received news on several gatherings. Being an online student, I did not take advantage of many social experiences. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The fact that the school assisted me in obtaining a bachelor's degree has opened the doors to potential career opportunities. On the other hand, the school has not directly informed me of specific positions. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | I have not had the opportunity to network with alumni. It would be wonderful if the school offered more opportunities to meet alumni. |
Western International University • Online
Studying AA In Business (completion in: 2007)
• 11/13/2011
"Like I said, I loved the school. I just didn't like the price."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I would have at the time. Now, however, there are schools that offer more degrees online for cheaper prices. AND, they are local. |
| School Reputation | 5 | Eh, is there even a reputation? I don't think so. lol |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | WIU online was great. The only thing I have against it is the price. A typical community college would not charge near the price WIU charges for the same Associates Degree. At the time I went there, there were no other options. Now, however, online programs are popping up everywhere. I think WIU should lower their price. |
| Instruction | 10 | WIU online had quality instructors. I liked it because it was very organized, and the assignments were explained well. I've gone to other online colleges since, and they have not done as well with this. WIU gets two thumbs up for the fact that the facilitators are great. |
| Cost | 1 | Way more expensive than other schools. At the time, it was the best I could do. Now, there are so many CHEAPER online options. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I went online, which was awesomely flexible. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | It was online, but there was a good online library. |
| Social Life | 1 | I have only one friend from my AA classes. I think this is because I went online. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I still have no job. In fact, I am worse off than before. Online schools fail at this... |
| Alumni Network | 1 | Is there an Alumni network? lol |