Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
American Military University • Charles Town, WV
Studying Business Administration (completion in 2011)
• 8/10/2011
"I was able to get an education despite my busy schedule. AMU also guided me through the use of Tuition Assistance and the GI Bill."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | AMU is a great option for military members. I would advise anyone seeking a degree while working full time to attend AMU. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | AMU is a little known school geared towards active duty military members. I have never heard anything bad about the business program, but I have also never heard anything particularly good. |
| Program Quality | 8 | AMU provided a feeling of community and teamwork despite being an online college. I would have rated the school a perfect 10 were it not for a small minority of professors who had trouble returning work in a timely manner. |
| Instruction | 8 | The business courses that I took were well taught and thorough. A few of the liberal arts courses were less than stellar, but for the most part the classes were informative and enabled me to accomplish my learning objectives. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The coursework I took was challenging but not overwhelming. I felt a sense of accomplishment after finishing each course. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | All courses were online so all learning occurred via computer/textbook. I don't believe that business is a very hands-on degree program regardless of where you study. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | AMU offers classes online and students can fit an education into any schedule. I completed my degree while serving as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The school had no physical facilities but it had an extensive amount of online resources. I never felt at a loss for education aides. |
| Social Life | 1 | Given that AMU is an online school, I never actually met anybody in person. Each course had mandatory discussion boards and one was able to work and converse with other students, but that was limited to classwork. |
| Placement Services | 7 | The school provides good placement services. I have not had an opportunity to take advantage of them, but they seem to be thorough. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | AMU provides a program that allows students to be mentored by alumni. I am currently participating as a mentor and I feel that this is a great way for students to build connections while they study. The school also puts great effort into job placement. |
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