Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Marketing Managers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Northcentral University, Rio Salado College, Arizona State, and Pima Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Arizona State, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Dine College, Tohono O'Odham Community College, South Mountain Community College, and Arizona Western.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Mohave Community College, Prescott College, Phoenix College, and Cochise.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Northcentral University, Prescott College, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Northern Arizona University, Dine College, University of Arizona, and Arizona State.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Prescott College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Tohono O'Odham Community College, Dine College, Prescott College, and University of Arizona.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ
Studying MBA (completion in 2004)
• 11/2/2011
"My goal was to have an MBA degree on my resume, which I now do. If I wanted to leverage a strong alumni network, I would have gone elsewhere."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Learn as much as you can in an undergrad program for marketing, or better yet, in a technology or other business field. Then aim for an MBA with a marketing specialty at University of Phoenix, and mix what you learned in the two programs. Good luck! |
| Program Reputation | 4 | I believe UOP maintains a decent reputation, but is not one that hiring managers seek out intentionally. I have not had any bad experiences - that I know of - based on my school. |
| Program Quality | 6 | The University of Phoenix's online program was not the most challenging, but it provided a degree that sets me apart from other job candidates. My real-life experience has been more valuable than that delivered in academia. |
| Instruction | 6 | The content was relevant and introduced key concepts. The mental challenge was not as high as another "typical" program that I was previously part of. |
| How Difficult | 3 | The work load was average, but the tests and papers were easy to complete. You get out what you put in, so work hard and you may be able to get more value out of your interactions with teachers and other students. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | UOP's curriculum is heavy on case studies, which was valuable. The balance of book vs. case study, and then online discussion among the learning team, is a good way to explore what works and what doesn't in business. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Schedule flexibility is the cornerstone of their online offerings. Do the work on your own time, and turn it in on schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | I was always able to reach my instructors and learning teams as needed. Online resources were great, including research logins and reference material. |
| Social Life | 2 | There were minimal social interactions. However, I got the chance to meet people from all over the country virtually, and I still communicate with several over email, seven years later. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I did not take advantage of any placement services. University of Phoenix has a huge alumni base, but does not communicate with us nor offer any ongoing assistance, to my knowledge. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | I was not aware there was a formal alumni network. The school does no outreach to advertise any support options. |
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