Three good things about UMass Online MBA

I just finished taking my first online MBA class. Here are three things I liked about it:

• Professor - the professor who taught the online class was very responsive to students both in the online discussion forums and also via email when I had questions about the material. He finished grading exams within a few hours of submission and posted detailed feedback.

• Students - I found that quite a few of the other students are MDs. When I asked the professor about it he said that they have some sort of agreement with the AMA that doctors who enroll can count the MBA course towards their CPEs

• Ease of Use - It was fairly easy to enroll in the classes, set up my UMass email address, check grades, and handle the trivia of being enrolled.
  

Slight Correction on UMass Professional MBA

I hadn't been too clear on this previously. I received an acceptance for Spring semester 2008 for the UMass program on January 16th! Whoa! That is way after I received my other acceptances - and it was also the first program I applied to. I don't know what's going on with that. At any rate, I attempted to clarify the type of degree granted and was told that the diplomas read as follows, which contradicts what I had thought about it being a separate degree from the full time or on-site part time programs:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Your Name

has been awarded

Master of Business Administration

Kelley Direct Announces Virtual Open Houses

The Kelley School of Business is excited to announce Virtual Open Houses for working professionals interested in the innovative Kelley Direct programs. No matter where you are located, you can meet KD staff, students, and alums and learn more about how you can earn a world-renowned Kelley MBA degree.

This is a chance to have any questions or concerns you may have answered by a staff person, student or alum.

The first Virtual Open House will be held on February 20^th.

Wednesday February 20, 2008
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