The APU MBA program, promotes initiative and self-directed learning. While there is guidance offered by the highly qualified faculty, the student's benefit will be directly proportional to the amount of effort put in. The condensed time format is challenging but manageable, and allows a student to take one course at a time and still complete the degree within the 7 year limit. This program is ACBSP accredited in addition to the regional accreditation of the school. The downside, which is not unique to this school, is because of the cohort nature of the courses, being able to respond to discussion posts is dependent upon timely submission of posts from classmates - this is not always a given. Further, due to the open enrollment nature of the university (which I generally regard as a positive), there can be a vast gulf between the knowledge and experience of cohort members. This can stymie advancement of discussion. All in all, a very good MBA program, courses taught are consistent with MBA programs at other accredited institutions.