When one thinks of "business" an all too common reaction is that business is bad, or that it is stuffy. Today we watch television shows like Madmen and assume the corporate world is the only place to work. An impressive specialization of Champlain College's BSBA degree is the Game Production focus. Most often these programs are only available through specialty schools such as Fullsail. This is unfortunate as speciality schools present a pricey program combined with an overwhelming amount of competition to hide under or get swept away by. This program however allows the learner to practice managing and leading project based business delivery in a more personalized setting.

It is very difficult to say anything negative about Full Sail. The school's location, reputation, and partnerships speak for themselves. If there is one negative, it is the sheer size of the campus and internal competition that can push some people to new heights but it can also weed out many others whom may not be as prepared for the intensity and "all hours of the night" production schedule that students will endure. Overall this is not a huge negative as this is truly how the industry works, but potential students can become easily enamored by the "wow" factor of Full Sail that they loose sight of the intense demand of such programs as the Web Design Development Bachelors. In this program students will become familiar with interface design and usability for a variety of formats including web, mobile, and tablets. Likewise, with the popularity of Content Management Systems on the rise, this program creates a good balance of attention to both the front-end users as well as the back office and back-end management of the systems. Overall Full Sails earns an A- for this program not because of its quality, but because of its price and slightly masked required intensity.

GGU presents a balanced approach of quantitative and liberal arts focus within the Bachelor Business programs. There are two main programs, BA in Management or a BS in Business. Both of these programs allow a large number of credits to be transferred into the GGU MBA programs. This is always a nice bonus, and while most schools offer this reciprocity, it is usually a fairly small number of credits that are transferable. This reviewer would advise the prospect student to steer away from the certificate programs and to dive directly into the BA or BS programs. The nice thing about these two programs is that while there is a balance between liberal arts and quantitative focus on the core courses, the two different program routes offers a solid choice for those learners whom are more (or less) right or left brain!

As a prospective graduate student of Hope International University I was disappointed to not be able to review course or curriculum outlines for their MBA program. Albeit I could request information, this is not the same to a leading edge learner such as myself. I prefer anywhere, anytime access to information. While this inability to view program outlines online I was intrigued enough by their available concentration of International Development to proceed with requesting information. My intrigue stems from the fact that I am curious as to what this concentration holds in light of the fact that this is a Faith based school. Faith based organizations around the world are making some of the biggest impacts in the developing countries and I want to be a part of that! Unfortunately I have yet to receive the information and I must give this department an average rating at this time.

Probably one of the coolest schools around if for no other fact than their international offices. Granted, many other schools have multiple offices and campuses around the world (i.e. Laureate International Universities) these schools are mostly disjointed. IIT does a great job of connecting campuses and likewise students in the technological beds of the globe. The CSL department offers a good broad covering of foci ranging from Applied Mathematics to Computer Science to Human and Social Science. And with connections in these fields from areas around the world, the global community that is attained while studying at IIT is invaluable.

Teachers of any age should inspect this program! This is the ideal structure for a degree that presents a broad understanding on what technology is, how to use technology in the classroom, and how to facilitate education with this knowledge (merging theory with practice). Although a younger (age) teacher may feel they have a solid grasp on technology and therefore they can simply add it to their classroom, these same young teachers do not have the professional experience yet to manipulate technology for all the learning styles that exists within a classroom. The M.ED Technology degree from Lesley University does a great job of addressing this issue by allowing the educator to elect for subject specific courses towards the closing of their degree. This reviewer, whom has been an IT Director for a school district, has taught in the classroom, and has been responsible for bringing technology into the classroom of a school that had actually stopped teaching "computers"; highly recommends any potential educator to check out this program!

The MS in Online Teaching from Wilkes is a program that is offered in partnership with Performance Learning Systems. The unfortunate thing is when a prospective student navigates (via Google, as there is no shared link from Wilkes) PLS's website simply points the student back to Wilkes. Ever called your bank and get in one of those horrible "choose your department" loops? YEP! That's what this feels like. That being said, this reviewer whom has lead technology in education for over a decade, believes that this program presents little value to the learner. Essentially, the student will be paying to take a class online, to learn how to teach online. These schools are assumed these days and will do little to advance the knowledge and career of an instructor. A better option would be for the learner to enroll in a program that focuses on Online Instructional Design. While these programs are a bit more technical in nature, they cover all the learning theory that the Wilkes degree would plus it bolsters the learners skills and proficiencies of teaching online by mastering the design and creation of such elements.

Cleary University's MBA with a specialization in non-profit management offers a unique admission process and intriguingly titled courses. However, from review of the degree program there is only one course that stands out as a distinctive. Within the grand writing, advocacy, and fundraising course the learner will study donor tracking and development of effective campaigns within various political environments. While "profit" is at the forefront of a business (think the bottom line), revenue is at the forefront of a non-profit organization. It is important to study the variety of revenue generation strategies that can be found within this course. Over all the program is a high-credit requiring degree, yet the price is reasonable.

Wow. A very strong school, with a strong degree program, with numerous campuses to choose from! Colorado Technical University has a very informative website, and it ought to since it is teach business (which includes marketing)! CTU's Bachelor of Science in Business & Management is an extremely strong program with a, dare I say, plethora of specializations. Regardless of your preference for Accounting, IT, HR, Logistics, Property Management, Project Management...this list goes on! Super user friendly, super informative (marketing) for the degree program, and a class act program to boot! The best aspect?!? The program is real world because of it's project based learning model!

This is a difficult degree to write a review for. I actually looked into this degree for myself as I am interested in ethics across cultures. And while the program is able to accomplish this via the online medium, it simply places too much emphasis on the resolution of ethics issue versus the prevention of issue via universal truths. For the expense of the program, I decided that a better investment for me would be hands on training in the field, in several other countries. I suppose this degree might make sense for someone with limited or no experience leading albeit the school discourages this as ethics leadership, as it pertains to the direction of an organization, is not a realistic starting point for a younger leader whom still needs to find their voice.

Dakota State University's MSET program is a very rigorous degree. While one of the objectives is to "understand the capabilities of the computer and its impact upon education", this can be misleading as the program is not for legacy educators whom lack basic technology integration strategies. This program is for the educator whom is leading their cohort with technology initiatives and whom desire to be recognized, advance their career, and advance their school or district. Learners will become "proficient in a programming language" and will take multi-media production courses and can even specialize in such an area. As an individual whom has led technology departments in both the for-profit and non-profit (education) worlds, my only caution to the prospective student would be this: If you are interested in augmenting your classroom, this will be an intense program for you, perhaps too intense. Likewise, if you desire to become that technology leader outside of the classroom you may be better served by pursuing a degree in Instructional Design for Online Learning.

As a prospective student, in my home state, I was extremely disappointed in the quality of information and lack access to it for the MBA program. While a prospective student can dig and find the program outline, course descriptions are difficult to investigate without having several browser tabs open. In a business world that is aggressive, global, technical, and that requires user experience design to be considered; this program is simply not innovative enough for this learner.

For the student whom is an undergraduate, desires to give themselves a focal edge, and prefers options for their studies within a field, the Excelsior College business degrees are a good choice. While many schools offer dual BA/MBA programs, few exist that allow specializations at an early stage within the learners curriculum progression. With specializations that cover the major organizational structure of any business, this program is a solid choice!

The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) MBA is a traditional Masters of Business program with little emphasis emerging global, collaborative, and new economy business practices. That being said, do not let that me a deterrent if you are drawn to the Accounting field. Especially if you would like to focus on accounting forensics. With several course offerings in accounting forensics, fraud examination, and auditing systems and controls, this CPA Exam preparatory course electives are a good FIT for the accounting major!

Goddard College touts they offer a "progressive education for creative minds". While there is no indication to doubt this, and every indication to believe it, there is one concern for a college that touts itself as "progressive". The college is missing a national accreditation. It should be noted this Goddard does hold regional accreditation. If you are a learner who wants a short stay at a campus each semester, then to return home and complete the course work on your own while working with mentors and faculty advisors, Goddard College presents a good option for you. The new BA in Sustainability program covers some interesting topics but presents little that a learner could not gain through a mentor from within the profession itself. Factoring in the non-accredited nature of this degree, the cost, and the lack of in-class hands-on training, the learner would be best suited to seek volunteer work with a non-profit that focuses on their selected environmental area or to work with a for-profit company that is on the cutting edge of "sustainability".

Charter Oak State College is a non-traditional college for people whom want to return to work, want to change careers, or validate experience. One of the distinctives for Charter Oak State College is their "concentrations" within their general studies degrees. Specifically, within the Business the concentrations consists of 36 credits and the course and curriclum follow a Master's level outline. Albeit the intensity of a Masters program is not present this option is a good option for many whom do not desire "Masters" level training.

The Masters program of HSOE is a unique program because of its emphasis on multi-cultural diversification. Regardless of the program chosen to pursue, this emphasis is present. Situated in California, with several campuses, this program offers several courses that focus on mentoring diverse populations, community development, and cross-cultural and international studies. Conducted within a cohort setting (a group of adult peers) that is often only found in doctoral programs, this Masters of Art in Education offers a solid foundation for certificate, non-certificate, and Administrative learners alike.

Babson is a solid choice for the learner that needs options. There are four distinct schedules to choose from, but each of them follow the same curriculum and ensure a balanced study approach. As is common with many MBA programs these days, Babson offers core courses that all students must complete as well as elective courses to allow a learned to focus on an area of their desire within business. Of distinction with this program is the core course offers. The courses present a favorable balance of personal development, business development, and cultural development. Many programs require only one "international" business course unless it is part of one's specialization. However, Babson includes two courses in the core outline as well as a law course that is sure to be of value to any business learner.

The Everglades University online MBA program is an unfortunate design of "cog" mentality. If one desires to simply fit in, to fall in line and do what "leadership" says to do, and to merely manage; as opposed to leading, then...this is the degree for you! The Everglades program is too old school as it focuses on managing rather than creating individuals that can think on their own, compete in the global economy and provide value beyond simply being a "cog". This program is not recommended for anyone who desires to set themselves apart.

Unfortunately UoP degree descriptions are a lot of fluff! There are no concrete descriptions that provide any level of technical knowledge that will be gained and be of value to the student. Generalities are used and as a well versed IT Leader, applicants to my departments whom attended UoP IT courses were not at the required level that is comparable to other applicants. If you want a career in IT, steer away from UoP. You would serve yourself better by acquiring industry standard certifications such as Cisco, MCSE, et cetera.

Colorado Christian has done an excellent job the past few years developing their MBA program on par with top universities. With a focus of developing Servant Leaders they have successfully taken Biblical principles and integrated them into their MBA courses. Students are challenged and can be successful in both non-profit and for profit business environments.

Sierra Nevada College is located in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Lake Tahoe. Breath taking views and outdoor recreation aside the business program at SNC has a lot to offer students. With typical majors such as marketing and accounting found in every business program SNC also offers unique and exciting majors such as Entrepreneurship and Ski Business & Resort Management for those seeking personal and professional advancement.

The Associate of Business Administration program at Dallas Baptist University is in this reviewers one BIG waste of money. A student can easily spend thousands of dollars while obtaining an Associate Degree they could otherwise have spent a quarter of the cost on at a community college. If one truly desires to purse a Christian college education in business DBU might be the place but spend the extra time and money to get a BA, it will pay off.

With yearly state budget cuts and school district layoffs in Florida this is a great 15 credit program in the ever expanding field of e-Leaning. Participants are challenged in the areas such as Instructional System Design while other core elements of virtual teaching are also taught. A program such as this is much needed and should be considered by every educator who is just beginning their career.

The School of Education at Seattle Pacific University is one of the larger and more developed of the graduate programs at SPU. While it has an excellent reputation the reputation comes at a cost that needs to be considered before enrollment. The financial costs involved in this program are high and the payoff in the form of higher compensation in the workforce is not always in equal measurement.

Kudos to California Lutheran University for not only acknowledging that non-profit and social sector enterprises are in fact businesses, but they actually offer a specialization within the MBA program. I especially like the specialized marketing course which focus on the differences a non-profit or social enterprise must navigate via strategic public relations, communications management, and services marketing!

Belhaven University's online program incorporates a unique approach to learning through their incorporation of "my time online". Many online education degrees do not have the degree of flexibility that "my time" allows. This is certainly a program to be considered by an individual that is passionate about business and furthering their education, yet traditional "specific time deadline" school still do not provide the flexibility that their life demands. Top all this off with the incorporation of a Christian World View and you have a top notch program!

For any currently certified nurse, this program presents some unique aspects. 1. It strives to build a community that will last beyond the curriculum 2. An emphasis on rural and under privileged areas of service 3. An emphasis on helping nurses and mid-wives learn the business (entrepreneurial) aspects of healthcare. These are important distinctives especially as the developing world and health care changes.

This certificate program is a great way for individuals whom may have a lower undergraduate GPA or, not as concrete of an interest in a complete degree program within the Biblical studies arena. However, if upon completion the learner discovers a deeper passion to continue their theological studies, this program certificate carries over into the degree program. Therefore the learner will not loose the credits earned. Another good use for this certificate is for any lay learner that has no desire to become a pastor or educator of theology, yet desires to personally grow in the knowledge of theology.

NAU has a variety of great degree programs. This one is no exception. While some students may be discouraged by the 800 hour requirement of "on-the-job" learning, it is one of the best requirements of any program. These hours spent in the field help the learner practice skills and implement theories learned while in the program. Likewise this higher hour requirement will help students understand the rigors of the industry and to encourage some to pursue a different route. This is a well balanced program for anyone seeking to work in this industry.

While researching this school I was very discouraged. To start, their website was extremely slow. Secondly, this specific certificate program (information security) is a very light weight program. As an IT Director myself, having led technology in the for-profit and non-profit organizations both domestically and internationally, I would not hire anyone whom completed this program! IT Security, especially a leadership position such as "Chief Information Security Officer" cannot be attained via a certificate, regardless of prerequisites. This certificate expense is outrageous! Students would be better served by utilizing these funds to earn industry recognized certifications, such as Cisco, MCSE, et cetera (at a fraction of the cost) and then invest the remainder of the funds into time spent testing and honing their industry standard knowledge.

While investigating options for my MBA. UF was a logical choice because it is in my own back yard. But this is where the benefits of the MBA program for "working professionals" (internet based program) ends. The two year program did not indicate the level of collaboration that, in particular international, that many business leadership positions currently require. Combine this issue with the cost when compared to other options and the "internet" MBA from UF did not convince me of its ROI.

Having been the IT Director for several schools and private school district, it is encouraging to see a certificate program that will surely help teachers with CEUs as well as functional technology tools for the classroom. The only downside to this type of program is the credit s (15) versus completing a Masters (~30). Because technology resources change frequently, the learner should expect to gain strategy, methodology and philosophies of implementation...not a long list of specific beneficial sites.

The Kaplan MBA program is one that receives a fair amount of advertisement "air time". Yet, upon review of the website in order to ascertain the quality of the program, a prospective learner is not presented with a convincing argument that they will earn a quality education. I declined to attend this school for the primary reason that the description of the MBA program is very "buzz wordy". Their site states the MBA program teaches: "Innovate to address business issues or establish new procedures within an existing process and Generate a new business or establish new procedures within an existing business" These types of statements are not representative of the knowledge needed in order to successfully run a business.

I grew up in Arizona and many of my peers attended GCU. Likewise, family members have graduated from the RN program and have excelled in this field, rising to lead ICU departments, work for the CDC, and even be hired as a consultant helping other hospitals and care networks remain compliant with all the recent regulation changes. Furthermore, several colleagues teach at GCU and I myself even pursued a teaching position with the university. GCU has a standard of excellence that few other colleges attain. I highly recommend GCU.

The professors are very good. They hold a high standard and help the student achieve that same standard. One situation that I personally experienced was the redirection that two professors provided. I was originally completing an MMPA. The professors had the foresight to see that a newly created MBA program was better suited for me. They helped me through the tough decision as well as the transition process.

I am grateful for the professors of this university which directed me to this program. I switched from the MMPA degree to the MBA with a specialization in Technology and Innovation. What convinced me to make the change was the encouragement of the professors to do so, but also the actual specializations of the MBA program. As I reflect now upon the MBA program and see the additional specializations that are available, I question whether or not they are all needed. It may be a marketing ploy, but perhaps not. When I was almost completed with the MBA program I had every intent to return and complete additional specializations, but there were two deterrents. 1. the expense a a desire to not go further in debt 2. After spending time in "the real world" I quickly realized that unless I was going to specialize in "finance" there was no need for me to go back and formally study "leadership" or "entrepreneurship". The best teacher in these areas is experience itself!

While this school did not offer the specific variation of a degree that I was seeking, and therefore I have not attended it, it has served one of my colleagues extremely well. That being said, why would I review and ultimately recommend Capella to you? It is because of the great second hand experience that I have encountered that would make me consider Capella if pursuing a degree. The professors invest a lot of time in the students and this has greatly benefited my friend, our business relationship, and ultimately because of Capella empowering him to be successful, I have been successful. Thank you Capella!

The teaching is solid, the curriculum not relevant. At least not for me. Many people fail to realize that "public administration" involves more than "serving the public". The fact of the matter is, working within or leading any organization requires knowledge and experience with managing people, leading people, negotiating with people, and running a business. Regardless of legal structure, every organization that exists must be ran as a business. It must become self-sustaining. This degree unfortunately places too much emphasis on affecting change through policy than it does on leading an organization. An organization simply won't exist long enough in order to change policy if the organization is not lead and managed well.