I liked that they prepped me really well for where I was going to have to go to use the degree- lots of looking ahead. Not just learning for sake of learning (although that is good too), but they want you to be able to have knowlege that is valued in what you do. Didn't like how narrow the focus could be with some instructors- I realize that if they come from a facet of the occupation (ie legal aid) that they have a certain slant, but the students really need to stay open. On the other hand, that is all part of the university environment- you need to be around opionionated people and it is not their responsiblity to be COMPLETELY unbiased. It didn't provide practical help in my career, but it definitely made sure that I had the education to be competitive. A lot of this is due to me finding outside interests that complimented it, but that was because of suggestions from or help from the instructors- volunteeering with Victim's Assistance in my community, for example. Also, instructors pointed out alot of the more minor aspects of my possibly applying to police force that I could choose to specialize in- and I really hadn't even thought that far ahead. Appreciated the foresight.

I graduated with my MBA August 2007. To be honest if I had start over again I would have not chosen Capella. I attended University of Phoenix on ground campus and although I did not care for UOP as much, I chose Capella based on emotions. I felt that the program is way expensive and even after I graduated I sought assistance from Career Center with my resume.

Capella does not have a strong Alum Association and I felt that once you graduate it would be nice that Alum has some sought of support. I enjoy most of the my learners and even nice to meet many of them face to face at graduation. The program is very good but I felt that if there a strong Alum association and further assistance with Alum this would be a great school to attend.

But if you are starting out as entry level in your career I would have rather attended local college in Atlanta. Now that I am pursuing additional courses in Accounting paid for by tuition assistance and not out of my pocket, I will not choose Capella.

Would I attend another online school probably so but I would attend a school that has traditional program at Brick and Mortar program with option of flexible schedule and cheaper.

I enjoyed the experience, good professors, and very flexible. People were involved and enthusiastic. The coursework ranged from simple to difficult, depending on the class. The WebCT software was adequate at best, this could have been better.

I recently graduated from Capella University and got my MBA degree online. The time it takes to complete the MBA is pretty flexible, but I went without any breaks and graduated in 19 months. Overall I feel like the coursework and tests are only somewhat challenging, but quite time consuming. I say this because despite the "blackboard" which is the online posting community, you really do feel like you are somewhat on your own while attending.

I don't mean that my teachers weren't helpful, but without forced interaction with other students, "school" is quite different. Also, because I didn't have study groups like I would in traditional schooling, I tended to over study. Lets be honest though, the reason I chose this type of format was because I wanted to do school on my own schedule, finish ASAP and also because it was much less expensive than my alternatives.

There are some shortcomings in the online setting, but overall I feel like it was a predictable and polished experience. Also, if I was going to get another degree, I would most likely do it in the same fashion.

As the military wife of a deployed soldier and mother of four, online education has provided me an opportunity for education that I would not otherwise have. I obtained my undergraduate degree the “traditional” way – sitting in classrooms being lectured “at”. But what my own life experience has taught me is that the struggle to juggle work, a family and school makes less traditional educational approaches the key to having the best of both worlds.

I walked into this alternative ill-prepared – misguidedly believing that distance learning would be an easy way to earn the education I seek. There’s nothing “easy” about online learning. To be successful you must have great time-management skills and the ability to direct yourself through the process. If I need about twenty hours per week to complete my course requirements, then it is my responsibility to budget that time just as I schedule time for everything else.