University of Phoenix - Business Reviews
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UOP
School recommended by
Joe
on
March 13, 2010
Review not yet rated
First let me start by saying that while UOP may not be anyone's top choice for colleges, it is certainly a school that holds its own.For working adults with families like me, this was the best option. The coursework is challenging for those that strive to maintain a 4.0. Yes, the tuition is high but I have friends who attended institutions 20 years ago and are still paying back their loans, and some of them are currently out of work. I have attended on ground classes, which I prefer, and I have had some great instructors and some not so great instructors. The great ones have far outweighed the bad ones. Some of the instructors I have had are well established individuals who have been extremely successful in their careers. In my experience I have come across many who put down one school over another. An education is what you make of it and what you put into it. This school has been the subject of a lot of bad press but I am still proud to be receiving my degree this year and no one is going to take that away from me. I have certainly worked hard as well as my fellow classmates to earn this and I look forward to hanging my degree up in my home.
Learn More about University of Phoenix - BusinessBachelors Degree Financial Aid Counselors Suck!!! (Particularly Ms. R Berry)
School not recommended by
Lizette
on
November 14, 2009
7/11 people found this review helpful
Well, ok let me make it singular not counselors, counselor (mine). It is so obvious that the financial counselors only contact you when you owe something. If you don't owe anything you don't hear from them. The online financial aide breakdowns are confusing, if there is an excess that is due the student, the student will not know until they receive a check or it pops up in their checking account. Do not be surprised if you have to send it all back to pay for the next class. We have to pay for classes that we Failed? The classes are expensive,some of the faculty does not help when needed and the classes are so routine (All of Them) And please give me a break, how do we know that the good comments here are not the staff and faculty of UOP? Once you get in, all the kindness and calls that you receive in the beginning cease. I know they have other students to attend to but come on, and that is only when they decide to pick up the phone. I definitely will be transferring, hopefully I will not have a huge balance due and they will release my transcript.
Culture of Fear
School not recommended by
Modesto
on
November 07, 2009
9/12 people found this review helpful
The University of Phoenix functions under a culture or fear and intimidation. Students are intimidated into signng up of extra classes which are not related to their specialization whereas staff if intmidated into trying to sign up prospective students by hook or by crook. The faculty is not spared either and professional teachers who try to give the student's their money's worth in education are often sidelined and insted preference is given to those who indulge in brown nosing the administration, even if these teachers may not be good teachers and get poor reviews from the students.
This is not the opinion of one but many teachers who give up valuable time from their high paying professions, to help adult students in their quest for higher education, even at low monetary teaching compensations.
Perhaps fear is the best way of running a business.
10 weeks to go but will transfer elsewhere for Bachelor's Program
School not recommended by
Stephanie Kelley
on
October 28, 2009
7/9 people found this review helpful
I am grateful for the way that UoP is set up it has allowed me to finally get my degree even though I work full time and have several small children at home.
You pay for the convenience.
It is in no way easier than a brick and mortar school at all. I have studied and worked harder then I ever have in my life to get this degree. It is true though that your financial aid will run out before your degree is completed at the Bachelor's level. The classes are 1687.00 a piece and you will have to pay for at least 4 of them out of pocket even if you max out Pell and Stafford subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
While I do plan on completing my MBA I will do it somewhere other than here.
Former Student
School not recommended by
Crystal
on
October 27, 2009
7/10 people found this review helpful
I recently transferred from the UOP and if I were you I would get out soon. The classes were a joke it was like high school. The school is way too expensive your student loans will max out before you even graduate you will have to come out of pocket if you want to complete your degree. This school is a scam and should be shut down!! When looking at online colleges look at non-profit institutions, one that has an application process and does not accept 100% of students like UOP. I choose to transfer to Northeastern which I believe to be the best decision I have made for my future. The classes are extremely challenging and the school rates in the top tier. Northeastern is also accredited by the AACSB which is the highest level of accreditation any school can receive (for their accounting and business programs). The enrollment advisers are by no means pushy they will answer any questions you may have without begging you to enroll. If you are looking at the UOP please go elsewhere don't waste your time or money. If you are looking to obtain your business or accounting degree I would check out Northeastern University the curriculum is great.
Enrolling now, and ecstatic to start.
School recommended by
janice ramas
on
October 26, 2009
3/7 people found this review helpful
First impressions do count, from the moment I inquired about UoP I had a representative contact me immediately. Compared to the other online institutions that I've tried to contact, UoP has been the only institution that has actually seemed to strike an interest towards helping me. I've attended a regular university and had no complaints, unfortunately some of life's struggles had impeded my graduation. The simple fact that UoP has a great welcoming staff implicates such a great deal on how their institution is run.
From reading the posts that some haters have posted, seems to me that all their complaining about is a result of their own faults. Let me take that post from the person who got a suspension, honey, that is your fault and however you want redeem yourself on blaming your team, the blame is still on you. And with the person having issues on financial aid, if you had common sense of reading the fine print on your FAFSA you would have known your limits. I don't want to seem rude although I may have already crossed that line, but the bottom line is for the haters of UoP have you considered your problem being your fault or are you just wanting to point a finger and for the numerous good posts you guys have just inspired me to do my best and not take online classes lightly. I'm trembling from excitement and nervousness but I know if all of you can do it, heck I bet I can too.
I recommend UOP, no slackers please
School recommended by
Melissa Johnson
on
September 25, 2009
10/20 people found this review helpful
I am currently enrolled. I've also worked harder than ever before. Between papers due, team papers, and discussions I can barely think. But, this would be the case in any other school, AND, it would take me 3 times longer to finish. Slackers won't like this environment because it takes up so much extra time and makes you actually think! In the end, it boils down to this...
It's expensive, time consuming, exhausting, and teams are sometimes horrible. BUT, on the positive side, all these things exist in the real world and other universities, get used to it. Pay the money, put in your time, quit whining, and get it over with.
Procured MBA from UOP
School not recommended by
Ina
on
September 22, 2009
8/11 people found this review helpful
I would recommend that prospective students research the colleges referenced below because UOP is very costly. I am thankful for my MBA degree which was procured from UOP, but I have acculumated a mass of student loans. The following colleges offer MBA/Bachelor Degrees at a discounted price. Western Governors University Central Michigan University/College
UoP, the school only hard working students should consider
School recommended by
Carmen Farese
on
August 30, 2009
9/15 people found this review helpful
I have attended the University of Phoenix since 2006 and am about to finish my degree completion next week. I attended mostly on campus classes and had only three courses online. I have loved every moment of my educational experience with UoP! The financial aid counselors have been knowledgeable and clear, my academic counselor has been the absolute best!!! This is not a school that you can skate by...you have to put in the work, and hard work it is. I did have a couple of instructors that were less than wonderful, but you will get that at ANY school you attend. For all those 'haters' out there, if online schools are lesser degrees, why does Harvard offer online degrees? Yes, you are responsible to log in and participate in the online environment...can't do it from your home computer? Go to the library!!! You have the educational experience you want to with UoP and you will get out of it what you put into it.
Don't be a hater
School recommended by
Shannon
on
August 17, 2009
8/15 people found this review helpful
Most of the reviews I read where people don't like UoP is the people that have not attended so are ignorant to the online classroom experience and those that have had problems with financial aid. There was also one that stated UoP turns out more cum laude students well obviously you didn't attend there because they don't have cum laude's. You can only earn your degree no fancy ribbons so stop hating. UoP has its faults don't get me wrong but its hard work and I have learned in the traditional setting and online. Online is a lot harder because you have to participate not just be quit in class and you have to do research not just state opinion. Plus, the "take home" type tests they have are a lot harder than just studying all night and going to take the test not ever looking at the wrong answers when your tests are graded. You actually have to study to make sure your getting the correct answers. For those that say that you can ride on your teammates and get an A in the assignments...I don't want you on my team. I hate people like that and I do evaluate them to the teacher to let them know they are slackers. In the real world work environment there are those people so this helps prepare you on how to deal with people like that and not be such a crybaby about it. UoP is more convenient but in my opinion is a lot harder than a traditional as I actually don't have someone holding my hand telling me what times I have to be in class.
YES! For UOP and AXIA!
School recommended by
C
on
August 13, 2009
9/14 people found this review helpful
I am currently finishing my AA in Healthcare Administration through Axia. I do get Fed Assist and I am using UOP online as a way for me, a working mother of two, to finally follow my dream of going to college and furthering my education. I did take several college courses many years ago at a traditional school on campus. I would compare my experience now to my experience then night and day with the accolades going to UOP!
I just finished my 2nd year with Axia and now going stepping it up to UOP for my BA. I have had nothing but a SUPER experience. From enrollment to professors to finance...I would recommend this school to anyone who shows the desire to get it done. It's not easy and the folks that I see sharing their poor experience don't seem to have it together but rather use it as an excuse as to why they dropped out. Everything is cookie-cutter dot-to-dot. There is no way not to get it done, including financial aid. What they share and what I've experienced are absolutely opposite. Financial Aid is initiated through federal sites like FASFA and grant websites then pushed to the school of your choosing. All UOP does is follow up with a loan institution if needed. Why would they mess this up?? It’s money for them, a business. I really don’t get the folks who chat poorly and give bad recommendations unless they couldn’t cut it.
I am now changing courses after 10+ years in high tech sales and marketing for fortune 100 and 500 companies (US) to the healthcare industry. I have talked with a recruiter for a software company who had a bias opinion toward UOP - His exact words where, "I once met a potential candidate who listed MBA completions on their resume and they did not know how to read". There is NO WAY this was true. The grilling and level of information and assignments you have to complete is pretty heavy...to get to an MBA without knowing how to read is impossible.
My professors critique my papers on everything. And there is so much work, to get someone to do it for you would be nothing short of paying a fortune! My experience has been great. UOP is a professional school with an excellent program.
Granted their current marketing "I am a Phoenix" is pretty embarrassing but it will soon go away, I hope...It is a solid education and later if you want to take the GMAT and go somewhere else for an MBA to diversify your learning experience, (I'll be going to ASU on line for my MHA), and then your bases are covered. A potential employer would have to think twice before putting down an online course at two institutions. I'm enjoying my experience but be ready to work hard for your education if you go to AXIA or UOP.
Would NOT recomend this school
School not recommended by
Michael
on
August 01, 2009
13/20 people found this review helpful
I was an on site student until about 2 weeks ago, when I got suspended for 6 months. The reason I got suspended is for plagerism for a power point presentation that my group made. One of my team mates got the power point presentation from a friend of hers that took that class resently, and told the rest of the group that we were going to use the previous power point as a guide only, and I took her word for it, and she ended up lying to the whole group, because the power point was in fact plagerized, which yes I should have checked out the power point to make sure that it wasn't plagerized, but I took her word for it that it wasn't plagerized. But, the complaint that I have about the school is, is that in the letter that they wrote me explaining why I was being put on suspension, one thing that they said was they had my input before making their decision. The fact is, is that they never contacted me what so ever. I never was able to put my input into the whole situation. I would never knowingly plagerize any work that I would turn in, they totally lied in the letter to me. Right now I'm looking at other schools to finish out my degree.
Stop Hating on UoP
School recommended by
T. Scott
on
July 14, 2009
9/17 people found this review helpful
I am a proud graduate of UoP. For those of you who say that it is a joke, that's just a reflection of your attitude and ignorance. It was challenging, but worth it. Accoplishing online schooling show discipline and many top companies admire this fact. Yes, there are many group projects but in the working world, do you every work alone all the time. The group projects prepares you for the different obstacles and people that you may just have to deal with everyday. The cost is worth it because I know I will benefit from it. your experience is what you make it. And it you feel UoP is a joke, it just shows how simple you are. UoP all the way!
AACSB accreditation versus ACBSP accreditation
School recommended by
Alan
on
July 13, 2009
11/16 people found this review helpful
I am a graduate of Florida International University. The business degree I received is AACSB accredited. This is the gold standard for accredition. The University of Phoenix has ACBSP accreditation for their graduated business degrees. I do not know if this makes a difference in the real world. However, I have enrolled for the MBA at the University of Phoenix. I have heard good things about the University.
UoP Worked For Me...
School recommended by
Roy Parker
on
June 04, 2009
9/14 people found this review helpful
The name of the school does not matter. The students willingness to learn is what really counts. I did not attend the on-line sessions, I attended the Dallas, Texas campus. I found the course work at the University of Phoenix to be challenging and comprehensive. The thing about UoP is that it is intentionally designed for the working adult. There is an expectation that the student apply him or herself. There is no spoon feeding at the UoP. You receive your assignment and course material and make it happen. One could easily put forth minimal effort and like at any other university if he or she is of average intelligence receive a passing grade. Some choose to get everything possible from the experience. I have enjoyed my time at UoP, learned more than I thought I would and made friends among the students and faculty as well. Bottom line, if you don’t like UoP, go somewhere else. If you choose to go give it your all… Amazing but true, an education is the one thing many are willing to pay for and not receive.
UoP wows me
School recommended by
Dr. Lee
on
March 25, 2009
40/53 people found this review helpful
I am a graduate of UoP's doctorate program (DBA) and got A's with GPA= 3.9. With that, I applied to teach at UCLA and they accepted me with associate professorship after a gruelling six interviews!
University of Phoenix
School recommended by
anonymous
on
March 23, 2009
32/35 people found this review helpful
I am a recent graduate in the undergraduate program from the University of Phoenix Online. My overall experiences at UOP were very good and memorable. My enrollment, academic and financial aid counselors were excellent, and always returned my calls in a timely manner. Most all of the instructors were very knowledgeable in their fields, and were very helpful and resourceful. They were prompt in answering questions in the classroom and timely in the delivery of their weekly feedback.
In comparing a traditional, on-ground campus versus the online environment, the workload is much heavier, as one is writing a paper or two a week, answering several discussion questions, reacting to other student's perspectives pertaining to the discussion questions, and working with other students in a team setting. As in any organization or work setting, one must be flexible in adjusting to team member character and personalities by working cohesively for the benefit of the learning team projects. If one is dedicated, the retention of the material learned can be vastly helpful and beneficial in one's field.
The classes are concentrated and very well-geared to adult learners. UOP is well-organized in their accesses to student services, library services, and technical support. The tech support operators are well-trained to provide the most optimal service to the students. For those individuals who complain about their online experiences at UOP as bad ones, kindly reflect on their posts carefully. Are the posts reflecting quality and proper grammar skills? If not, this issue may have been one of the issues in the assignment requirements. Since much writing is a relevant necessity in the online environment, one's grammar and writing skills are a mainstay in succeeding in the online environment.
In short, discipline,good planning, organization, and time management are must-have tools for the online student, whether at UOP or anywhere.
Dropped by School
School not recommended by
Kathryn Miller
on
March 22, 2009
45/55 people found this review helpful
I was recently a student of University of Phoenix associate registered in the Associate Degree Prgram in Business. I was in my seventh week of my 5th and 6th classes when I was told that my high school was not considered accredited. This was not found out during admissions. I now have paid for 6 classes and cannot continue until I spend $75.00 to get a GED. Why, I earned my diploma? Other graduates from my high school have gone on to college with no problem.
The sad thing is that I really enjoyed school and I was holding a 4.0 average at the age of 50. Now I have to pay for the student loan I have acquired, and can't afford to continue in school. This should have been caught right away. Make sure you ask if your high school is accredited before you sign the admissions contract. I feel totally humiliated.
My problems with the school
School not recommended by
unknown
on
March 19, 2009
22/42 people found this review helpful
i'm not trying to down the school or nothing but it's true uop do have a lot of problems with the student page. i am a current student i go there now. because i was unable to get onto the student web page during my last week they denied me my grade and failed me even though i did contact someone about it. the instructor said that because i didn't talk to her that there was noting she could do and i provided her with my ref# for tech support she still didn't take it because she said it was up to me to get it done. so the fact that i had problems with gettin on the site didn't matter she failed me anyway. Half the time when they give assignments they don't explain it to where you will understand. i had to get help from one of my classmates. so for all of you getting offended stop because it's their own fault that their system sucks and i am thinking of transferring myself before i encounter any other problems.
MBA
School not recommended by
Ken Woodling
on
March 14, 2009
21/38 people found this review helpful
Phoenix Online is awful. Why? Because their hiring agency hires ineffective instructors. I went to the university two times, both times I get one or two good instructors then along comes the ineffective instructor. I won't mention the gender or age here as not to discriminate you can use your imagination. The financial aid is also ineffective as well as the academic counselors. Financial aid takes more than their share of excess funds and the academic advisers are less-than-worthless. In my opinion don't go to this university. The ones that posted they succeeded from this university are a fairy tale. The grade grievance process is a joke and so is the agency looking over the process. Very disgusting and a waste of private and federal dollars.
Don't believe those who diss University of Phoenix
School recommended by
M. Romero
on
March 13, 2009
26/48 people found this review helpful
I am getting irritated with reading reviews from "haters." University of Phoenix is a good school, and like any traditional school, you get what you put into it. I have one year left to get my Bachelor's degree, and I do not plan on changing schools just because some lazy and mediocre student wants to blame the school for his or her failures! Every bad comment I read here is opposite my experience. First, the work is challenging. I learned much more than I did in a traditional school (New York University). Second, stop complaining about the school being expensive - Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and other Ivy League schools are EXPENSIVE,but no one seems to complain about that. You got to represent you; your degree does not determine how good you work or how successful you will be. Employers who are snobbish about hiring me for my degree and not me are the ones I would not want to work for, and I will tell them that in a heartbeat! Haters, stop whining!
terrible IT dept
School not recommended by
freddie romero
on
March 07, 2009
44/52 people found this review helpful
I am now in the process of looking to complete my AA degree in Business with another online source due to the fact that the IT Dept cannot get their act together.
I have encountered numerous occasions where I was not able to access the classrooms. I fully believe that it is a stretch for this facility to insinuate that this is convenient by way of working from home and at a time of your choice. Well I would like to respectfully disagree considering that you have to reschedule your time to commit to class as the site is not functioning properly. I think that a facility that claims to educate people should have a higher caliber of professionals working there. The instructors are wonderful, why they chose to associate themselves with this campus is beyond anybody’s guess.
GREAT SCHOOL
School recommended by
Raphael Santana
on
January 26, 2009
25/32 people found this review helpful
Fisrt of all, this is an excellent school for the professional and working adults looking to enhance their careers. I got my BSN in 13 months doing 51 credits in one year. Yes it is an expensive school and it is a school for profit, you must understand that. I doubled most of my classes and finished my degree faster than anyone before. I currently went back to get my MBA and MSN/HC, the graduate courses get even more expensive and more demanding but it is a graduate school so what do you expect? It is doable and anything can be accomplished if given the right amount of time and dedication. I do recommend this school to anyone but first make sure you have the financial resources and time management skills to make it in this university other than that you will enjoy the learning environment and the help from students and instructors.
Completed Business Administration Degree in two Years
School recommended by
P J Hale
on
December 02, 2008
21/29 people found this review helpful
I found the course work to be strenuous and rewarding. There were some days when I wasn't sure if I would have time to complete an assignment, but with time I learned how to prioritize my school, work and home schedule to complete all tasks on time. Most of my classmates were strong and willing to work and just like in a brick and mortar setting, there will always be someone not willing to give 100%. These people should be brought to the attention of the facilitator as soon as possible. This way, they won't score a high grade because of someone elses work. My overall experience at U of Ph was gratifying and now that I am through with my BS, I am considering the Graduate program at U of Ph! :-)
MBA program challenging
School recommended by
Mr. Mike
on
November 02, 2008
25/31 people found this review helpful
The MBA program was challenging and insightful. Most of the people who post distasteful reviews about UOP have never attended school online. I obtained my undergraduate degree at a state university in a "brick and mortar" setting. I have been on both sides of the fence. The traditional school setting of simply studying for closed book exams is 3 times easier than writing long papers every single week on various business topics. And by the way everything is not group work..
The truth is that UOP more than prepares you for a job in the business community. Anyone that turns their nose up at your degree will do so anyway unless you graduate from a top 50 program. I already make 80k+ straight out of school... in Florida.. How can you argue with that? And lastly, my decision to attend UOP was tough.
In the end I chose to attend UOP because I had no intention of standing behind my degree. If you want to attend a school, spend years and years obtaining a degree that you can hide behind then UOP isn't right for you.. Try the IVY league schools or another prominent top 50-100 school. If you want the tools to succeed in a convenient and challenging environment, and you aren't scared to stand in front of your degree, then UOP is right for you. It changed my life dramatically! I would recommend it to anyone! Good luck!
