University of Phoenix - IT and Computer Science Reviews
University of Phoenix offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), a Master of Information Systems (MIS), or a Master of Information Systems/Management (MIS/M). These programs include courses in networks and telecommunications, databases, programming and operating systems, the web, business systems development, and programming management.
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Masters Information Sciences/Project Management
By Charlotte - West Virginia, USA on
May 15, 2008
The coursework was hard. There are weekly papers that take a lot of time and effort. I enjoyed having access to the library collection, as well as the writing center resources. I had both good classmates and bad ones, but I managed to grab a fellow student during my first class that proved to be as hardworking and serious as myself. Overall, people should think about their time availability and discipline. If you are a procrastinator, online school is not for you. Professors do not care to push you or check up on what is wrong. The responsibility of success lies in your hands.
University of Phoenix (online) Masters in Information Systems Management
By Ervin - Marillo, TX on
April 25, 2008
Overall the coursework was challenging, and not so time consuming that you couldn't do it. Normally you had three major papers due during a typical six week class - these were researched papers and or projects that were directly relevant to what the class was supposed to teach you, you also had weekly participation requirements that had to be met.
The primary tools used were Outlook Express (sending and receiving email - as well as keeping track of "threads"). I never actually had a problem with any instructor as far as interaction went, they basically had the same participation requirements as everyone else - they were typically on the email about 5 times a week.
Enjoyed the experience, not sure I am ready to do it again. I already owned a computer business, so it just helped to solidify what I already had.
Masters in Information Systems Management
By Ervin - Amarillo, TX on
April 14, 2008
Overall the online learning experience was good, the classes were fairly easy to schedule as the cycle started weekly and lasted for six weeks. What this meant was I could start a class today finish it in six weeks and instead of going directly into the next class, I could push the start back up to about four weeks (a little time off between classes).
Their system is basically a sprint, you were introduced to your class and the class was explained to you (day 1). After that basically the syllabus directed your study, it normally went something along the lines of log and and post substantive posts (almost like blogs) for anywhere from 4 to 5 days a week (dealing with reading assignments and other student posts). You then had assignments also due during the same time period (papers and research).
Feedback was very quick and efficient (for most of the classes), normally within 3 days of the end of the week (for grades) almost instantaneously for posts (feed back from other students and instructors). I enjoyed it so much I actually take continuing ed courses online (due to the availability and the diversity of the education).
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