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University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   07 Oct 2008, 15:03
Does anyone pay attention on this pathetic UOP ads at the top

I dont understand how they trick so many ppl to sign and pay for an 'online' degree
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2008, 15:08
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2008, 15:51
some people just need a paper MBA for career progression. most of the times, the companies pay for the online courses. It wouldnt suit u and I, but it does work for others.

spiridon wrote:
Does anyone pay attention on this pathetic UOP ads at the top

I dont understand how they trick so many ppl to sign and pay for an 'online' degree
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2008, 15:55
one of my formers managers has an mba from university of phoenix. for him, it was just a merit badge he needed to earn before he could get that next promotion, so he chose the path of least resistance.
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 21 Dec 2008, 20:36
but most companies wont pay for online schools too, at least not for those without national accreditation. After all, u can hire someone to complete this program for you online!

Originally posted by spiridon on 21 Dec 2008, 17:52.
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2008, 19:54
I wanna know sad companies that actually pay for degrees at University of Phoenix...

Oh wait...Intel and other Fortune 500 companies....
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2008, 20:37
ninkorn wrote:
I wanna know sad companies that actually pay for degrees at University of Phoenix...

Oh wait...Intel and other Fortune 500 companies....


are you trying to say that fortune 500 companies reimburse tuition for UOP or what?
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2008, 22:30
Yes, those companies do.
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Re: University of Phoenix [#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2008, 11:36
Funny article on how Intel dropped University of Phoenix from its list of schools for reimbursement.

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2 ... oenix.html


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1) its stock price has tumbled amid revelations about its low graduation rate -- 16 percent, among the nation's lowest -- and concerns that its largely part time faculty is delivering less than a first-rate education.
2) "I attended University of Phoenix for five classes. I have found that they literally give A's away,"
3) "I enrolled thinking UOP would be a great fit for my lifestyle. After enrolling I started my first class. This was a waste of time. The 'teacher' was awful. ... I wanted my degree very badly so I decided to give the school one more chance. My second class was just as bad. The teacher was better, but the problem is I learned nothing. My book was never used and I still got an A."
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