Hellenic American University MBA: Overview of $3K RA MBA

[Flelm]

I'm finishing my first class this week: BUS526, Marketing Management. It actually turned out to have 10 students, and we did group projects instead of individual assignments. I lucked out and got a really good team who carried me, including someone from degreeforum. The instructor was great, the course content was fine but not exactly inspired, and the surrounding administrative support... not the greatest, but you get what you pay for, which I'm fine with. So far I'm happy with my decision to go for the MBA at HAU.

[newdegree]

I'm finishing my first class this week: BUS526, Marketing Management. It actually turned out to have 10 students, and we did group projects instead of individual assignments. I lucked out and got a really good team who carried me, including someone from degreeforum. The instructor was great, the course content was fine but not exactly inspired, and the surrounding administrative support... not the greatest, but you get what you pay for, which I'm fine with. So far I'm happy with my decision to go for the MBA at HAU.

It's a small school they can't offer too much on the budget they are on plus tuition at 3k for a regionally accredited program is like taking an MBA at a local small state college. These classes are 7 weeks long and kind of self-paced in a way. You are not required for most classes to attend live zoom meetings which is a plus. Instructors do respond to emails, phone calls, and messages but most of them are part-time.

[Pats20]

I am down to my last three classes, I will let ya know how the capstone goes. Hoping to finish by June/July.

That’s awesome !  When did u start ?

[carrythenothing]

I am down to my last three classes, I will let ya know how the capstone goes. Hoping to finish by June/July.

That’s awesome !  When did u start ?

June 7 based on their previous post (which is just above the one you quoted): https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid334220

[Pats20]

I am down to my last three classes, I will let ya know how the capstone goes. Hoping to finish by June/July.

That’s awesome !  When did u start ?

June 7 based on their previous post (which is just above the one you quoted): https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid334220

Oops.     I scrolled and scrolled. And it was right under my nose. 1 year. That’s great.

[ss20ts]

It's a small school they can't offer too much on the budget they are on plus tuition at 3k for a regionally accredited program is like taking an MBA at a local small state college. These classes are 7 weeks long and kind of self-paced in a way. You are not required for most classes to attend live zoom meetings which is a plus. Instructors do respond to emails, phone calls, and messages but most of them are part-time.

You can't get an MBA at any state school in my state. Not possible. In state tuition is $625 per MBA credit plus fees at a nearby 4 state school. And it's 36-57 credits. Yikes.

[lidel]

I'm finishing my first class this week: BUS526, Marketing Management. It actually turned out to have 10 students, and we did group projects instead of individual assignments. I lucked out and got a really good team who carried me, including someone from degreeforum. The instructor was great, the course content was fine but not exactly inspired, and the surrounding administrative support... not the greatest, but you get what you pay for, which I'm fine with. So far I'm happy with my decision to go for the MBA at HAU.

I'm the other degreeforum member who started with Flelm. I agree with everything that he said, with the exception of his team carrying him, it truly was a group effort and we all did our parts. I find that the educational side of things is going well, the instructor was great, and I feel like I have learned a heck of a lot in this first class. The professor, Dean, office staff etc have all been reasonably responsive and very friendly. I struggle a bit with the Blackboard Learning interface, it does the job but it feels very dated and clunky. It is what it is as I imagine it's one of the least expensive online learning platforms and it helps them keep the costs down. No regrets and I feel like I'm getting a phenomenal deal for what the program costs. Onwards to course #2!!

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[knaves]

I had planned to enroll in this program, but they simply refused to answer any questions until I paid them money (to a random Venmo).  I know lots of people here have been happy with them,  but I just didn't get why it was so hard to answer basic items.  Every time I asked them something like "when is registration, what courses will I take, etc' it was always- "You'll learn about that after your tuition is paid."  Just really left a bad taste in my mouth

[utility]

I had planned to enroll in this program, but they simply refused to answer any questions until I paid them money (to a random Venmo).  I know lots of people here have been happy with them,  but I just didn't get why it was so hard to answer basic items.  Every time I asked them something like "when is registration, what courses will I take, etc' it was always- "You'll learn about that after your tuition is paid."  Just really left a bad taste in my mouth

I filled out the form on the site, got an email from them, sent them more documents, Venmo'd them the tuition, started classes a few days later. From initial form signup, I started classes 5-6 days later. I didn't really have any major questions though, I'm just looking at the end goal.

So far finishing the first course, it's been a great experience.

[Flelm]

I had planned to enroll in this program, but they simply refused to answer any questions until I paid them money (to a random Venmo).  I know lots of people here have been happy with them,  but I just didn't get why it was so hard to answer basic items.  Every time I asked them something like "when is registration, what courses will I take, etc' it was always- "You'll learn about that after your tuition is paid."  Just really left a bad taste in my mouth

This is sort of what I meant about the administrative support. (As far as I know, in my opinion) they have no real computer system for all these things. Registration is done by the advisor, who in my case at least, is the Dean. Not all courses are offered each term, so it's not 100% a clear path to degree completion from start to finish. Everything is a bit more lax and manual and people wear a lot of different hats, as opposed to a larger/more traditional school. Like I said, it's noticeable to me, but its acceptable for the price.

EDIT: To be clear, these are all valid concerns and criticisms. Them being small is the reason for these things, not an excuse, and it's entirely valid that you don't want to deal with them because of it.