“GetEducated.com Announces 2010 Online University Rankings – Best Online MBA Degree Program Rankings, AACSB Accredited” plus 2 more |
- GetEducated.com Announces 2010 Online University Rankings – Best Online MBA Degree Program Rankings, AACSB Accredited
- DeVry University Offers Online Game & Simulation Programming Degree Program
- iGrad Sponsors Roundtable on Higher Education Trends
| Posted: 28 Apr 2010 08:00 AM PDT Online education research firm finds 47 top values in distance MBA degrees—all under $32,000; more colleges and universities are offering online MBAs than ever before; and public universities offer graduate students the most affordable online masters in business administration degree options. Essex Junction, VT (PRWEB) April 28, 2010 -- GetEducated.com, LLC, an online education research firm which reviews and ranks accredited online university degree programs, has released its 2010 rankings of Best Buys in Online MBAs, AACSB-accredited. According to the online university rankings, graduate students should be prepared to pay as little as $8,234 or as much as $119,300 for an AACSB-accredited graduate degree in business administration (MBA). Average cost for an AACSB online MBA: $32,926. Southeast Missouri State University's Harrison College of Business ranked as the number one Best Buy Online MBA with AACSB accreditation. SEMO, a public institution, charges a modest $8,234 for a distance MBA degree for Missouri residents. Non-residents will pay more ($14,174) for their distance learning masters degree in business. Duke University, a private institution, topped the price chart at $119,300 for its Global MBA option. Every online business school on GetEducated's Top 47 Ranked Best Buys in Online MBAs - AACSB Accredited costs less than the national average of $32,000. Online Education Trends and Statistics: MBA Degree The number of AACSB-accredited business schools offering the online MBA continues to escalate. GetEducated's 2006 Free Guide to Online MBAs reviewed 46 business schools. The firm's 2010 directory reviews a record 69 AACSB-accredited programs offering 133 distance MBA degrees. "In 1989, when we began our online college reviews, no AACSB business school offered a distance MBA," says Vicky Phillips, GetEducated.com's founder. "Today, online business degrees are available from top universities." Top online MBA degree programs reviewed by GetEducated.com include Babson College's Olin Graduate School of Business and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Public Universities Offer Top 10 Best Values in Online Education GetEducated's Top 10 Best Buys in Online MBAs all come from public institutions: Southeast Missouri State University, Texas A & M University Commerce, East Carolina University, University of Houston Victoria, Oklahoma State University, University of South Dakota, Prairie View A & M University, University of North Dakota, Frostburg State University, and University of Houston Clear Lake. "Brick-and-mortar public universities dominate GetEducated.com's top values in online business education," says Phillips. "Today, the best online degree programs, in terms of affordability and quality, are operated by business schools known for their residential programs." In undertaking a review of online MBAs, GetEducated.com's experts uncovered bargain buys. One finding: some public universities charge one low, flat rate for their distance degrees. A distance MBA from the University of South Dakota, for example, costs about $11,000 for all online students, regardless of state of residency. "$11,000 may sound like a lot," says Phillips, "but in truth an AACSB online MBA that costs $11,000 costs $22,000 less than the national average. Potential students need to know that a top ranked online MBA need not cost an arm and a leg." About: Founded in 1989, GetEducated.com, http://www.geteducated.com, is a consumer group that publishes free online university reviews and rankings. Online degree programs are ranked for cost, quality, and credibility. # # # GetEducated.com, LLC Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| DeVry University Offers Online Game & Simulation Programming Degree Program Posted: 28 Apr 2010 02:08 PM PDT Building on the success of the game and simulation programming (GSP) baccalaureate degree program at 11 of its campuses nationwide, DeVry University will offer the GSP degree program online beginning in spring 2006. The relatively young academic specialty of computer game technologies has grown in popularity in response to the skyrocketing videogame industry. According to the NPD Group, Inc. a global leader in sales and marketing information, videogame sales have grown from $6.6 billion in 2000 to $9.4 billion in 2004. "Game development technologies will play an important role in shaping many aspects of the entertainment and defense industries for years to come," said Steven Riehs, vp/gm of DeVry University Online. "DeVry's campus-based GSP degree program was met with great enthusiasm by students, faculty and employers and is being offered at our campuses in Phoenix, Arizona; Fremont, California; Long Beach, California; Pomona, California; West Hills, California; Orlando, Fla., Alpharetta, Georgia; Decatur, Georgia; Tinley Park, Illinois; Arlington, Virginia and Federal Way, Washington. We're confident that offering the program online will allow even more students to pursue degrees in this growing industry." DeVry University's GSP degree program provides preparation in the math and physics of games, programming fundamentals, game design, modifications (MOD), massively multiplayer online game programming (MMOG), two- and three-dimensional graphics programming, simulation and game engine design. Graduates prepare for positions as programmers, software engineers and project coordinators in the computer game technology industry, as well as similar positions in simulation design and programming. Examples include tactical and strategic military simulations and training, automotive design and testing, training for health care workers, crime scene reconstruction and flight simulation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level gaming programmers/engineers with three years or less experience can expect to earn an average annual salary of $54,300. Jesse Schell, former chairman of the International Game Development Assoc. has noted that the number of individuals looking to enter the gaming industry has grown tremendously in the last 10 years. Schell said the gaming industry is not about theory, but the application of real technology and notes that individuals with hands-on experience developing games are most likely to succeed in the industry. Students interested in learning more about the GSP program or other DeVry University Online programs should call (800) 231-0497, or visit www.devry.com. As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 53,000 students are enrolled at its 78 locations that are in 22 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University (www.devry.edu) is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| iGrad Sponsors Roundtable on Higher Education Trends Posted: 28 Apr 2010 09:30 AM PDT SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 04/28/10) - Getting a college degree is more important to Americans than ever before -- but few Americans are actually graduating from college; those who do are often saddled with enormous loan debt. Revolutionary new learning paths like open courseware and online degrees are rapidly transforming the way we think about education. But can they measure up to the brick-and-mortar institution? Hear Pulitzer-nominated author Anya Kamenetz tackle this subject and more on Thursday, May 13th at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she will go head-to-head with distinguished panelists in a roundtable discussion sponsored by San Diego-based web company iGrad. This roundtable event, which is free and open to the public, provides an unusual opportunity for young people, educators, parents and concerned members of the community to get real answers about the changes happening in higher education -- from distinguished educators and experts who are actively tackling the thorny questions of finance, access, teaching, and digital technology in the classroom. Even as the so-called tuition bubble keeps rising, leaving American students (especially low-income students) increasingly disenfranchised, we are beginning to see evidence that there is real, systemic change happening in higher education. And its importance is undeniable. As Ms. Kamenetz observes in her new book, "DIY U":
Anya Kamenetz will be joined by Monte Ransome Johnson, Associate Professor of Philosophy (UCSD); Dr. Carl Kalani Beyer, Dean of the School of Education and Full Professor (National University); Dr. Allison Rossett, Professor of Educational Technology (San Diego State University); and Joe Safdi, full-time teacher at San Diego Mesa Community College and longtime online instructor. Guests are invited to arrive at the event to meet the panelists informally and mingle starting at 5:30 pm. The discussion begins at 6 pm on Thursday, May 13th on the UCSD campus, inside the Yosemite Room of Canyon Vista, located at Warren College (Voigt Dr./Equality Lane) in La Jolla, CA. The event will also be streamed live on the web at http://www.igrad.com/news/?UCSD-Higher-Education-Debate-Live-Video-Feed About Anya Kamenetz: Ms. Kamenetz is a highly-regarded author, speaker and Gen Y expert. She is a staff writer for Fast Company magazine and the author of the new book, published by Chelsea Green in April of this year, called "DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education." About the event sponsor: iGrad is an online community where young adults can learn, grow, and become responsible consumers. Our company mission is to empower young adults by providing an online community with intuitive tools, resources, and content to help them thrive financially. Visit www.igrad.com for details. If you'd like more information about this event, please call Lindsey Donner at (888) 694-4723 x 308, or email ldonner@myigrad.com. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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