Scott, enjoying the blog, Lots of valuable info RE: online MBA programs. Question: I'm considering enrolling in the Texas A & M Commerce or University of Houston-Victoria program, and have looked into Norwich before. What factors helped you decide on Norwich vs. A & M Commerce, and if you had to do it again would you make the same decision? 

One of the factors that helped me decide on Norwich include the fact that based on my undergrad degree and my several years in management, I was able to get a GMAT waiver.  This saved a ton of time in terms of having to prepare for a test that needed to be passed in order to get into the program.

The second factor is that based on the aforementioned criteria, I was able to waive the initial 6-month program and move right in to the main MBA program.  This brought the length of my program down to 18 months.  I felt myself growing weary of going to school for so long, and I didn’t want to drag this thing on forever.  Anything I can do to reduce the amount of time I spend doing this is something that I will look at.

The third factor is the lock-step program.  I want structure.  I want to know what classes I will be taking and in what order.  Norwich clearly explained that to me.  I don’t recall if the schools you are looking into offer the same type of program, but Norwich was very good at making that a selling point.  The other schools did not make it as clear.

If I had it all to do over again, I would go to Norwich.  It has been very challenging and I think I am getting something out of the program.  At the same time, I would not mind picking either of the schools you mentioned.  I can’t say anything positive or negative about them, but they are accredited schools and I am sure their programs are top-notch as well.

The bottom line is that you have to do your homework. Ask questions of all three institutions.  When you are satisfied that you have the information you need, make a decision that works for YOU!

Thanks for the feedback.

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