Help needed! First,I cannot decide which school to go with for an undergraduate program for Business.
Both schools are RA. Secondly, should I take up Business Administration or just Business.

I would go with Bellevue. It's cheaper then U of Phoenix and there is less stigma associated with the school. I looked at Bellevue's Business and Business Administration degree outline. The Business degree looked kind of weak. It looked like it was missing quite a few courses a good business program should have. I think you would get more mileage out of the business administration degree. If later you decided to do an MBA you probably wouldn't have to worry about taking any foundation courses.

If it were me, I'd go with Bellevue.  I don't have a problem with UoP, other than the fact that I think they are overpriced. 

Hi Amy, mind if I ask some questions first?

1st, what all schools have you looked into so far and how did you arrive at Bellevue and UofP as your final options?  Business is a common major and there's really a buyer's market out there for those wanting to take that degree path so I just want to make sure you've weighed all available options.

2nd what do you intend to do with the degree?  Will you be going for an MBA later?  What kind of work do you want to do with the degree?  Where will you be in 5 years with this degree?

3rd what is most important to you, price?  accelerated semesters?  working in/with groups/cohorts?

Amy2009:

Help needed! First,I cannot decide which school to go with for an undergraduate program for Business. Both schools are RA.

Well, since they're both accredited, either is fine.  As such, since Bellevue is less expensive, I'd lean that way.  Are those the only two schools you're considering, though?  (I ask not because there's anything wrong with either of the schools you mentioned, but just because you have literally hundreds of choices here.)

Secondly, should I take up Business Administration or just Business.

I'm not aware that there's a meaningful difference.

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1.I have only looked into the UOP and Bellevue University. I am familiar with UOP from previously attending there and was going to re enroll to complete my Bachelor degree. Then I received a email at work  from Human Resource, urging all employee to sign up for Bellevue accelarated program. From there a did a little research and felt the Bellevue was better on paper. Then I called Bellevue spoke with admissions dept. which was very helpful and informative. I was advance to send in my unofficial transcripts first and she can drawup a schedule just for me. Then from there if I like the program courses can apply then send in offical transcripts.  Where as UOP was extremely clear that I cannot speak with acadmeci counseler concerning specific scheduling for myself, until I submit application first. Right there I kinda of made my decision... I just wanted to get a different outlook. Like they say two eyes are better than one!

2. What do I attend to do with my degree...well I want to be a data consultant. I currently work as a helpdesk technican helping  government agencies with their blackberry. As a data consultant(with same company) I would be a liaison between the agencies and company. At this time, I do not forsee MBA. 5 years from now I would like to be in a management or consultant field.

3. Price and accelerated are equally important.Just to give some feed back about myself.. I am 28, married with two kids, I have 61 credit hours and been going to school off/on since 2005. Omg!! I should have my degree by now.. 

Does anyone has recommendations for any other online schools for business?

Penn State has a good online business program.  You can also check out SUNY.  If you want an economical option, then go to the website of your state's university system to see if they have online business degrees.

Thanks so much...this is great information.

Amy2009:

1.I have only looked into the UOP and Bellevue University. I am familiar with UOP from previously attending there and was going to re enroll to complete my Bachelor degree. Then I received a email at work  from Human Resource, urging all employee to sign up for Bellevue accelarated program. From there a did a little research and felt the Bellevue was better on paper. Then I called Bellevue spoke with admissions dept. which was very helpful and informative. I was advance to send in my unofficial transcripts first and she can drawup a schedule just for me. Then from there if I like the program courses can apply then send in offical transcripts.  Where as UOP was extremely clear that I cannot speak with acadmeci counseler concerning specific scheduling for myself, until I submit application first. Right there I kinda of made my decision... I just wanted to get a different outlook. Like they say two eyes are better than one!

2. What do I attend to do with my degree...well I want to be a data consultant. I currently work as a helpdesk technican helping  government agencies with their blackberry. As a data consultant(with same company) I would be a liaison between the agencies and company. At this time, I do not forsee MBA. 5 years from now I would like to be in a management or consultant field.

3. Price and accelerated are equally important.Just to give some feed back about myself.. I am 28, married with two kids, I have 61 credit hours and been going to school off/on since 2005. Omg!! I should have my degree by now.. 

 

In that case of the two I'd take Bellevue 10 out of 10 times, but that's just because it has the highest return on investment, combined with a seemingly less controversial background.  I also suspect Bellevue has a better support system, but that's pure speculation on my part and not supported by any evidence or facts, just a hunch.  The two also have very different learning methods, Bellevue is more independent leaning though they can and do use cohorts whereas UofP is pretty much 100% cohort based.  Both have their strengths and weaknesses. 

I'd look into more schools before pulling the trigger though, check out http://www.elearners.com/search/online-degrees/business-administration.htm

And pay special attention to Peru State College, Fort Hays State University and American Public University for a high return on investment with lower risk, meaning less expensive.  Also check into Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, not because they are the cheapest but because they are very accelerated with 6 week classes at a time, which is great for staying motivated and of course they have an awesome support system in place for their students.  I'm a alumni of theirs...

Thanks for the help!