edX announced online MBA with Boston University - Questrom, at a very tempting price of $24000
link : https://www.edx.org/masters/online-master-business-administration-mba-bux
I think this competes with illinois in price and rankings. Gmat not required
We had some talks and speculations about it in the past, turns out it is BU
edX and Boston University online MBA new
Posted Jul 23, 2019 22:28
link : https://www.edx.org/masters/online-master-business-administration-mba-bux
I think this competes with illinois in price and rankings. Gmat not required
We had some talks and speculations about it in the past, turns out it is BU
Posted Jul 24, 2019 03:11
Interesting. It definitely competes with Illinois and MGSM in terms of price and rankings. However, the curriculum seems a little light though - doesn't it? 45 credits only and doesn't cover any of the fundamentals such as accounting, finance, economics, etc even a little bit. However, we haven't seen the full details yet so I might be wrong. On second thought, I think it competes more academically with MGSM Global MBA as it "seems" to focus a lot of soft skills and the integrated nature of the subjects.
[Edited by Rhen Rao on Jul 24, 2019]
Posted Jul 24, 2019 10:08
Indeed, a very light curriculum, but that way BU gets to the $533 per credit price, and that will perhaps rise, Illinois was planned to start at $250 but is now around $300. Either way, Illinois is better for people who really need the education or who don't have a BBA.
Posted Jul 24, 2019 14:50
Hmmm there is an article here on find-mba about the trend of many schools to focus more and more on soft skills. Perhaps BU knows something.
Note: 45 US credits is 90 ECTS or 180 UK credits, which is pretty much the default.
Note: 45 US credits is 90 ECTS or 180 UK credits, which is pretty much the default.
Posted Jul 24, 2019 16:13
In the US a masters degree is typically 60 credits.
Posted Jul 24, 2019 17:04
The Illinois rose in the for-credit price but they now subsidize (beginning last week) the full cost of the Coursera verification fees. In essence, the end product price hasn't increased for students yet.
Posted Feb 20, 2020 07:30
Hi everyone! Just wondering do we have students here who are already attending online MBA at BU or this is something completely new and no one has experience with it? I am considering to apply, but thinking whether it is indeed worth taking. It would be great to talk to student who has relevant experience with online degree programs. Thanks.
Posted Feb 20, 2020 11:56
It's brand new.
Posted Feb 21, 2020 18:01
It is new, and whether it's worth taking is an interesting question. It is offered by a reputable business school and at this cost, it's a really good value.
However, it's a new program, meaning there may be some growing pains initially.
My sense is that once it gets off the ground and runs for a few years, the cost will rise substantially.
However, it's a new program, meaning there may be some growing pains initially.
My sense is that once it gets off the ground and runs for a few years, the cost will rise substantially.
Posted Feb 21, 2020 19:05
BU is a really well-run uni with a lot of experience of online teaching, so I would expect fewer teething pains than at Illinois. Fewer credits too, so simpler to run.
Posted Aug 16, 2020 22:18
BU is a really well-run uni with a lot of experience of online teaching, so I would expect fewer teething pains than at Illinois. Fewer credits too, so simpler to run.
I can't speak specifically about Boston's online MBA via EdX but I've recently started their Digital Leadership Micromasters course on the same platform and am really impressed at the quality and production values of the content. It's very engaging and makes learning easier.
Posted Oct 07, 2020 15:10
I've been reading a lot about this program and I think I may add it to my shortlist. Looks super affordable and not in a 'cheap' way.
Not sure however how it would compare to the Babson MBA, which seems to be well regarded and an established program. JR
Posted Oct 28, 2020 18:26
Yes, the Babson MBA is a well established program. I wouldn't worry so much about the fact that the BU program is newer. Look instead at the curriculum on offer and if you're comparing the two programs, which one looks more interesting / appropriate for your expectations.
It's true that the BU program is on the light side, curriculum wise, but it may make sense for some candidates.
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