People And Programs Self-check

1. MBA students often have real-world experience that they bring to course discussions and group projects.

True

False

More than 90% are employed, having worked an average of 8 years.

Explanation

More than 90% are employed, having worked an average of 8 years.

2. Since undergraduate students are so tech-savvy, they generally have no problems getting acclimated to an online course.

True

False

While the undergraduates tend to learn how to use D2L, the learning management system, and other online course tools fairly quickly, they do need help understanding that they need to adhere to the course schedule and meet deadlines just like they do in their face-to-face courses.

Explanation

While the undergraduates tend to learn how to use D2L, the learning management system, and other online course tools fairly quickly, they do need help understanding that they need to adhere to the course schedule and meet deadlines just like they do in their face-to-face courses.

3. The Online Undergraduate Alliance offers a Business Administration degree.

True

False

While the Online Undergraduate Alliance does not currently lead to a degree, plans are in the works to expand this program into a two-year completion degree for returning adult students and students who have an associate degree looking to add onto their education by earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

Explanation

While the Online Undergraduate Alliance does not currently lead to a degree, plans are in the works to expand this program into a two-year completion degree for returning adult students and students who have an associate degree looking to add onto their education by earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

4. Undergraduate students take Foundation classes to fulfill general education requirement for their degrees.

True

False

The Foundation courses are the prerequisites that graduate students with non-business undergraduate degrees need prior to beginning an MBA Program.

Explanation

The Foundation courses are the prerequisites that graduate students with non-business undergraduate degrees need prior to beginning an MBA Program.

5. I should contact the Dean or MBA Director on my campus if I have a question about my online course.

True

False

Most questions that instructors have related to online courses are handled by the iDocs staff. If someone outside of the iDocs staff needs to get involved, they will work with you to find the appropriate person.

Explanation

Most questions that instructors have related to online courses are handled by the iDocs staff. If someone outside of the iDocs staff needs to get involved, they will work with you to find the appropriate person.