12-12-2006, 06:16 PM
Capella is a for profit university if that matters to you. The undergraduate programs are accredited by North Central, but there is no specialized accreditation for its business programs (still only about 1/3 of MBA programs are AACSB accredited). I second the networking and cross fertilization aspect of a residence program--you really benefit making contacts and bouncing ideas off folks with different backgrounds.
Oh and for those that question why an MBA, I think everyone that has the opportunity (and resources, especially employer support) should get one-but I'm biased. I think it is good background for any career and for personal development. I had MDs, PhDs and PsyDs in my classes as well as many graduate engineers and computer scientist. A real intellectual potpouri--not all MBAs are narrow minded cost cutters and off shorers that many bemoan on the forum.
Oh and for those that question why an MBA, I think everyone that has the opportunity (and resources, especially employer support) should get one-but I'm biased. I think it is good background for any career and for personal development. I had MDs, PhDs and PsyDs in my classes as well as many graduate engineers and computer scientist. A real intellectual potpouri--not all MBAs are narrow minded cost cutters and off shorers that many bemoan on the forum.