American University - Kogod School of Business

Students, particularly working professionals, speak highly of American University’s Kogod online MBA program. The school “does not sacrifice any quality for convenience,” as seen with the “well-qualified instructors, flexibility,” and “strong core course offerings,” found therein. There’s also high praise for American’s format—10 weeks on and 3 weeks off—as attendees find this “gives a good balance throughout the year.” That balance is made up of a combination of recorded lectures and classes with “professors that are professionals in [their] field of study.” This “provides a variety of theory and implementation” of concepts and ensures that “subjects discussed in class are very much in line with current world events and/or with current technological advancements.”

MBA candidates here happily report that their professors “are all top notch,” and that they are “always accessible and explain the material well.” One student even gushes that their teachers’ “wealth of experience has helped me greatly with my own startup.” As for coursework, though the vast majority of the coursework is conducted online, students still have the opportunity to participate in immersion programs. These experiences are a “great way [to] meet … classmates and professors” and expand your understanding of the business world. As this attendee shares, “We went to China for a couple weeks and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have had in my life.”

Students also note that the program relies on “the best and most innovative technology on the market” and that the “learning platform … is built in a way where the work can be easily accessed and completed from different devices.” Just as vital, the “online live lecture[s] feel just like the regular classroom experience.”