Review of DeVry University Keller

DeVry University Keller

Ranking: 4.29 from 27 reviews
Latest review: Jan 30, 2011
Programs: 7 programs

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Earning your Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management can enhance your career potential and earning power as well as give you a competitive advantage by ensuring your skills are up to date. In fact, about 45 percent of graduates report having at least one promotion within three years of earning their master's in business administration degree. And a typical MBA holder reports a 35 percent increase in salary.

Discover the Advantage of the Keller MBA Program

Designed to provide proven management concepts and techniques that you can use immediately, Keller's Master's in Business Administration (MBA program) curriculum, with a choice of 16 concentrations, will prepare you to meet the demands of today's competitive global business environment and give you a critical career advantage. As student in one of our MBA programs, you will be developing the mental agility to entertain new ideas and take quick advantage of them, enabling you to positively impact your current organization or position yourself for a career change. If you seek a professional, career-oriented Business Administration master's degree program - including an online learning option - that can be customized to your professional needs and interests, Keller will give you the advantage. Here's why:

Recognized leader. A pioneer of the practitioner-based approach, Keller has 35 years of experience in graduate management education. Keller has also been a leader in online education, with a decade of experience in the design and delivery of Internet-based learning and graduate business courses.
Skills employers value. Keller works with top business leaders to design its courses and degree programs to ensure its graduates will meet their needs. Our MBA programs sharpen students' analytic, communications and teamwork abilities, but also provide more of the practical applications and integration skills that today's employers seek.
Faculty expertise. Grounded in real-world management experience, our practitioner-faculty will lead you through case studies and team projects in a dynamic class environment. You'll explore the strategies that deliver the most effective solutions and gain the skills necessary to build your team and prepare your organization for the challenges of competing in a changing global marketplace.
Flexible scheduling. In addition to the credibility you expect, Keller also offers the flexibility you need. With 8-week courses that begin six times a year, you can begin your Keller coursework at any time throughout the year and even take a session off if necessary.
Onsite and online.* At Keller, you can choose from evening or weekend classes at more than 80 locations nationwide and experience the ultimate flexibility of learning online. Attend onsite. Learn online. Or choose the best of both. Build the schedule and choose the commute that fits your needs and keeps your life in balance.
In-demand specializations. Selecting a concentration as part of your Keller MBA programs can give you an edge in many highly competitive fields where professionals find themselves vying for the most attractive career positions and high-level opportunities.

Students in DeVry's online programs enjoy access to wide number of online resources including:

Course materials
Course syllabus
Assignments
Teacher presentations
Vast online library and bookstore

Program Details

Enrolled online MBA students: 1,220
Intakes per year: 4
Accreditation: Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Time limit for study: 5
Avg. time to complete: 2
Completed in 5 years: 93%
Examinations required: yes
Online examinations: yes
Teaching materials online: 50%
Online coursework: 100%
Teamwork with other students: yes
Has local study centers: yes
Required to study in local study centers: no
Required to study on campus: no
International students: 2.8%
Regions where MBA is supported: all

Estimated Cost

Semester hours required: 45
Cost per semester hour: $580
Fees: $50
Total program cost (estimated): $26,100

7 MBA Programs from DeVry University Keller

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Ranking 4.29 from 27 comments

Roberta at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States 4 Star

Jan 30, 2011

Worth it

I graduated from Devry with a degree Networking and Communication Management in 2008. When i was attending Devry, i read comments about it. It was the beginning of my first year at Devry. People were commenting about how bad devry is, and its a degree mill. I thought to myself "i am screwed"

i was soo afraid for my future, that i wanted to get out. The negative comments started affecting my confidence, and my grades. I wanted to dropout, because i was worried. It got to the point where i had depression, and i felt like suiciding.

But one day, i received a phone call from school. They told me to speak with them and express my concerns to them. We talked it out, and i began to feel more confident in going to Devry. I decided to stay and continue with my bachelors degree. Near the end of graduation, i received a phone call from career services. I was told to go there immediately and dress perfectly. I arrived, and to my surprise, a man stood in front of me and offered me an interview.

Few days later, i got the job and earned 50k/yr. Its not bad for a kid with previous experience. From my experience to others: Go to whatever school you wish, dont let other judgement cloud your thoughts. Write down your goals, and stay positive with your thoughts.

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Joachim at Columbus, Ohio, United States 4 Star

Jan 09, 2011

Only did one week term

I only did one 8 week term with them and I was not very impressed. They have weak points and strong points. The weak points are that they are a for profit institution. So their main goal is to make money. Also they are supposed to be a technical institure but they have had problems with their own website for a couple of weeks and it is really annoying because I can not look at my bill, and my classes that I am registered for. It is funny to me that they are Devry, but can not even keep their own website running correctly. They are too expensive for an online institution. We are talking 500+ dollars per credit hour, if you are active duty military or your spouse is you will get a discount. I think it is then 280 per credit hour, but still expensive, my gi bill barely covers it. So don't expect to live off of the gi bill too much with them. Also I had to take a required class called critical thinking/learning, it is the biggest waste of money ever. You don't learn anything and I just found myself getting more and more aggrevated at the class because I had wasted a month's worth of gi bill benifits. The other class I am taking, economics, is pretty challenging. If the rest of the classes are this way I would expect it to be a challengeing program. So don't expect a degree for a fee. I found that the test do not really correspond to the material in the textbooks, so I did poorly on the midterm(I am dreading the final).
For the positive side, the support is great. Especially if you are a veteran and will be using the gi bill. They pretty much take care of everything for you. There was never a problem that they could not handle. Student finance was very easy to work with and I have not had any problems with them. The two main reasons I am leaving Devry are the cos( I just got an email that tuition is going up in june) and the other reason is more of a personal thing, I am no longer interested in the program I am taking. But they do offer a variety of technical programs and you can't beat the flexibility of an online class.

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Lowell at Columbus, Ohio, United States 5 Star

Dec 11, 2010

enrollment process

The new campus that just opened in Palmdale, California is outstanding. The enrollment process was very
professional. All department personnel were very knowledgeable and experienced. Support appears to be
very accessible. I like the fact that there are online and classroom courses combined. I look forward to a wonderful learning experience at Keller.

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Laurel at United States 5 Star

Nov 11, 2010

GO to DeVry

I am a former Marine, and after getting out of the military I was looking for a school that could get me an accredited bachelors degree as soon as possible. DeVry University was that place. The faculty were knowledgeable industry professionals, that were there for you when you needed them. I graduated with a 3.7 GPA and was hired by a well known Fortune 500 company MONTHS BEFORE I even graduate.

Like a previous poster commented, college is all about your individual effort. It does not matter what school you go to, if you are willing and eager to learn, you will. And, potential employers will see that eagerness in you. Like everything else in life it is all about your individual effort.

A Grateful Graduate

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Rufus at Raleigh, North Carolina, United States 5 Star

Nov 01, 2010

I must give credit where credit is due.

If you do the work and get high grades, you will get your dream job. If I had to do it all over again I would. My $50,000 investment is paying off!

There are 9 of 9 people like it!

Warren at Albany, New York, United States 5 Star

Oct 19, 2010

Online courses the same offered at local college

I attended DeVry when it was a Bell and Howell division (DeVry Institute of technology). I completed my Electronics AS degree in 1986. My degree received the same recognition (if not a higher recognition) than public college and universities with the same degree.
I worked for a government position for four years (University of California) that primarily drafted DeVry University students. DeVry was the highest recognized technical trade school in the market today.
I am 1 class away from completing my bachelor's in Technical Management.
DeVry University's on-line experience was outstanding in my opinion. It is not for the faint of heart. You have to put fourth the effort to accomplish your goals. It's all about time management to complete the different tasks at hand. I recommend the on-line course for continuing your education. My daughter is attending the local junior college and taking algebra. She was completing her work on "My Mathlab" and I noticed she was doing the exact same assignments as I was at DeVry University (no difference; except in price ;)
I am signed up for the Keller MBA (In Networking and Communications) to start in July, 2009.

There are 5 of 8 people like it!

Danton at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States 4 Star

Oct 15, 2010

Decent school

The found the curriculum to be somewhat challenging and definitely relevant to the field I wanted to enter. The 8-week sessions seemed a bit short to actually absorb all of the material, but I felt that I learned a lot anyway. The instructors were great - I travelled to an actual campus for a lecture once a week and enjoyed the instruction a lot. My favorite instructor was Donna Rekau - very engaging and charismatic. While I found the professors great and the curriculum acceptable, the same cannot be said for financial aid and advising. Financial aid had trouble receiving my documents, which I have sent numerous time. My academic advisor did not return my calls. Fortunately, I was close to a campus and obtained assistance in person. Career services was pretty good as well. The counselor I was assigned to did a great job on my resume.

There are 7 of 9 people like it!

Nydia at Columbus, Ohio, United States 2 Star

Oct 06, 2010

Honest review

I just finished my first 2 classes and I just cancel my enrollment. I took critical thinking and problem solving and was a complete joke. You don't learn anything and I still have some questions about the Professors accreditation. The assigments and discussions are very high school and to easy to be true.
In my fantastic computer class I learn that you have to do your own research to learn any program. The final test was anything but what we discuss on class.

I do have to say that the student advisor was fantastic and she did help me in every way posible to have a good experience. I think I call almost everyday and she was there for every question I had.
I do not recommend this university because I found it to easy and you probably will end up with a degree that everyone will laugh at .

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Selma at Springfield, Ohio, United States 5 Star

Oct 03, 2010

Excellent Education

Keller's MAFM is a performance-based program founded on metrics showing the number of CPA's and CFA's they churn out. This is a very appropriate means of assessing success and I commend them for the phenomenal program they have put together. I would stack my education up against my friend's at a major state college any day. By they way--this degree takes a lot of work and is not for loafers who are looking for a diploma mill. If you want that, look to University of Phoenix.

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Thomas at Clarksville, Tennessee, United States 3 Star

Sep 29, 2010

DeVry is Unethical

DeVry is an expensive school. I am paying cash, $2,000 a month or more. Teachers are generally good, but I had one who tried to teach leadership when she had no concept of what it was. Their major problems are IT and support. Their IT system is an antiquated hodgepodge of legacy computers and outdated systems. Hence, one department does not know what another is doing. But their major problem is that they send Emails which appear to have been sent from a certain party but were not. This is duplicitous, unethical, and impersonating. They completely screwed up my account. I was sent an Email demanding the wrong amount of money or I could not register. It also said I had agreed to pay up front, which I hadn't. I didn't know who sent it becaus ethe sender masqueraded themselves as my Student Support Advisor. I became upset at her unnecessarily because I intially thought she had sent it. Bottom line: DeVry has a serious problem with ethical behavior. They teach it but they don't do it. I really do not wish to pay $2,000 a month for this, but I have so many classes accumulated I may not be able to switch schools. If this sort of thing does not bother you, the academics are not bad. But I expect anyone I deal with to practice what they preach.

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