First of all, whoever stated that University of Phoenix is not accredited, you are sorely mistaken, look at this link:
UOP is and has been accredited by the NCA for nearly 30 years. Regional accreditation is the oldest and most widely recognized accreditation in the US, so please research before making unwarranted comments. National accreditation is fairly new, and not as well accepted, you may also research this issue by checking out the DETC website (distance education and training council) at
Second, they are not a "diploma mill" as they do not sell degrees. The minimum amount of time it takes you to earn a degree from UOP is 18 months, and that's just for the MIS degree.
Here is the curriculum:
Course #
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite(s)
COM/525
Managerial Communication & Ethics
3
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CSS/561
Programming Concepts
3
COM/525
CMGT/555
Systems Analysis & Development
3
CSS/561
CMGT/575
CIS Project Management
3
CSS/561
DBM/500
Database Concepts
3
CMGT/555
DBM/502
Database Management
3
DBM/500
NTC/500
Networking Concepts
3
CMGT/555
NTC/502
Networking Management
3
NTC/500
CMGT/579
CIS Risk Management
3
NTC/502, DBM/502
CMGT/578
CIS Strategic Management
3
All courses in the program. Must be the last course.
Total Credits
30
Master of Information Systems
Version 001
Program Description
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MIS) program is focused on the acquisition of information technology theory and the application of theory and practice to real world business opportunities and challenges. The courses provide current theory and knowledge of essential information technology components, as well as interpersonal and intra-organizational communication. While courses examine a broad range of information technology resources, the courses emphasize the management of such resources in order to meet an organization's challenges and goals.
The program has six main threads:
1. Business Management
2. Business Systems Analysis and Development
3. Programming Management
4. Databases
5. Networks and Telecommunications
6. The Web
Admission to the MIS program requires a Business Degree.
Program Mission
The mission of the MIS is to graduate the professional adult learner with the following competencies:
· An ability to successfully perform and obtain desired outcomes in a variety of information system and technology environments in a business.
· An ability to provide leadership and management to develop, support, and execute the strategic use of information systems and technology to meet the mission, goals, and objectives of a business.
· An ability to apply sound business principles to maximize the effectiveness of information systems and technology physical, financial, and human resources in support of the day-to-day operations of a business.
And the non G-MAT, GRE requirement is normal for non-traditional schools (st leo, national university, norwich, Union institute, capella, strayer, devry, argosy, nova southeastern) and the list goes on...you can also locate schools that do not require a graduate entrance exam by searching google, and the LSAT does not apply to UOP as they do not offer professional degrees (law/medical).
UOP is mainly a business school, and what their IT programs teach you is how to work in teams and how to manage others, not just how to sit in front of a desk and type in code all day. If you ever plan on being a CIO or CTO, you need to be able to give effective presentations, and to understand the fundamentals of organiztional managemnt, finance, accounting, marketing, and project management as well as the technical side of things.
As I said, do your research before spouting false information.
UOP is not and never will be a harvard, but they are properly accredited and do offer an educational process. most of the complaints about the school come from students who either couldn't cut the compressed schedule, or did not want to work in groups. Which is definately the case w/ uopsucks.com. They are a few students that are mad about things that have been fixed since they posted them, as many of the policies they site and professors they reference, do not work for UOP. When an organization is large and successful, it tends to intimidate people, and when you have over 200,000 students, there are bound to be complaints.