Anyone pursue MSIM from Arizona State University?

Xavor

Information Management Online Degree | ASU Online | Arizona State University

http://wpcarey.asu.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/master-science-information-management/MSIM-course-descriptions.pdf

I'm looking for someone who has experience with the program and can provide feedback it's pros/cons. It's a compressed 16 month program where you take each class as a consecutive 5 week course (3 classes per semester).


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aspiringsoul

I can't comment on the school, but the tuition is pretty expensive....I would consider more inexpensive options personally.

https://catalog.asu.edu/tuitionandfees/fall14graduate.htm

Xavor

MSIM Online & Evening Tuition & Financial Aid | W. P. Carey School of Business

Unfortunately, I'd be paying an out of state tuition for most schools. This program is a flat-rate $34.3K and I have the benefit of about 5 months of G.I. Bill coverage left to help offset the costs.

Edit: I've seen the average cost for public graduate degrees average about the same cost.

JoJoCal19

I heavily considered last year before pursuing other options. Carey School of Business is pretty well respected. I really liked the format of the program. I agree with aspiringsould that I felt the tuition a little steep, but honestly it's not far off from Masters from other well known public unis. If you dont mind the cost, or have any sort of tuition help I would highly consider it as a very well known school, and would look nice on the resume.

Xavor

Updating this to say I submitted my application to the program and we'll see what happens. I wanted to wait for in-state tuition in my area, but I have to move again in 5 months so that plan is out the window.

stryder144

Even though you have a bit of GI Bill money available, consider purchasing this scholarship book. I've purchased it and found that I qualify for around 33% of the scholarships. Since I am a typical middle-class, WASPish veteran in his early-to-mid 40's, I would guess that you would also qualify for at least that percentage. If you fall into a special class of person (race, religion, major, school, etc), you might qualify for more scholarships from that book alone. Also, look up veteran specific scholarships and grants.

Xavor

That's a good tip, I'll check it out.

J Dub

Hi Xavor. Did you ever start the MSIM program at ASU? I am considering it for this year and wondering if you like the program thus far. I agree the tuition is pricey, but probably worth it.

Xavor

I'm still in the middle of the application process and, if accepted, would start in the Fall 2015 semester. You fill out a 3 part essay and have to have 2 letters of recommendation which I'm still waiting on from my last employer.

Xavor

Got accepted, classes start in the Fall.

N2IT

@ Stryder thanks for posting this great resource.