Comments on: Ban these MBAs in Sri Lanka http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/ What's wrong with Sri Lanka ? why aren't things perfect ? Weren't we at one time in par with Singapore ? Who or what is not allowing our country, our people or US to suceed ? Let's try and see what we can dig up ! Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:29:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Anonymous http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5341 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:18:13 +0100 http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5341 Check it out! "New" ACU just appear! Check it out! “New” ACU just appear!

]]> by: JL http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5244 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:08:39 +0000 http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5244 The author's surprise that "ACU is just a name and an office in a closed building" probably means he hasn't quite <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_mill" rel="nofollow">done</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_accreditation" rel="nofollow">his</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accreditation_mill" rel="nofollow">research</a>. Academic fraud is quite commonplace and sometimes very difficult to tell apart from the real thing. But seriously, 'American City University'? How much more fake sounding can you get? It shows up on a list on <a href="http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.html" rel="nofollow">this page</a>. The warning that precedes that specific list states: <blockquote cite="Employers, potential students, potential clients and others doing business with users of these degrees should take appropriate steps to determine the true nature of the credentials listed here in order to ensure that degrees are genuine and are being used legally."> That says a lot, doesn't it? Oh, and I thought that spineless mud-slinging from behind anonymity was the "True Sri Lankan" way. I thought I was being traditional when I do it. The writer of this article has made enough points and provided enough supporting evidence that questions should be asked based on this article alone, and not based on the identity of the author. As the first comment states, ITS could very well have high standards of education. However, the fact that it is, or has been, affiliated with an American organization that the American government feels the need protect its own citizens from should be investigated further.</blockquote> The author’s surprise that “ACU is just a name and an office in a closed building” probably means he hasn’t quite done his research. Academic fraud is quite commonplace and sometimes very difficult to tell apart from the real thing.

But seriously, ‘American City University’? How much more fake sounding can you get? It shows up on a list on this page. The warning that precedes that specific list states:

That says a lot, doesn’t it?

Oh, and I thought that spineless mud-slinging from behind anonymity was the “True Sri Lankan” way. I thought I was being traditional when I do it.

The writer of this article has made enough points and provided enough supporting evidence that questions should be asked based on this article alone, and not based on the identity of the author. As the first comment states, ITS could very well have high standards of education. However, the fact that it is, or has been, affiliated with an American organization that the American government feels the need protect its own citizens from should be investigated further.

]]> by: Jack Point http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5243 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:46:49 +0000 http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5243 There is a real need for some regulation in the education business. Most of the universities offering education here are little more than tutories. There is a real need for some regulation in the education business. Most of the universities offering education here are little more than tutories.

]]> by: Arjuna Abeysinghe http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5242 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:36:45 +0000 http://lankabuzz.blogsome.com/2007/01/11/ban-these-mbas-in-sri-lanka/#comment-5242 Dear ACU Investigator, Thank you for the detail up date on the issue &amp; it is very much appreciated !!! How ever authenticity of your information may be challenged due to following reasons 1. Who is ACU Investigator 2. Are you a registered body then who are the members 3. What prevents from identifying you ??? please take the Sunday Leaders approach its clear &amp; transparent You have copied this note to several professional bodies if you think that those will believe your side of the story on these conditions (mentioned above) , will reflect your rate of professionalism of your side. I need to highlight few areas in terms of quality of education All what you have mentioned is totally wrong and misleading , we have never delayed assignments , examinations were conducted as per the normal adult learning way , no exam paper was sent on e-mail , printed materials are not commonly used in todays world ( you need to wake up ) , If you have gone through exam result sheets guarding vary from goo to worst . Student coordination is a good sign of positive learning process remember we are not in the "OLD SCHOOL MASTERS" era , ACU has challenged entry qualifications of many students. My advice to you is please report truth do not mislead people , if you have 1% back born come up and identity your self without hiding around the bush , be a True Sri-Lankan !!! As a student of ITS my request for the other professional bodies : please come to ITS and witness reality All the best for 2007 !!! Arjuna Abeysinghe 0777-579250 MBA Student at ITS Dear ACU Investigator,

Thank you for the detail up date on the issue & it is very much appreciated !!!

How ever authenticity of your information may be challenged due to following reasons

1. Who is ACU Investigator
2. Are you a registered body then who are the members 3. What prevents from identifying you ??? please take the Sunday Leaders approach its clear & transparent

You have copied this note to several professional bodies if you think that those will believe your side of the story on these conditions (mentioned
above) ,
will reflect your rate of professionalism of your side.

I need to highlight few areas in terms of quality of education

All what you have mentioned is totally wrong and misleading , we have never delayed assignments , examinations were conducted as per the normal adult learning way , no exam paper was sent on e-mail , printed materials are not commonly used in todays world ( you need to wake up ) , If you have gone through exam result sheets guarding vary from goo to worst . Student coordination is a good sign of positive learning process remember we are not in the “OLD SCHOOL MASTERS” era , ACU has challenged entry qualifications of many students.

My advice to you is please report truth do not mislead people , if you have 1% back born come up and identity your self without hiding around the bush , be a True Sri-Lankan !!!

As a student of ITS my request for the other professional bodies : please come to ITS and witness reality

All the best for 2007 !!!

Arjuna Abeysinghe
0777-579250
MBA Student at ITS

]]>