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American Graduate University has been renamed "Patten University". Students who enrolled in AGU prior to September 2022 can access the university through this web page. New Students can enroll or contact us at Patten.edu

 

Name of Institution: American Graduate University

Office Address:
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601

Phone: 1 (877) 351-9060
Fax: 1 (626) 915-1709
http://www.agu.edu

Year Founded: 1969

First Accredited: 1998

Next Scheduled Review: 2023

President: Paul McDonald


Accreditation and Agency Contact Information:

DEAC

1601 18th St., N.W.
Suite 2
Washington, DC 20009-2529
Phone: 202-234-5100
http://www.deac.org

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).


DEAC

One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-6126
http://www.chea.org


State License and Contact Information:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd., Ste. 225
P.O. Box 980818
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916-574-8900
http://www.bppe.ca.gov


Tuition: $325 per credit hour (all course materials included)

Participation in Funding Programs:

Veterans’ Education Benefits
http://www.gibill.va.gov

DANTES
http://www.dantes.doded.mil

Three out of four AGU students receive tuition-based financial assistance from the Federal Government, including the DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs. AGU offers an interest-free per course tuition payment plan.

Affiliations:

DAU Strategic Partner – Defense Acquisition University
http://www.dau.mil
NCMA Learning Partner – National Contract Management Association
http://www.ncmahq.org
PMI Global Registered Education Provider – Project Management Institute
http://www.pmi.org
  Member – Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
http://www.soc.aascu.org
MFS GI Jobs Military Friendly School
http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com

Mission Statement:

The mission of the American Graduate University is to develop and deliver quality graduate distance education at a reasonable cost in the areas of acquisition and contract management, project/program management, supply chain management, and overall leadership and general management that meets and exceeds the needs of its students.


Programs:

  • Master of Acquisition Management
  • Master of Contract Management
  • Master of Project Management
  • Master of Supply Chain Management
  • Master of Leadership and Management
  • MBA – Acquisition and Contracting Concentration
  • MBA – Project/Program Concentration
  • MBA – Supply Chain Management Concentration
  • MBA – General Management Concentration
  • Master’s Certificate in Acquisition and Contracting
  • Master’s Certificate in Project/Program Management
  • Master’s Certificate in Financial Management and Pricing
  • Master’s Certificate in Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Certificate in Management

Success Indicators:

Average Graduation Rate:

Master of Acquisition Management: 71%

Master of Contract Management: 72%

Master of Project Management: 85%

Master of Business Administration: 45%

Master of Supply Chain Management: 67%

Average Program Completion Rates: 68%

Percentage of Students Surveyed
Who Responded that They:

Achieved their learning goals: 92%
Would recommend the university to a friend: 97%
Were satisfied with their studies: 97%

Percentage of Graduates Surveyed Who Responded That They:

Acquired job or work related skills: 93%
Learned to think critically and analytically: 98%
Learned to solve complex real-world problems: 93%
Learned something that changed the way they understood an issue or concept: 98%

Received a job promotion as a result of their degree: 37%
Received an increase in pay after earning their degree: 45%

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Reporting Data
   Annual Report – 2020

   School Performance Fact Sheets - 2021


State Authorization
American Graduate University is registered with, in the process of applying to, or seeking exemptions from various States and US Territories.

* Maryland Students - Please find the state authorization status, refund and complaint policy here

* Georgia Students may file a complaint with the GNPEC Office, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, GA 30084-5305. Ph: (707) 414-3300
https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-complaints

 

   

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