Best path given existing hours?

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@bricabrac - great post. the only thing I would add is to get and give specific details of any requirements. At a previous job, my manager and director supported my plans to return to school for a Technology Management degree but at almost the last minute, the director couldn't sign off on the plan when he realized they were business courses and not IT courses. I'm not making that mistake again. This time at the new job, I submitted a detailed rough draft of my proposal months before it is needed.

@GinaFL - Two thoughts. Have you considered the business programs at WGU? The self paced structure might be a good fit for your 6-9 month window and the flat tuition rate might fit into your reimbursement limit if you can finish in one semester. Have you considered focusing on completing an associates from TESC or COSC on your way to a bachelors? That way if you do not complete the bachelors within your timeframe you can say you have completed the associates and are working on the bachelors.