I'm solidly set on TESU BSBA CIS, Any help figuring out options for a double major?

[camjenks]

Ok, I've been going back and forth on degrees and plans for a while but I'm definitely going for Thomas Edison's Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with Computer Information Systems. I'm a sysadmin so the CIS info will be easy (already have some certs that look like they'll transfer) and the business requirements seem to be doable with exams and affordable classes. I just want to expand the scope a little bit but I'm confused about the requirements for a double major. I'd be really interested in having a second major in Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences, Math, Computer Science, or Information Technology. All of those areas really interest me (more than business), and would probably make my education look very well rounded.

I'm just confused about whether or not it's allowed to double major in any of those, or if it'd have to be a second degree altogether. So main questions: Can most of my gen eds go to both? Can my electives for the BSBA also apply to LL/UL credits for another major like liberal studies, or will I have to get those credits on top of the 120 for the BSBA?  Has anyone here done this before?

Thanks so much, this forum is amazing and it's taken me so far already.

[dfrecore]

You cannot double major in those degrees (two different "schools" within the university); for the BSBA, you can only get a second AOS. If you want one of the other degrees mentioned, then you could get a second degree, after the first has been conferred. That means that your Gen Ed's and Free Electives are covered, and you need to get 24 new credits, all in the new Core/AOS.

I don't think a BSBA and then a BALS or BALS in NatSci or Math will make you look that well-rounded - those are fairly general degrees that aren't that helpful in the real world for most people - a BSBA is well-rounded enough (you still need all of that Gen Ed stuff to get well-rounded). What I personally think is more helpful than your plan - a BSBA from TESU and then a BA in CompSci; or a BSBA from TESU and then a BSIT from WGU; or best yet, a BSIT from WGU in the concentration of your choice, and then an MBA.

[davewill]

What she said.

@Ideas is actively pursuing the TESU BSBA followed by TESU BACS right now. You might want to look at her experience.

[camjenks]

You cannot double major in those degrees (two different "schools" within the university); for the BSBA, you can only get a second AOS.  If you want one of the other degrees mentioned, then you could get a second degree, after the first has been conferred.  That means that your Gen Ed's and Free Electives are covered, and you need to get 24 new credits, all in the new Core/AOS.

I don't think a BSBA and then a BALS or BALS in NatSci or Math will make you look that well-rounded - those are fairly general degrees that aren't that helpful in the real world for most people - a BSBA is well-rounded enough (you still need all of that Gen Ed stuff to get well-rounded).  What I personally think is more helpful than your plan - a BSBA from TESU and then a BA in CompSci; or a BSBA from TESU and then a BSIT from WGU; or best yet, a BSIT from WGU in the concentration of your choice, and then an MBA.

Ok, so I'd have to knock out my BSBA first and then go from there if I want to do anything else. Since that's the case I'll probably focus completely on getting the BSBA as quickly and affordably as possible since that's my main goal. Thanks for your comment.

[eriehiker]

Go for accounting.

[camjenks]

Go for accounting.

Why do you recommend accounting?