MBA Alt Credit

[joshua27]

Are there any graduate level sources of alt credit in the business space?  I've seen that a few programs allow transfer credit into MBA programs but my assumption is that it likely comes from another university and not study.com for example.

[ss20ts]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

[joshua27]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

[rachel83az]

What school to you plan to get your MBA from? An MBA from ENEB may provide transferable credit for a US-based MBA from an RA school.

[allvia]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

There are very few sources for alternative graduate level credits, and the few that there are don't fit for an MBA - and even fewer schools that take them, and those that do (non-MBA) would have remaining coures required that would cost far more than anything we'd recommend here. With that said, a MBA with a quick and lower cost option is what you're after then a competency-based program like WGU is probably your best bet. By the time you'd get through an alternative credit option you could be through a course(s) in such a program. If lower cost and you want to work it one course at a time then you might want to look at HAU's program ($3k for those in the US, and also reported for Canada). I have a family member who went with HAU and the ROI has been amazing. https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ersity-HAU

[joshua27]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

There are very few sources for alternative graduate level credits, and the few that there are don't fit for an MBA - and even fewer schools that take them, and those that do (non-MBA) would have remaining coures required that would cost far more than anything we'd recommend here. With that said, a MBA with a quick and lower cost option is what you're after then a competency-based program like WGU is probably your best bet. By the time you'd get through an alternative credit option you could be through a course(s) in such a program. If lower cost and you want to work it one course at a time then you might want to look at HAU's program ($3k for those in the US, and also reported for Canada). I have a family member who went with HAU and the ROI has been amazing.  https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ersity-HAU

HAU has a great price but lacks any business accreditation so it's a no from me.  When I say afforable for self pay I'm meaning more like $10-15k.  Right now I'm looking at Georgia Southwestern, LSU-S, SOSU and a few others.  The alt credit was just something I was curious about while I wait for the fall.

[Vle045]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

There are very few sources for alternative graduate level credits, and the few that there are don't fit for an MBA - and even fewer schools that take them, and those that do (non-MBA) would have remaining coures required that would cost far more than anything we'd recommend here. With that said, a MBA with a quick and lower cost option is what you're after then a competency-based program like WGU is probably your best bet. By the time you'd get through an alternative credit option you could be through a course(s) in such a program. If lower cost and you want to work it one course at a time then you might want to look at HAU's program ($3k for those in the US, and also reported for Canada). I have a family member who went with HAU and the ROI has been amazing.  https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ersity-HAU

HAU has a great price but lacks any business accreditation so it's a no from me.  When I say afforable for self pay I'm meaning more like $10-15k.  Right now I'm looking at Georgia Southwestern, LSU-S, SOSU and a few others.  The alt credit was just something I was curious about while I wait for the fall.

As you are deciding on a program, here are some possibilities...

1.  ASU has the 100 million learners program.  It offers 15 credits at no cost other than a transcript cost at the end.  Since the program is new and still rolling out, it is not clear exactly how any other school will transfer them in, but it should at least partially fit somewhere. But probably not by Fall.  https://thunderbird.asu.edu/lifelong-lea...n-learners

2.  Don't forget to look into employer reimbursement.  I almost overlooked this option.  My workplace only offers $1,500 a year, but it's better than nothing.

3.  You *might* be able to pick up a few classes at ACE as a student at large.  Their MBA is around $10,000.  And individual classes aren't terribly expensive compared to some other schools. https://ace.edu/program/masters-of-busin...istration/

4.  If you happen to be military, veteran, first responder or spouse, there are a lot of schools that offer a decent discount or free scholarship.  (Waldorf, Columbia Southern, Grantham, just to name a few)

5.  If you can access any type of discount portal, see what is there.  It could include tuition discounts.  (Perkspot, BenefitHub, Lifemart, etc). I have seen these portals with workplaces, unions, health insurance, alumni associations, etc.

[ThatBankDude]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

There are very few sources for alternative graduate level credits, and the few that there are don't fit for an MBA - and even fewer schools that take them, and those that do (non-MBA) would have remaining coures required that would cost far more than anything we'd recommend here. With that said, a MBA with a quick and lower cost option is what you're after then a competency-based program like WGU is probably your best bet. By the time you'd get through an alternative credit option you could be through a course(s) in such a program. If lower cost and you want to work it one course at a time then you might want to look at HAU's program ($3k for those in the US, and also reported for Canada). I have a family member who went with HAU and the ROI has been amazing.  https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ersity-HAU

HAU has a great price but lacks any business accreditation so it's a no from me.  When I say afforable for self pay I'm meaning more like $10-15k.  Right now I'm looking at Georgia Southwestern, LSU-S, SOSU and a few others.  The alt credit was just something I was curious about while I wait for the fall.

I completed my MBA at Southeastern Oklahoma State University back in 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

[joshua27]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

There are very few sources for alternative graduate level credits, and the few that there are don't fit for an MBA - and even fewer schools that take them, and those that do (non-MBA) would have remaining coures required that would cost far more than anything we'd recommend here. With that said, a MBA with a quick and lower cost option is what you're after then a competency-based program like WGU is probably your best bet. By the time you'd get through an alternative credit option you could be through a course(s) in such a program. If lower cost and you want to work it one course at a time then you might want to look at HAU's program ($3k for those in the US, and also reported for Canada). I have a family member who went with HAU and the ROI has been amazing.  https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ersity-HAU

HAU has a great price but lacks any business accreditation so it's a no from me.  When I say afforable for self pay I'm meaning more like $10-15k.  Right now I'm looking at Georgia Southwestern, LSU-S, SOSU and a few others.  The alt credit was just something I was curious about while I wait for the fall.

I completed my MBA at Southeastern Oklahoma State University back in 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Thank you ThatBankDude.  I sent you a PM with a few questions.

[freeloader]

When I begin my MBA, I did not find alt credit sources for grad students. Transfer credit is typically from one school to another when it comes to grad studies.

That's what I've found so far as well.  I'd love to save some cash and time with alt credit.  So far I've self-funded my collegiate studies so I'm always looking for a way to save a buck or three.

There are very few sources for alternative graduate level credits, and the few that there are don't fit for an MBA - and even fewer schools that take them, and those that do (non-MBA) would have remaining coures required that would cost far more than anything we'd recommend here. With that said, a MBA with a quick and lower cost option is what you're after then a competency-based program like WGU is probably your best bet. By the time you'd get through an alternative credit option you could be through a course(s) in such a program. If lower cost and you want to work it one course at a time then you might want to look at HAU's program ($3k for those in the US, and also reported for Canada). I have a family member who went with HAU and the ROI has been amazing.  https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ersity-HAU

HAU has a great price but lacks any business accreditation so it's a no from me.  When I say afforable for self pay I'm meaning more like $10-15k.  Right now I'm looking at Georgia Southwestern, LSU-S, SOSU and a few others.  The alt credit was just something I was curious about while I wait for the fall.

The schools you mentioned (at least GA SW and LSU-S) are AACSB accredited.  I believe it’s the case (someone correct me if they know better) that the AACSB has either rules or model guidelines for its schools that require/recommend limiting transfers both in quantity and to other AACSB accredited schools for graduate degrees. All that to say, if you found alt credits that would fit an MBA degree plan, I don’t think those schools would be likely to accept the credits.