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I have a Bachelors in Applied Science and a MBA, both from accredited universities. I want a BS in Accounting from TESC, but TESC requires 24 new credits for a second degree. When I transfer my credits from my BS and MBA they almost cover all the courses except for 3 accounting courses. But then I need 21 more "new" credits in business/area of study. I don't want to re-take courses I have already taken. What should I do?
And for those wondering, I am in the accounting industry. And most employers for job advancement require a BS in Accounting. This is why I want to pursue this new degree, to help me grow in my career.
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Since you already have a Bachelor's, would something like an undergraduate certificate in accounting work for your employer? Really it's not too far off from the 24 credits you'd need for the 2nd BA, but it's all accounting focused so you wouldn't have to repeat any business units.
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That's excellent advice from JSD, taking my Graduate Certificate in Computing part time really made a difference to my IT career. I've been considering taking the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting myself as I work in developing ERPs, specialising in Accounting. Just for variety and choice I wanted to point out that CSU Global also have a Certificate in Accounting, which is 15 credits and can be completely tested out of too, using their CBEs.
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The certificate sounds like a good option, but my employers really want a Bachelors. I have a few questions:
- Is there another university that will transfer in unlimited credits and no second degree requirements?
- how do you think TESC evaluators will determine which courses I need to take for "new" courses if ive already taken the majority of them?
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Stipulating that I don't know which business courses you've already taken...
I would be willing to wager that there are quite a few business/accounting courses you can still take. And given your background, at least some of these you might be able to do as TECEP or PLA. Which business courses have you already taken as an undergrad?
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Need help with portfolios? I earned 18 credits at TESU through portfolio evaluations. Nine of those were for upper level accounting courses. My advice for PLA/portfolios: TESU portfolio tips The first post has the Portfolio Checklist I created. Page ten has the actual narrative I wrote to receive credit for ACC-440.
Using Straighterline's Financial Accounting as a substitute for TESU's Intermediate Accounting I? Don't do it if you are an accounting major and/or want your CPA license. They are not the same course and I think TESU has erred in accepting the SL course as Intermediate I. I made this discovery here: Intermediate Accounting II.
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Leedeedee Wrote:That's excellent advice from JSD, taking my Graduate Certificate in Computing part time really made a difference to my IT career. I've been considering taking the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting myself as I work in developing ERPs, specialising in Accounting. Just for variety and choice I wanted to point out that CSU Global also have a Certificate in Accounting, which is 15 credits and can be completely tested out of too, using their CBEs.
https://csuglobal.edu/undergraduate/prog...accounting
Did you ask them if you could completely test out of the certificate? They have a residency requirement for their degrees (CBEs don't count toward residency). Do they have a residency requirement for their certificates?
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Just take CLEP or DSST tests that count in the AOS to bump the old courses out. The 24 new credits since the last degree conferred isn't the same as the 24-credit per-credit-tuition plan's residency requirement, which can be bypassed by paying more money. I would not suggest retaking actual courses. Pass those tests instead.
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sanantone Wrote:Did you ask them if you could completely test out of the certificate? They have a residency requirement for their degrees (CBEs don't count toward residency). Do they have a residency requirement for their certificates?
Certificates require 100% residency, so that wouldn't work.
The "new" credits can be in anything- so without having actual requirements in front of me, you should get an evaluation and see what slots are open. At that point you can start planning. The new credits don't have to be in your major, but they have to be useable. They may also have to be upper level.... you'll need an evaluation before anyone can really sink their teeth into your question.
PS are you thinking of getting your CPA? If so, that changes things.
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cookderosa Wrote:Certificates require 100% residency, so that wouldn't work.
The "new" credits can be in anything- so without having actual requirements in front of me, you should get an evaluation and see what slots are open. At that point you can start planning. The new credits don't have to be in your major, but they have to be useable. They may also have to be upper level.... you'll need an evaluation before anyone can really sink their teeth into your question.
PS are you thinking of getting your CPA? If so, that changes things.
TESU's certificates have a 50% residency requirement, and the residency can be met with TECEPs for the accounting certificate. However, the OP needs a degree in accounting. At TESU, the new credits for a second degree have to be in the major.
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sanantone Wrote:TESU's certificates have a 50% residency requirement, and the residency can be met with TECEPs for the accounting certificate. However, the OP needs a degree in accounting. At TESU, the new credits for a second degree have to be in the major.
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Thanks for pulling that up- the cert residency is new(ish) I looked this up last year and it was 100%. Glad you brought this to my attention.
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