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Pursue online bachelor degree don't know what direction to go in!
#1
I am new to this website. I am seeking assistance or advise on what the best options are for me to pursuing a bachelor's degree in maybe business administration or healthcare. there are so many different options I feel lost. 

I currently work in banking and my job will help pay for a business degree but I am unsure what direction i want to go in. in the banking world risk management is a hot topic and a very well paying job WITH A DEGREE same with AML. But how do i get there? 

I did attend a technical school for Medical Assistance and have an Associate degree in applied science with a certification for medical assistance. I am also thinking of going in the medical direction as this is a good paying job at the end of it. however, I am not looking to be an RN something that possibly works in the office setting. Possibly healthcare admin or health information management. 

It seems like I know what degrees I am looking for by mentioning my ideas but that's where I am stuck to say what if this is not the right choice or what if this is not what I want to do or how do I move once I obtain any of these degrees? 

IF you are in any of these areas what are your thoughts on schooling to obtain a bachelors degree or certifications. I am looking for fully online schools with possible finical aid to pay for schooling because who can afford that in this world.
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#2
It depends in part on the country you live in and careers you want to pursue. It seems that outside of the U.S., many countries are more picky that your major align with the career your want. But even in the U.S., alignment between major and career is often needed if you are straight out of college or the field is specialized. So we need more info about your situation and goals. If you like your current job and they'll pay for your degree in certain subjects, I'd pick from those subjects.
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Current
MBA—UMass Global; University of the People—B.S. Health Science
TESU—BA Biology & Psychology, AS Mathematics

Completed
BA in Linguistics, traditional route

Online traditional credits (undergrad & U.S. unless otherwise stated)
Eastern Gateway Community College (28); ASU (10);  New Mexico Junior College (8); Strayer (3); Purdue University Global (3); TESU (6); XAMK Finland (57 ECTS + 10 grad ECTS), University of the People (3 grad)

Alternative credits
Sophia (81), Study.com (27), Saylor (6 credits), Onlinedegree.com (12), CLEP (6)

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#3
https://newlane.edu/

DEAC accredited
Should accept many of your transfer credits. Not sure if you can go AAS to BA or AAS to AA to BA. The price is phenomenal! $1500 AA, then $1500 more for a BA.
With your goals in mind, the specialization in business seems like a good choice, potentially opening doors to graduate school in healthcare administration. Be advised, obtaining
A "nationally accredited" DEAC degree may limit your options when applying to graduate school!

I also like the specialization in psychology. It would be nice to know whether many graduate programs in mental health counseling accept a DEAC degree. I noticed Liberty University requires "A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.7 GPA is required for admission in good standing." https://www.liberty.edu/online/behaviora...ounseling/

Although the healthcare administration goal you mentioned seems within reach with a business specialization.
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