I am pursuing a BABA M&L degree from UMPI and have taken a handful of classes through previous schooling, Sophia, and SDC. It is required to take 10 classes at UMPI, but the Wiki shows that I can transfer enough to satisfy almost all of the required courses, leaving only 5 that would have to be taken at UMPI. My question: Should I transfer in every class that the Wiki shows that I can before applying to UMPI?
Additionally, should I add anything to this degree that would keep my cost low and make me more competitive in my industry (software engineering)? I was thinking of adding a minor like Management Information Systems, but haven't planned that out.
Your Location: South Carolina, United States.
Your Age: 29.
What kind of degree do you want?: Software Engineering, Business Administration (open to suggestions)
Budget: I have about $5,000 budgeted, but I can be a little bit flexible if it feels justified. I'd like to go the cheapest route possible.
Career Field: Software Engineering (3 YOE)
Commitments: I currently work full-time from home. I have a wife and a dog (no kids).
Dedicated time to study: I can study about 25 - 30 hours a week.
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: No.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City, Total Credits: 13 (2013)
Business Communications / 3 / A
First-Year Seminar / 1 / B
Microeconomics / 3 / C
Composition & Reading 1 / 3 / B
College Algebra / 3 / C
Park University, Total Credits: 6 (2014)
Introduction to Sociology / 3 / C
World Religions / 3 / B
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
Sophia, Total Credits: 72
Art History 1 / 3 / A
Art History 2 / 3 / B
Introduction to Business / 3 / B
Business Ethics / 3 / B
Business Law / B
Financial Accounting / 3 / B
Managerial Accounting / 3 / B
Developing Effective Teams / 1 / B
Workplace Communication / 3 / A
The Essentials of Managing Conflict / 1 / B
Introduction to Information Technology / 3 / A
Introduction to Web Development / 3 / A
Introduction to Relational Databases / 3 / B
Introduction to Networking / 3 / B
Introduction to Python Programming / 3 / A
Introduction to Java Programming / 3 / B
Macroeconomics / 3 / B
Environmental Science / 3 / B
US History 1 / 3 / B
US Government / 3 / B
Human Biology / 3 / A
Introduction to Ethics / 3 / A
Project Management / 3 / C
Human Biology Lab / 1 / A
Introduction to Statistics / 3 / B
Visual Communications / 3 / A
Study.com, Total Credits: 6
College Composition 1 / 3 / A
College Composition 2 / 3 / A
Any certifications or military experience? No military experience. I have a MongoDB Associate Developer certification.
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Here is a screenshot of my course plan spreadsheet. Green = completed; Yellow = in progress; White = waiting to start.
UMPI BABA Course Plan.png (Size: 463.04 KB / Downloads: 11)
Additionally, should I add anything to this degree that would keep my cost low and make me more competitive in my industry (software engineering)? I was thinking of adding a minor like Management Information Systems, but haven't planned that out.
Your Location: South Carolina, United States.
Your Age: 29.
What kind of degree do you want?: Software Engineering, Business Administration (open to suggestions)
Budget: I have about $5,000 budgeted, but I can be a little bit flexible if it feels justified. I'd like to go the cheapest route possible.
Career Field: Software Engineering (3 YOE)
Commitments: I currently work full-time from home. I have a wife and a dog (no kids).
Dedicated time to study: I can study about 25 - 30 hours a week.
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: No.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City, Total Credits: 13 (2013)
Business Communications / 3 / A
First-Year Seminar / 1 / B
Microeconomics / 3 / C
Composition & Reading 1 / 3 / B
College Algebra / 3 / C
Park University, Total Credits: 6 (2014)
Introduction to Sociology / 3 / C
World Religions / 3 / B
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
Sophia, Total Credits: 72
Art History 1 / 3 / A
Art History 2 / 3 / B
Introduction to Business / 3 / B
Business Ethics / 3 / B
Business Law / B
Financial Accounting / 3 / B
Managerial Accounting / 3 / B
Developing Effective Teams / 1 / B
Workplace Communication / 3 / A
The Essentials of Managing Conflict / 1 / B
Introduction to Information Technology / 3 / A
Introduction to Web Development / 3 / A
Introduction to Relational Databases / 3 / B
Introduction to Networking / 3 / B
Introduction to Python Programming / 3 / A
Introduction to Java Programming / 3 / B
Macroeconomics / 3 / B
Environmental Science / 3 / B
US History 1 / 3 / B
US Government / 3 / B
Human Biology / 3 / A
Introduction to Ethics / 3 / A
Project Management / 3 / C
Human Biology Lab / 1 / A
Introduction to Statistics / 3 / B
Visual Communications / 3 / A
Study.com, Total Credits: 6
College Composition 1 / 3 / A
College Composition 2 / 3 / A
Any certifications or military experience? No military experience. I have a MongoDB Associate Developer certification.
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Here is a screenshot of my course plan spreadsheet. Green = completed; Yellow = in progress; White = waiting to start.
UMPI BABA Course Plan.png (Size: 463.04 KB / Downloads: 11)