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01-31-2009, 11:37 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-31-2009, 11:47 AM by gregjohnson.)
Hello- I'd like to get feedback from others who went this route, or are contemplating it. It appears to make a lot of sense IF one stays w/ TESC for MSM, but I'm not so sure it's an advantage if going for MBA elsewhere. For myself, by the end of Feb I will need 12 credits for BSBA Gen Mgmt TESC as follows: Managerial Communications (3-guide study, March semester), Business Policy (3-TECEP) and either 2 more TECEPs OR 2 MSM grad classes. I am torn between finishing MSM at TESC, or getting an MBA from Marylhurst , a small but respected Catholic (open to all) university with a GREAT online MBA program. They accept in transfer up to 9 grad school quarter credits, out of 48 for accelerated online MBA. I'm estimating $20k total for TESC, $25k for Marylhurst, so cost difference is not a huge factor for me. It may be stupid, but MBA just SOUNDS better than MSM - and I wouldn't have to explain it.But I would really like to read your thoughts on the matter.
Thank you in advance, Greg Johnson
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01-31-2009, 04:37 PM
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Don't want to hijack this thread but this question fits this discussion.
I notice in the catalog you can do the bachelor's to masters program and have 9 grad units count towards the masters degree.
It also mentions that you can transfer in 12 grad units.
Does this mean that it's possible to have 21 units completed without having to get them from TESC?
Or will they just do one or the other? This could reduce the amount of time and money to get the master by quite a bit if you can find other grad courses..
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Hi Greg,
My opinion does not hold as much weight as some of the vets like Old Rusty or Jennifer but I would suggest getting your "mba" from another institution. The way I look at it is, an MBA sounds better and there is some value in having a diverse portfolio of educational/vocational experiences.
I am in a similar boat, hoping to earn my BSBA from TESC this June and then enroll in one of my state school's MBA program.
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01-31-2009, 10:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-31-2009, 10:08 PM by cookderosa.)
addision Wrote:Don't want to hijack this thread but this question fits this discussion.
I notice in the catalog you can do the bachelor's to masters program and have 9 grad units count towards the masters degree.
It also mentions that you can transfer in 12 grad units.
Does this mean that it's possible to have 21 units completed without having to get them from TESC?
Or will they just do one or the other? This could reduce the amount of time and money to get the master by quite a bit if you can find other grad courses..
No, because the bachelor's to master's is in-house. So, while you are a TESC student, at 99 credits you start taking only grad credits. They double-dip and count for both programs. BUT you pay GRAD SCHOOL TUITION of up into the $450 range, and if you calculate it out, that's not a cheap option. It's a time saver for many people- but it's 21 credits, you have to decide if it's worth the time to spend the money, or if you want to go elsewhere. I guess you could enroll at another college simultaneously, that has cheaper grad tuition, somewhere like Western New Mexico University or American Military University and then transfer them in- but you would REALLY have to work that out with an advisor, I don't trust TESC, and grad school is too much work to complete a class and then not get credit for it.
I'm going to agree with Mr Mikes, and I think of the things TESC does well, it isn't delivering instruction. Go elsewhere- go to the best MBA program you can get into.
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Well I've only recently started researching master's programs so my vote might not count for much....But I'd say an MBA from an private Catholic College (B&M) with the added advantage that it's in your area so the online thing won't be assumed is more impressive.
I'm keeping tesc as a masters option if I go that route but I'm going to look carefully before I commit a lot of money and time. I get partial employer tuition refund but I still want to be sure my investment in education pays off for me. The upside for all of us is that there are lots of choices and options out there.
Good luck Greg!
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