(07-04-2022, 07:43 AM)ROYISAGIRL Wrote: You should probably list out your  credits to give people an idea of what you have and what you need. Make sure to put the number of credits and the accreditation.

(07-04-2022, 07:51 AM)carrythenothing Wrote: Suggested next steps
1. Get an official credential evaluation (e.g., WES).
2. If your degree is determined to be equivalent to a regionally accredited 4-year degree, you'll have the general education and elective requirements waived at UMPI.
3. Complete 30 credits at UMPI

Answer to number 4: Yes, it can be used to apply for a master's degree in the US. It should waive the TOEFL requirement from what I've seen at most schools (a master's degree, however, typically does not waive it).

Degree plan: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UMPI_BABA_Project_Management_Degree_Plan

(07-04-2022, 08:00 AM)FrostXie Wrote:

(07-04-2022, 07:43 AM)ROYISAGIRL Wrote: You should probably list out your  credits to give people an idea of what you have and what you need. Make sure to put the number of credits and the accreditation.

I have an undergraduate degree in computer science and 180 credits, I didn't list all the courses because I was worried that 84 courses would be too bloated, should I list them all here? Or put it up as a pdf attachment. Thank you for your reply

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(07-04-2022, 07:51 AM)carrythenothing Wrote: Suggested next steps
1. Get an official credential evaluation (e.g., WES).
2. If your degree is determined to be equivalent to a regionally accredited 4-year degree, you'll have the general education and elective requirements waived at UMPI.
3. Complete 30 credits at UMPI

Answer to number 4: Yes, it can be used to apply for a master's degree in the US. It should waive the TOEFL requirement from what I've seen at most schools (a master's degree, however, typically does not waive it).

Degree plan: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UMPI_BABA_Project_Management_Degree_Plan

Yes, I am doing WES certification and it's almost done, and I am sure that my degree will be determined equivalent to a regionally accredited 4-year degree.
Does "have the general education and elective requirements waived" mean that I only have two parts "Business Administration Major" and "Project Management Concentration" left, then my next step is to go to Sophia to complete the alternative courses , then formally submit the application to UMPI, and complete 33 credits at UMPI. Thanks for ur advice!  

(07-04-2022, 09:25 AM)dfrecore Wrote: If you already have a bachelor's degree, then you only have to do the major/minor/concentration at UMPI.  For the BABA, that is 36cr in the major and 27cr in the concentration (63cr total).

You can get 4 courses from Sophia which will cover 12cr; that would put you at 51cr, which is a heck of a lot to do in a single term.  If you did Study.com, then you could cover another 5 courses/15cr (although they're UL courses which will be some work), putting you at 36cr.  If you also did the Coursera cert, that would put you at 33cr.  Still a lot of work, but doable.  I'd guess it will take you 2 terms to finish that.  I'd also think that it might be hard to get all of the above done before August 29, but even that's doable if you started now (and I think you need pre-approval before they'll accept the courses).

(07-04-2022, 07:11 AM)FrostXie Wrote: Here's some of my info:
Your Location: China. (Planning to go to the United States to study for a master's degree after UMPI) 
What kind of degree do you want?: UMPI BABA PM(MIS minor) Degree/BLS MIS(Depends on whether I can do it in one session)

Here are some of my confusions:
1. Is the first step I have to do to email UMPI first to evaluate what courses I need to take? Then use the received evaluation to complete the corresponding Sophia and study courses based on the forum wiki, and then formally apply for admission, and complete the remaining courses in UMPI in one session. Is this the correct path?
2. Should I contact Jessica or shea directly for evaluation instead of Yourpace enrollment specialist right?
3. Which one of UMPI BABA-PM and BLS-MIS can be completed faster? (Not sure if I should email Jessica or shea to ask this since I haven't been accepted yet?)
4. Can this degree be used to apply for a master's degree in the United States, or to waive the TOEFL requirement? -I am an international student, and my GPA is greater than 3.5 in the last two years of college but my overall GPA is terrible, so I hope this degree from UMPI will be helpful for my master's application.
5. Does the "This degree contains all the MIS minor requirements" written on the wiki mean that I don't need to take other additional courses to ask the school to list the minor MIS on the transcript? (Just a casual question, I'll check with the school later)

Please let me know if you need other info, and I look forward to receiving your suggestions. Thanks again for your help, with best regards.

(07-04-2022, 10:30 AM)ss20ts Wrote:

(07-04-2022, 07:11 AM)FrostXie Wrote: Here's some of my info:
Your Location: China. (Planning to go to the United States to study for a master's degree after UMPI) 
What kind of degree do you want?: UMPI BABA PM(MIS minor) Degree/BLS MIS(Depends on whether I can do it in one session)

Here are some of my confusions:
1. Is the first step I have to do to email UMPI first to evaluate what courses I need to take? Then use the received evaluation to complete the corresponding Sophia and study courses based on the forum wiki, and then formally apply for admission, and complete the remaining courses in UMPI in one session. Is this the correct path?
2. Should I contact Jessica or shea directly for evaluation instead of Yourpace enrollment specialist right?
3. Which one of UMPI BABA-PM and BLS-MIS can be completed faster? (Not sure if I should email Jessica or shea to ask this since I haven't been accepted yet?)
4. Can this degree be used to apply for a master's degree in the United States, or to waive the TOEFL requirement? -I am an international student, and my GPA is greater than 3.5 in the last two years of college but my overall GPA is terrible, so I hope this degree from UMPI will be helpful for my master's application.
5. Does the "This degree contains all the MIS minor requirements" written on the wiki mean that I don't need to take other additional courses to ask the school to list the minor MIS on the transcript? (Just a casual question, I'll check with the school later)

Please let me know if you need other info, and I look forward to receiving your suggestions. Thanks again for your help, with best regards.

With the BABA PM, you cannot complete the MIS MINOR as those courses are in the PM program.

1. You need to send you transcripts to WES. They evaluate transcripts and this evaluation is what you'll send to UMPI. For Sophia courses you just send those transcripts directly to UMPI. 

2. Do not contact Jessica or Shea. You need to go through the application process. They don't complete evaluations. UMPI doesn't process applications. The University of Maine system processes applications. You'll be contacted by UMPI once they have received 

3. The BLS typically can be completed faster than the BABA, but you need to go with whichever one works best for your future plans. 

4. Yes, a degree from UMPI can be used to apply to graduate school. The degree probably will not waive TOEFL requirements. These are determined by each school. At UMPI you will need to prove your English skills as well because you're an international student. 

5. All completed minors are listed on transcripts. All of the required courses for each degree is listed on the YourPace website.