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Need some help.... - entwive - 05-01-2009
I have arrived at the point where I need to make a formal decision on matriculating at COSC. I started with 12 credits in February and now have 87. I have been following the outline they provided with my application for an intended major of Organizational Leadership. Looking ahead, I am having a hard time believing that I can meet the concentration requirements in Managerial Finance and Accounting, Organizational Communication and Strategic Planning. Maybe I am just choking in the final stretch? I have not formally matriculated to keep my options open. My true question is, should I try to complete the concentration at COSC, switch majors or enroll elsewhere? It makes my head hurt just thinking about it. Any advice is most appreciated. Thanks, Barb
Need some help.... - cookderosa - 05-01-2009
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Need some help.... - cookderosa - 05-01-2009
entwive Wrote:I have arrived at the point where I need to make a formal decision on matriculating at COSC. I started with 12 credits in February and now have 87. I have been following the outline they provided with my application for an intended major of Organizational Leadership. Looking ahead, I am having a hard time believing that I can meet the concentration requirements in Managerial Finance and Accounting, Organizational Communication and Strategic Planning. Maybe I am just choking in the final stretch? I have not formally matriculated to keep my options open. My true question is, should I try to complete the concentration at COSC, switch majors or enroll elsewhere? It makes my head hurt just thinking about it. Any advice is most appreciated. Thanks, Barb>>
Work your plan! You can do it, you should do it! My husband and I have an expression- "don't keep moving your goal-post"
Need some help.... - skyfall123 - 05-01-2009
First off, great job!!! Are you asking, "Should I consider getting a BS Business from Excelsior or a BSBA from TESC?"
I started out thinking that I'd be content with a BS Business. Now I'm in the middle of two Masters programs. Most MBA programs require competency in a handful of courses as a pre-requisite. Rarely do they require an undergraduate business degree. When researching future job opportunities in the government for my son who is currently near the end of completing a BSBA CIS from TESC (and employed as a DoD civilian), many government jobs require a BA with 21-24 business credits, not a specific BSBA or BS Business.
I have a BS Business from Excelsior and I am stepping my son through a TESC BSBA CIS. While you might take a quick glance at the TESC BSBA and figure if the added cost and time are worth a BSBA as opposed to a BS with a Business Concentration, I wouldn't spend a lot of time second guessing yourself. There is no single right way. What you have accomplished already will open doors for you. Keep moving forward!!!
Need some help.... - entwive - 05-01-2009
Thank you so much for the support. I will weigh my options carefully over the next few days and hopefully devise a workable scenario. Your replies gave me a huge smile
The members here are not only brilliant but exceedingly wise! Maybe that feeling of panic will subside so I can get back to testing! Deepest thanks for your help.
Need some help.... - NAP - 05-01-2009
Just wanted to say that I am so pleased with the 9 credits I have earned since January. I am absolutely amazed by the 75 credits you have earned since February!
It is okay to take a few minutes and figure out the rest of your plan. You are doing so great!!
Need some help.... - entwive - 05-02-2009
Thank you so much NAP! You should be just as proud of your credits. The number only matters as a means to an end. The truly hard part is staying the course. Well done to you as well and thanks for the encouragement.
Need some help.... - bat21 - 05-04-2009
Keep up the hard work and keep moving forward, you are doing fine, check with several other schools also to see if you meet their graduation requirements also!hilarious
Need some help.... - entwive - 05-04-2009
Thanks, Bat
I have been checking around. It seems like they all have roadblocks in those final core requirements. Excelsior was looking really good until I got to that Business Strategy requirement. That one is really set in stone. I have been able to re-focus on my studies for the last group of tests while debating the options. Deepest thanks for all the help! All this angst has almost made me consider a career change to a college advisor.......but there is that whole Masters thing!