Fresh Start on BSBA Finance. How do I strategize for future?

[singhrr]

Hey guys,

So I have a few questions as I begin this journey. I am pursuing a BSBA in Finance at TESU with zero credits that are transferrable. I also have a $5,000 Tuition reimbursement from my job that I want to make use of this year.

1. I am looking to move fast on this. I have seen another post where someone finished in under 6 months, however this was a BSBA in General Management. Is it possible to do the same with Finance?

2. I will be trying to max my test out credits, so with that being said, what is the best option for tuition with my urgency (and passion) in mind? Should I do as much credits as possible before I enroll?

3. Most importantly, I want to pursue a Masters or Ph.D in Economics. I'm not sure if getting the Finance degree would give me a heads up vs. General Management, but I expect there will be some coursework that I will need to do to catch up to the program. My logic is, get the BSBA done ASAP with good marks, do substantial credits not just "easy" fillers and then get into a Graduate program and take it from there. What do you guys think is the best approach to this?

Appreciate any feedback, thanks!

[sanantone]

Have you looked at the typical prerequisites for graduate programs in economics? You might need certain economics courses. You might need a related degree. One thing that you might need, in general, is a certain number of graded credits.

[singhrr]

Thanks Sanantone for the response. So here is what I have so far from speaking to a friend in admissions at a good NYC Uni and some googling..

1. Math needed: Linear algebra, Multivariable calculus, Statistics (good to have also: Ordinary differential equations, Real analysis)
2. High GRE score in Math
3. Principles of economics, intermediate microeconomics, and intermediate macroeconomics (I don't think these are offered at TESU)

Also, some things that would help me get into a great Ph.D program vs. Masters (I was told getting a Masters before Ph.D in Economics is not necessary):

1. Become a research assistant for an Economist or a related institution


With this information, do you think I could/should do the economics classes required at another school and transfer them for this degree? Is it possible to do that and would that be considered Learner Designed?

Thanks!

[sanantone]

Thanks Sanantone for the response. So here is what I have so far from speaking to a friend in admissions at a good NYC Uni and some googling..

1. Math needed: Linear algebra, Multivariable calculus, Statistics (good to have also: Ordinary differential equations, Real analysis)
2. High GRE score in Math
3. Principles of economics, intermediate microeconomics, and intermediate macroeconomics (I don't think these are offered at TESU)

Also, some things that would help me get into a great Ph.D program vs. Masters (I was told getting a Masters before Ph.D in Economics is not necessary):

1. Become a research assistant for an Economist or a related institution


With this information, do you think I could/should do the economics classes required at another school and transfer them for this degree? Is it possible to do that and would that be considered Learner Designed?

Thanks!

TESU has an economics major, but they don't offer all of the required courses. You can take them elsewhere and transfer them to TESU. A learner-designed area of study is when you basically create a major that doesn't exist at TESU. However, it is not an official major that will show up on your transcript.

[singhrr]

Thanks, I am not seeing it on their website, but that would be great. Do you think it makes a difference what the official major is, once the course requirements are met?

[sanantone]

Thanks, I am not seeing it on their website, but that would be great. Do you think it makes a difference what the official major is, once the course requirements are met?

I'm just now noticing that they removed economics. TESU has degrees that can be completed entirely through their courses and degrees that will require courses from other sources, but I don't see economics anywhere on the website now. The next best option with them would be a social science degree that will allow up to 18 credits in economics.