My Grad School Thoughts - Masters/PHD

[Jonathan Whatley]

My BA Comp Science courses are done.  Here's a plan for people who are thinking of a BA Biology at TESU
Alternatives: APUS or Excelsior BS Natural Science with a concentration in Biology - not a true Biology degree
The best completely online alternative might be this Logan University Bachelors of Science in Human Biology
Logan University Link: https://www.logan.edu/academics/bachelor...n-biology/

Charter Oak also offers a concentration in Biology within the major in General Studies.

[terryd5150]

I copy/pasted everything I had in a reply post and then PM you in the info as well... (maybe because I had them both open in two tabs, one of them didn't save).  Weird...Anyways, here we go again... Here is how it shows on my end...

Capstone $1098
Residency $2200
Grad fee: $332
12 courses: $779
BACS Requirements and AOS Total: $4409

Required Courses 18 credits

   Introduction to Programming - OnlineDegree.com $9
   *Data Structures - Study.com $70 (waiting for ACE/NCCRS recommendation for credit)
   Calculus I - Study.com $70
   Discrete Math - Study.com $70
   Introduction to Operating Systems - Study.com $70 (LL)
   Computer Architecture - Study.com $70  (UL)

B. Capstone 3

   LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone  $1098 @TESU

C. Computer Science Electives*  18 credits

    *Operating Systems - $70 Study.com, waiting for it to be UL soon
    Programming Language 1 - $70 (Study.com C Programming Language)
    Programming Language 2 - $70 (Study.com Java Programming Language)
    Management Information Systems - $70 Study.com UL
    Database Management - $70 Study.com UL
    Information Systems Analysis & Design - $70 Study.com UL

I am taking more ACE/NCCRS Comp Sci courses such as the Study.com Comp Sci ones for learning purposes and review.

Update: I am looking into some Masters degree programs that are not test-out or competency-based, are there any that are "assignment or essay based"?  I think the Purdue Global MBA is all essay work and has two courses only.  I think the Amberton MBA is the same, I forget...

I kind of find it fun writing now after doing so many SL/Study.com courses that required writing assignments, it's feeling a bit weird just to test out of any courses. Furthermore, I really didn't test out of anything as I didn't do any CLEP/DSST... The only test-out-able Masters I recall are the HW ones...

Hey, BJ, with all the recent changes from TESU regarding SDC courses, are these course options still valid for the BACS AOS?

[bjcheung77]

I've been chatting with fellow board members on this and the sister board, been looking at other options for "affordable graduate schools".
I may do the Upgrad/Deakin 1 or 2 year MBA instead of Walden MBA that has ACBSP, as this program is AACSB and EQUIS
Previous thread: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-540504

I've debated on doing the following: TESU > Walden Psychology > California Southern PsyD (at about 30 grand)
However, most lately have changed my stance to Walden Psychology > UCN PhD Psychology for $8900 instead.
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Psychology

Yes, I've also debated on doing this: TESU > Walden MBA ACBSP > California Southern DBA (at also 30 grand)
However, now I am doing it this way: Walden MBA ACBSP > VUL DHA - I'll start VUL later, finish it when they have RA
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Doctorates

[xspect]

I doing the Walden > Walden PhD

They give a 50% off tuition if you’re a member of the alumni ambassador. Plus I transferred in 25 credit towards my PhD towards from my masters degree.

[Thorne]

I've been chatting with fellow board members on this and the sister board, been looking at other options for "affordable graduate schools".
I may do the Upgrad/Deakin 1 or 2 year MBA instead of Walden MBA that has ACBSP, as this program is AACSB and EQUIS
Previous thread: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-540504

I've debated on doing the following: TESU > Walden Psychology > California Southern PsyD (at about 30 grand)
However, most lately have changed my stance to Walden Psychology > UCN PhD Psychology for $8900 instead.
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Psychology

Yes, I've also debated on doing this: TESU > Walden MBA ACBSP > California Southern DBA (at also 30 grand)
However, now I am doing it this way: Walden MBA ACBSP > VUL DHA - I'll start VUL later, finish it when they have RA
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Doctorates

Do you know what the Deakin MBA application and acceptance process looks like? I'm really interested in doing it, but I don't know how deep they dig. Technically, between my entrepreneurial endeavors and my last job basically doing ops management, I've got 3 years of experience running a business.

I've finally decided not to do a PhD, mainly because of effort and cost and the lack of any return on investment. PhDs are having a tough time lately, so if I go after a doctorate, it'll be later, when I have lots of money to burn.

My two cents on your options would be to take the Deakin 1-year course (the 2-year includes a management certificate which will provide no value for a Deakin MBA grad) and jump into a DBA with Cal Southern, because they'll likely accept the whole Deakin program for transfer so you'll only need to do the dissertation.

[tjguitar85]

I've been chatting with fellow board members on this and the sister board, been looking at other options for "affordable graduate schools".
I may do the Upgrad/Deakin 1 or 2 year MBA instead of Walden MBA that has ACBSP, as this program is AACSB and EQUIS
Previous thread: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-540504

I've debated on doing the following: TESU > Walden Psychology > California Southern PsyD (at about 30 grand)
However, most lately have changed my stance to Walden Psychology > UCN PhD Psychology for $8900 instead.
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Psychology

Yes, I've also debated on doing this: TESU > Walden MBA ACBSP > California Southern DBA (at also 30 grand)
However, now I am doing it this way: Walden MBA ACBSP > VUL DHA - I'll start VUL later, finish it when they have RA
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Doctorates

What value does a DBA add? Why aren't you doing WGU for the MBA?

[ThatBankDude]

I've been chatting with fellow board members on this and the sister board, been looking at other options for "affordable graduate schools".
I may do the Upgrad/Deakin 1 or 2 year MBA instead of Walden MBA that has ACBSP, as this program is AACSB and EQUIS
Previous thread: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-540504

I've debated on doing the following: TESU > Walden Psychology > California Southern PsyD (at about 30 grand)
However, most lately have changed my stance to Walden Psychology > UCN PhD Psychology for $8900 instead.
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Psychology

Yes, I've also debated on doing this: TESU > Walden MBA ACBSP > California Southern DBA (at also 30 grand)
However, now I am doing it this way: Walden MBA ACBSP > VUL DHA - I'll start VUL later, finish it when they have RA
Previous thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Doctorates

Do you know what the Deakin MBA application and acceptance process looks like? I'm really interested in doing it, but I don't know how deep they dig. Technically, between my entrepreneurial endeavors and my last job basically doing ops management, I've got 3 years of experience running a business.

I've finally decided not to do a PhD, mainly because of effort and cost and the lack of any return on investment. PhDs are having a tough time lately, so if I go after a doctorate, it'll be later, when I have lots of money to burn.

My two cents on your options would be to take the Deakin 1-year course (the 2-year includes a management certificate which will provide no value for a Deakin MBA grad) and jump into a DBA with Cal Southern, because they'll likely accept the whole Deakin program for transfer so you'll only need to do the dissertation.

There is a decent sized ROI if doing a residential, full-time, AACSB Accredited PhD program. You get a 100% tuition waiver, $25,000+ per year stipend and most graduates from these programs are making $150,000+ per year after they graduate and move into an academic role.

[posabsolute]

The 1 year Deakin MBA is pretty cool, really like the syllabus and price


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[posabsolute]

So just wanted to mention, I inquired Upgrad about the 1 year Deakin MBA.. They require students to have a PG in Management prior to starting the 1y mba. Even with a BSBA they said no can do.

[SteveFoerster]

So just wanted to mentioned,  I inquired Upgrad about the 1 year Deakin MBA.. They require students to have a PG in Management prior to starting the 1y mba. Even with a BSBA they said no can do.

Dare I ask whether any of ENEB's qualifications would fulfill this requirement?