TESU BA Computer Science BSBA CIS Double Degree Plan

[schlocker]

To add a BALS degree to an BSBA Entrepreneurship, dual degrees how many additional classes are required? Upon applying for the admissions waiver to TESU do you declare the degree(s) you are pursuing? Very tempting.

[rachel83az]

I would not get BALS and BSBA. You are only allowed 2 degrees at TESU, and the BALS and BSBA would be two. Get the BSBA and save your other degree for later. You might decide you want to come back for a Psych or Comp Sci degree or something similar in the future.

[bjcheung77]

To add a BALS degree to an BSBA Entrepreneurship, dual degrees how many additional classes are required? Upon applying for the admissions waiver to TESU do you declare the degree(s) you are pursuing? Very tempting.

I got your PM, I'll answer it in a moment. In regards to a BALS & BSBA, if you plan your courses resourcefully to reuse the max number of courses and overlap, my old Jan 2021 template shows you can do this without taking any other courses. Technically, 40 courses for TWO different degrees. Obviously this will change if you want a BALS concentration or different AOS for the BSBA... You apply, add both degrees to your program list, I usually recommend people to get their degrees all at once, you pay one graduation fee and residency waiver fee...

[LevelUP]

To add a BALS degree to an BSBA Entrepreneurship, dual degrees how many additional classes are required? Upon applying for the admissions waiver to TESU do you declare the degree(s) you are pursuing? Very tempting.

As I recall, there is an option to declare 1 degree when you register. Then, you would ask academic advising to add on the extra degrees.

When you apply for graduation, you apply for all your degrees at once that has been completed.

[gams007]

In the Degree plan i found an

English Composition I Sophia English Composition I

English Composition II  Study.com  English 204: English Composition I

Public Speaking  Study.com Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace


https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

[carrythenothing]

In the Degree plan i found an

English Composition I Sophia English Composition I

English Composition II  Study.com  English 204: English Composition I

Public Speaking  Study.com Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace


https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

Fixed it

[dfrecore]

To add a BALS degree to an BSBA Entrepreneurship, dual degrees how many additional classes are required? Upon applying for the admissions waiver to TESU do you declare the degree(s) you are pursuing? Very tempting.

Why would you add on a less useful degree to a more useful one?  There's no reason to do such a thing.  It's a waste of money, unless you're planning on doing both capstones in a 16cr term, and if that's the case, then it's a waste of time; you should be focusing on your BSBA capstone which is pretty time-consuming in itself.

Seriously, don't add a generic degree to a less generic one.

[schlocker]

Great feedback. Thanks to all that responded.

[bjcheung77]

Anyways, for people going for a BALS as a first check the box degree, that's a great option.  They can add a BSBA if that's what they need or want later.  If it's the opposite way around, generally, I would get them to do the Bachelors and ladder to a Masters, or save the Bachelors for something later as TESU only allows 2 Bachelors.

Having said that, it all depends on the students needs and situation.  Each scenario is different, if the student is interested in learning other subjects that can lead up to a BALS Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Science & Math, then that may be a better option than just a BALS with no concentration.

Again, if the student is going to be learning, self-studying, or previewing/reviewing material, why not get credit or a secondary degree from it?  You're going to learn the subject material since you're young and have the energy, money, time to spend on it since you're in your teens.  You can supplement that with other hobbies, part time work, volunteering, and slowly get that second degree.

One thing to note, a BALS will most likely not get you into a competitive Masters degree, but will get you into any of the non-competitive Masters degree providers we've recommended, most of them being competency based and not butt-in-seat.  For most Masters at the semi-competitive level, you do not need a corresponding Bachelors for entry, you just need to "hit" most of their entry requirements.

I mentioned this here, read the info in regards to certification/licensing: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid362319
Here's an example of a few people who went from a BALS to a Masters: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid353856

[schlocker]

This is very helpful. In our case we will pursue a semi-competitive Masters program, butt in seat as the BSBA will have be completed online, at a young age, outside of the US. Looking in the digital design/production area. Have some experience. Looking at degrees that are not "film" but digital media.