Affordable Math degree for non-US (international) citizen

[OtterDen]

I saw your signature - you completed a BS in IT from Derby.

getting it evaluated with WES, and doing a second degree from TESU would only require 30 credit hours 

that might be the cheapest?

Last time I checked, TESU have some kind of residency waiver fee and that makes it quite expensive for me.

Yes, TESU will cost you $5-6000. You either have to pay the residency waiver, or take 15 credits from them. The latter is slightly cheaper, IF you take those credits in a single 12 week term. However, if the SNHU India route isn't available, I think it's likely to be your cheapest option.

Thanks for the advice. I might just wait for a while until SNHU India make it available. I am now progressing the MBA so having math related courses are not urgent to me, but a next step in the plan.

Another way might be enter SNHU India with an available degree, and take the math courses as free electives. A lot of grad schools require math pre-requisite courses with grades on the transcript, instead of PASS/FAIL. That's why I would prefer taking math in SNHU over the cheaper Study.com, Sophia online learning platform route.

I am now pursuing The UK MBA route, and it cost $5000 - $6000 only, with master level MBA from a QS ranked school. TESU is too expensive for a bachelor, even with the credit transfers.

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You could try SNHU Computer Science with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics minor - I don't know if SNHU India allows minors, though; I believe they should as it's the same university? I am also looking towards SNHU India as it's cheaper. I know you are looking for major in math rather in CS but they are very adjacent for master/PhD purposes, as CS is technically an applied math, so to speak.

Thanks for the tip. Let us know if you have any progress in SNHU India in the future.

[bjcheung77]

Just wondering, wouldn't an engineering related Bachelors better prepare you for an Engineering related Masters? Is there a reason for the second degree in Math? Are you planning to go into teaching afterwards or something different? There are so many ways to go into getting the Masters in Engineering degree, you want to make sure you have the prerequisites as it may have more classes and not just more math...

[hsufeng]

I reached out to SNHU India, and they informed me that the BA in Mathematics is not currently available.

That's awful . I wonder why they put an unavailable program on their website.

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SNHU India course list: https://in.snhu.edu/catalogs/academic-catalog#/courses .

Choose India Online option in the dropdown on the right.

I saw your signature - you completed a BS in IT from Derby.

getting it evaluated with WES, and doing a second degree from TESU would only require 30 credit hours 

that might be the cheapest?

Last time I checked, TESU have some kind of residency waiver fee and that makes it quite expensive for me.

me too. I supposed that TESU only charge for credits... that's too expensive if you don't avoid the residency waiver fee.

[bjcheung77]

Here's a reference post earlier: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid423117

[OtterDen]

It's been a few days I contacted SNHU India through two methods: email and WhatsApp (instant messaging app). They have not replied yet.

[freeloader]

Unfortunately, OtterDen, this likely won't help you, but it might help others.

One of the degrees that I would like to pursue if I have the time and money is the WGU BA in Educational Studies in Secondary Mathematics Education. It includes education courses but does not include student teaching/licensure. It includes a good bit of math and is broadly comparable to many bachelor's degrees in math:

College Algebra
Trigonometry and Precalculus
Probability and Statistics I
College Geometry
Calculus I
Calculus II
Probability and Statistics II
Mathematical Modeling and Applications
Linear Algebra
Abstract Algebra
Advanced Calculus
Along with 4 courses on teaching secondary mathematics

The cost per six-month term is $4,025. If I felt confident that I could complete the degree in 2 or 3 terms, I would very seriously consider this, but I don't know about my ability to learn (and retain) the math content quickly enough to complete the degree that quickly.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degr...esmes.html

[OtterDen]

Unfortunately, OtterDen, this likely won't help you, but it might help others.

One of the degrees that I would like to pursue if I have the time and money is the WGU BA in Educational Studies in Secondary Mathematics Education. It includes education courses but does not include student teaching/licensure. It includes a good bit of math and is broadly comparable to many bachelor's degrees in math:

College Algebra
Trigonometry and Precalculus
Probability and Statistics I
College Geometry
Calculus I
Calculus II
Probability and Statistics II
Mathematical Modeling and Applications
Linear Algebra
Abstract Algebra
Advanced Calculus
Along with 4 courses on teaching secondary mathematics

The cost per six-month term is $4,025. If I felt confident that I could complete the degree in 2 or 3 terms, I would very seriously consider this, but I don't know about my ability to learn (and retain) the math content quickly enough to complete the degree that quickly.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degr...esmes.html

The course structure is nearly identical to a Bachelor in Math degree. This is quite a good option for US/Canada residents.

[OtterDen]

You could try SNHU Computer Science with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics minor - I don't know if SNHU India allows minors, though; I believe they should as it's the same university? I am also looking towards SNHU India as it's cheaper. I know you are looking for major in math rather in CS but they are very adjacent for master/PhD purposes, as CS is technically an applied math, so to speak.

Have you got any replies from SNHU India? They never reply to me about anything. I have tried multiple ways already.

[berlinerd]

You could try SNHU Computer Science with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics minor - I don't know if SNHU India allows minors, though; I believe they should as it's the same university? I am also looking towards SNHU India as it's cheaper. I know you are looking for major in math rather in CS but they are very adjacent for master/PhD purposes, as CS is technically an applied math, so to speak.

Have you got any replies from SNHU India? They never reply to me about anything. I have tried multiple ways already.

No! They never reply me too, I wrote twice, directly to the email and through that form. It's so mean 

I wonder how somebody on this forum got to them.

[OtterDen]

You could try SNHU Computer Science with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics minor - I don't know if SNHU India allows minors, though; I believe they should as it's the same university? I am also looking towards SNHU India as it's cheaper. I know you are looking for major in math rather in CS but they are very adjacent for master/PhD purposes, as CS is technically an applied math, so to speak.

Have you got any replies from SNHU India? They never reply to me about anything. I have tried multiple ways already.

No! They never reply me too, I wrote twice, directly to the email and through that form. It's so mean 

I wonder how somebody on this forum got to them.

Wow. We are on the same boat.

Here is what I have tried: 

1. I have sent WhatsApp instant messages to their two different WhatsApp accounts. They never reply. They use an autoreply system to ask whether you are interested. They ghosted me when I messaged them back.
   
2. I have sent multiple emails to them. I even use two different email accounts to try to prevent situations that my email address is being identified as spam. No reply.
   
3. Applying directly on the website. I sent my application with information of my previous degree. No reply - I am still on the application pending stage.
   

Let me know if you have any update on SNHU India. It seems that the Indian division is not responding at all. I wonder how the other forum members communicate with them. I have sent a private message about the issue to one of the forum members that discover the Indian division. I also did not get reply from them as well.