TESU Undergraduate Certificate in Finance

[1thomasP]

Ah.  Well, I don't think certificates help much, employers almost never look for those.  Certainly not as a prelude to a BA degree.  So if they require an AA, they don't care about the certificate, and if they're looking for a BA, a certificate won't be of any help.  Then, after you get a degree, a certificate isn't very impressive.

But, if he wants to get the degree on the way to the BSBA, that might be something to keep him motivated (kind of like getting the AA along the way).  So it can't hurt.  Also, if he wants an AA and a certificate at the same time, he'd only have to pay one graduation fee - but he'd still have to pay the residency waiver, and then we're still not sure if it will also apply to the BSBA in the works.  So be careful with that.

I disagree. I think that a certificate-especially if it a long term one-in a specific in demand subject area, can add value to a resume, and help one be more marketable. There are still many jobs-in fact a majority of those being created that do not need a bachelor's degree. Also, many employers look at experience, and a specific skillet to determine your employ ability. Many of them do not care how it was gained. A certificate is still a significant post-secondary credential that lead to better employment. An example is medical assisting-an employer may hire both the person with the degree, and the person with the certificate.