TESU Area of Study help!

[Merlin]

Why wouldn't you take Network Tech instead of Stats?

Network Technology is UL, and I didn't want to take an upper level class at the same time as the Capstone (which I've heard is a bear of a class). It was recommended that I take a lower level class with the capstone to make it a little bit easier.

Yes, the capstone is a pain. It consists of a ton of reading and a ton of writing, with a whole lot crammed into the first two weeks to weed out people who aren't ready. There is only one exam, which is 80% essay based. So unless you're already a strong writer, I'd recommend taking it all by itself if you can manage it.

If you have to take a second course, taking it alongside a simple course (like the SOS-110 cornerstone) seems reasonable. Depending on your math skills and familiarity with stats going into the course, I would argue that Statistics might be harder than Network Technology in terms of time spent on the course; it will require more time spent on memorization and practice at least. On the other hand, I would imagine that the stats course would require little if any writing, which is good since you'll already have your hands full with the writing required for the capstone.

Personally, I would think that the network technology course will be easier for someone pursuing a BSBA CIS. Assuming you're coming from an IT background like most CIS folks, you may already have knowledge in this area. Then again, I know the Network Technology TECEP has an essay section, so I would imagine that the online course will require papers; depending on the number of papers, that may be too much writing when combined with the capstone. But that is just speculation since I haven't seen the course syllabus.