Guidance in Degree Planning Needed for A new resident in USA

[bjcheung77]

TLDR: Too Long Didn't Read: In brief, I vote either UMPI BABA PM & IS, or WGU BSIT, then ladder upwards to the WGU MS ITM instead of WGU MBA.  In regards to getting the MBA later, you can Private Message me if you want and we can decide what may be your best path is, you can do that before you do the following, or after, it doesn't really matter which comes first...

Well, there are some discrepancies on what may be a good route to go or a better route to go.  Originally from OP's answers to my posts, I was thinking more on the lines of doing the UMPI and WGU Bachelors/Masters combo.  UMPI BABA Project Management & Info Systems laddering to the WGU Masters IT Management, this will also get you a CAPM certification that isn't regulated by a state/location such as the CPA...

It really boils down to what OP needs, as I mentioned, there are so many various variables in play, and it can be favorable in several directions, at the end of the day, doing a BA Accounting or a BABA PM & Info Systems is somewhat redundant to their foreign Bachelors.  OP really needs to see what can open more doors, getting stuck with a CPA in one state or having a CAPM that can be used elsewhere.

Not only will it take longer to complete the CPA, but the usability isn't as great as the CAPM or the PMP if they decide to ladder upwards.  In fact, I would recommend another route, to open even more doors as OP mentioned Computers/IT and I mentioned the same, work on Certs, Degree, Experience.  You may actually be better with a "one and done" situation, by opening doors to another vertical, IT!

My suggestion is to complete the WGU's newest degree offering, the Accelerated Bachelors in Science IT and Masters in Information Technology Management.  You can finish BOTH Bachelors and Masters for under $8K and have several Business, IT, CAPM certifications all included in your tuition!  You've already applied to WGU for their masters, ask to get transferred to this program!  You now have more options!

So, OP, did you get more info and did you complete anything more than just apply to WGU, UMPI?  Going the IT route will open two doors, Business & IT, instead of staying in just Business, you now have more options to select from as there are sub specialties other than what's offered in Business.  Having more doors open will give you a greater opportunity to get the career you're looking for!