Degree Planning Advice - 31, Norway, No Higher Education

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Just as a warning: the TESU BA Math is not "coded" as a math degree. See https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...es-Warning for more information. This might or might not matter, depending on the school and how Norway views American degrees. But it's still something to be aware of, just in case.

- Calculus I,II,III
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations
- Functions of several Variables
- Programming (Already covered from the CS side of my plan)
- One of the following: Numerics/ Analysis/ Mechanics/ Advanced Differential Equations/ Statistics

I think at least some of these should be covered by your Metropolia classes.

From my initial pass through the options from TESU I would be lacking in some of these higher level math classes. What would be a good way to make this work? I guess I can find these classes from another school and transfer them in as RA credit?

I would strongly recommend transferring what you can from sources that are not TESU and that are cheaper than TESU. There are a few suggestions here: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

Part of your UL credit can come from your CS degree and vice versa. I would strongly recommend getting the SAS Advanced Programmer Certificate on Coursera, for instance. https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Coursera It doesn't really help you with the Norwegian university's requirements, but it's cheap UL credit that allows you to save money elsewhere.

TESU's Math degree already requires Calc I-III, so that's fine.
Linear Algebra, too.
If none of your Metropolia courses count in as Differential Equations, you can take that from West Texas A&M.
I'm not sure what "functions of several variables" means in this context; is that Calc IV at TESU or is that covered by one of the Metropolia courses?
You did Statistics at Metropolia, along with Engineering Mechanics, plus Sophia. So you should be covered for the last requirement.

How is the workload with the flat rate plan at TESU? I want to set myself up for success. I am able to work hard and put in the effort but I want to be realistic about what is achievable in a 12 week block. If I have many higher level math / cs courses all together I think this would be difficult, as I would still need to work a full time along side this.

It depends on the class(es). It's usually recommended to do no more than 2 UL courses at one time. For Computer Science specifically, this is usually:

Cornerstone (LL)
Capstone (UL)
Software Engineering (UL)
2 super easy LL courses or ePacks.

You can extend any course(s) you need for about $250 each. https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/fees You can do this as long as you've completed at least half of the coursework by the time you request the extension. https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/current/...xtensions/ This helps lighten the load and turns a 12 week term into a 20 week one, where necessary.

If you can't find the math you need cheaply/easily elsewhere, you might need 2 flat-rate terms. Not ideal, but not the worst thing ever either.

I have attached a copy of what I have done so far and outlined based on the Wiki pages. Things in green are classes I have already completed. I have a lot of credit from Metropolia that is not on the plan as I am not sure where it goes. When is it a good idea to start to evaluate and see what I have left to-do and what does get accepted?

It looks like you've just about finished the 579€ programme; is that correct? I would probably go ahead and get everything evaluated now. Apply to TESU if you haven't already, pay for the Medical Terminology TECEP (but do not take it). Then send your evaluated courses + Sophia to TESU. That way you can see where everything goes and you can start planning what else you need to take. Double check Metropolia's offerings to see if there is anything else that the Norwegian university might like to see. Maybe the Microprocessors course would be of interest/relevance?

Thanks for all the great information.

This CIP issues does have me a little concerned but maybe its not critical? Based on the information from the UiB website it seems that the emphasis is on the the classes taken more than the degree itself;

Bachelor degrees that qualify

• Usually, a Bachelor degree in Applied Mathematics/Mathematics is required for admission.
  
• Other bachelor degrees can qualify if you can document at least 70 ECTS relevant courses.
  

Bachelor degrees that do not qualify

• Bachelor in Economics/administration/similar: the degree does not contain relevant courses. Courses named «Matematics for economy» etc do not correspond to Calculus courses.
  
• Engineering degrees will seldom qualify without additional courses from a Mathematics department.
  

You also need to document

• Average grade of minimum C[url=https://www.uib.no/en/education/62545/academic-system#grading-scale][/url]
  

Couple this with a computer science degree that is in the correct CIP maybe its not an issue. I can send an email to UiB to check what there standing would be on this. I will also check if its possible to take the required math classes through them as this could save me some money and also guarantee that its accepted.

Good idea to take another pass though Metropolia to squeeze everything I can from it.