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Computer Science Bachelor for a non-US resident
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Hi everyone, 

I'm seeking advice on selecting the most suitable university.

Your Location: Europe 
Your Age: 30
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor of Computer Science or Software Engineering
Current Regional Accredited Credits: No
Some additional exam? No
Other degrees: Bachelor of Economy and Management from 2017, Tomas Bata University (Czech republic)

Online ACE credits: None, yet
Military experience: No
Certifications: PMI-ACP, PSM I (Scrum Master)
Commitments: Full-time job, but flexible and fully remote
Dedicated time to study: I could get in at least 20h per week (likely even slightly more)

RA Credits: I have a bachelor's degree, but my grades weren't the best. Since I read that only C or higher is accepted from international universities, these courses might be applicable for me (not sure if those could be eligible for transfer):
MUSKM/PPZD Computerised Data Processing  - C
MUMMPOMPSY Managerial Psychology - A
MUE/PDET The History of Economic Theories - C
MUMM/PMMT Managerial Methods and Techniques - C
MUMM/PMRK Marketing I - B
MUPI/PPMA Product management - C
MUSKM/PZKMT Introduction to Quantitative Methods - C
MUFU/PFIT Financial Markets - C

Goal?
I am currently employed (full-time) as a Project Manager at a SaaS company, overseeing software development projects. My long-term goal is to transition into a Software Engineering role. To achieve this, I plan to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, followed by a Master's degree.

As a non-US resident, selecting the right online program has been a bit challenging due to cost and eligibility concerns. I'm seeking advice on choosing a suitable program that meets the following criteria:
  • Degree: Bachelor’s in Computer Science
  • Accreditation: Regionally accredited (preferably)
  • Eligibility: Open to non-US citizens
  • Credit Transfer: Allows at least 75% credit transfer to reduce costs
  • Cost: Preferably under €15,000 for the whole program
  • Time: The program should be doable in under 2 years (I understand this depends on my availability, but I want to ensure it's possible).
Programs Considered:
  • WGU: Does not accept non-US residents.
  • University of the People: Not regionally accredited, though I may reconsider if no better options are available.
  • TESU: Meets most criteria but is a bit expensive; at $556 per credit for non-US residents, the mandatory 30 credits would cost over $16,700 + additional fees.
  • Franklin University: Offers a 76% credit transfer and charges $526 per credit (= slightly below 16k), though I’m yet not sure if they accept international students living outside the US.

Can you suggest any other options that might be suitable for me, ideally with slightly lower costs?

Thanks
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Computer Science Bachelor for a non-US resident - by michaela - 08-21-2024, 12:21 PM

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