10-16-2024, 01:24 PM
Hello everyone!
I previously sought help from this forum to determine how to obtain an accounting degree with the goal of becoming a CPA. After much research and reflection, my goals have since changed and I am now eager to start a career in sales. Since I received some incredibly helpful advice before, I hope that you will be willing to help me again.
Since experience is highly valued in sales, I am currently applying to entry-level roles. While I understand that having a degree is not a necessity in this field, I still want to get my bachelor’s degree because I think it will help open doors for me. In particular, a common way of entering business-to-business sales is through a trainee program but the vast majority of companies require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree. While I would ideally like to specialize in a technical/scientific industry in the future (e.g. healthcare, industrial, SaaS), I think majoring in business administration will give me the most options. Thus, I anticipate pursuing UMPI’s BABA in Project Management & Information Systems but would like to hear your advice.
Your Location: Ohio, USA
Your Age: 22
What kind of degree do you want?: Open to suggestions but most likely business administration - anticipating pursuing UMPI’s BABA in PM & IS
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Maricopa Community Colleges: 9 credits total
ENG101 English Composition I, 3, A
ENG102 English Composition II, 3, A
ECE102 Intro to Engineering, 2, A
FYE101 Intro to College and Career Success, 1, A
Arizona State University: 3 credits total
SOC101 Intro to Sociology, 3, A
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
CLEP Credits: 3 credits total
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, 3, 86%
Any certifications or military experience? No
Budget: I don’t have a strict budget but would prefer to keep it under $8K. Cheaper is better unless it takes considerably longer.
Commitments: I intend to work during my studies but do not yet know if it will be full-time or part-time.
Dedicated time to study: I can dedicate as much time as needed to study when I am not working. I anticipate this being about 20 hours per week if I work full-time and at least 30 hours per week if I work part-time.
Timeline: I don't have a strict timeline but my goal is to obtain my degree in less than 1 year.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I expect to pay for my degree out-of-pocket but will continue researching my options.
I previously sought help from this forum to determine how to obtain an accounting degree with the goal of becoming a CPA. After much research and reflection, my goals have since changed and I am now eager to start a career in sales. Since I received some incredibly helpful advice before, I hope that you will be willing to help me again.
Since experience is highly valued in sales, I am currently applying to entry-level roles. While I understand that having a degree is not a necessity in this field, I still want to get my bachelor’s degree because I think it will help open doors for me. In particular, a common way of entering business-to-business sales is through a trainee program but the vast majority of companies require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree. While I would ideally like to specialize in a technical/scientific industry in the future (e.g. healthcare, industrial, SaaS), I think majoring in business administration will give me the most options. Thus, I anticipate pursuing UMPI’s BABA in Project Management & Information Systems but would like to hear your advice.
Your Location: Ohio, USA
Your Age: 22
What kind of degree do you want?: Open to suggestions but most likely business administration - anticipating pursuing UMPI’s BABA in PM & IS
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Maricopa Community Colleges: 9 credits total
ENG101 English Composition I, 3, A
ENG102 English Composition II, 3, A
ECE102 Intro to Engineering, 2, A
FYE101 Intro to College and Career Success, 1, A
Arizona State University: 3 credits total
SOC101 Intro to Sociology, 3, A
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
CLEP Credits: 3 credits total
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, 3, 86%
Any certifications or military experience? No
Budget: I don’t have a strict budget but would prefer to keep it under $8K. Cheaper is better unless it takes considerably longer.
Commitments: I intend to work during my studies but do not yet know if it will be full-time or part-time.
Dedicated time to study: I can dedicate as much time as needed to study when I am not working. I anticipate this being about 20 hours per week if I work full-time and at least 30 hours per week if I work part-time.
Timeline: I don't have a strict timeline but my goal is to obtain my degree in less than 1 year.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I expect to pay for my degree out-of-pocket but will continue researching my options.
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