UMPI - YourPace Business Administration, Management and Leadership Concentration, B.A

[ctor2024]

Thank you so much, @bjcheung77, for your reply and guidance! 

I’ve filled out the template with my details and pasted it below for everyone to check out.

So, a little about me: I’m working full-time and I am also a husband and dad, which keeps my life pretty busy. The good news is, I get quite a bit of downtime at work that I can use to study. I think I can commit to at least 4 hours of study daily, and on some days, I think I can manage up to 10 hours. I’ve been working in my field for over 20 years, so I’m bringing some experience and knowledge to the table that might be useful (or not  

The main reason I want to earn this degree is that I’ve hit a bit of a ceiling in my career. A BA is what most employers are asking for to take the next step, so this feels like the right time to go for it.

Budget wise, I’m good with Sophia.org and Study.com as they fit well into my monthly expenses. For UMPI, I’d love to complete everything within two terms. My goal is to have it all wrapped up by end of this year (ideally August, but that might be a bit of a stretch).

I do have some degrees from Europe, but I think getting them accredited for credit might be more trouble than it’s worth. It feels easier (and faster) to just complete the courses online.

Does my plan seem realistic? Is there anything you’d suggest I adjust? I’d love to hear any advice or tips to help me stay on track.

Thanks again for all the support! This forum has been such a great resource for me already.

Best,

Chris

My details:
Your Location: Currently working in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia/
Your Age: 40
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor Management & Leadership concentration
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0 (I have some from outside the US, it might not be worth the hassle to get them accredited I guess)

School Name Total Credits: N/A

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: N/A

Provider Total Credits: N/A

Any certifications or military experience?: No
Budget: Two semesters at UMPI. Sophia / Study up to 4 month. 
Commitments: Full time work plus husband and dad, but I have quite a bit of downtime at work
Dedicated time to study: min 4 hours per day
Timeline: Starting with Sophia in February, aiming to complete by end of Year latest, but the faster the better.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: NA