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Tips on how I can best plan my future |
Posted by: Mems88 - 02-09-2024, 07:25 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice
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Hello everyone, I've been in the forum for a while now and tried to read up on everything. Now, I might need some tips from you on how to plan my future studies.
Currently, I am enrolled in about 6 master's programs at ENEB:
Master in International Trade
Master in Project Management
Master in Supply Chain Management
Master in Management and Team Management
Master in Big Data and Business Intelligence
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Many might wonder why I am pursuing 6 master's courses without having a higher education degree. For me, it's a good opportunity to acquire knowledge in these areas and gain an understanding of certain topics.
Furthermore, I have been working for about 10 years in a production company specializing in plastics and metals. In my current role, I lead a department with approximately 120 employees. This is why I chose specific master's programs that I listed here.
Your location: Vienna, Austria
Your age: 35
Type of degree you're looking for: I don't have a specific focus at the moment. Initially, I aim to have an official title that I can carry, as titles are highly valued in Austria. It could be anything from an engineer, bachelor, diploma, magister, or master's degree. The key is that it is recognized in the EU, and with the Hague Apostille, there is an agreement throughout the EU. It should be from an accredited school and eligible for carrying the title. Once I have the initial qualifications, I plan to study things that interest and excite me.
I love the old titles that one can use before their name.
Current regionally accredited credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS credits: 0
Certifications: Six Sigma/Green Belt certified by Danube University Krems, Internal Auditor Automotive from the Automotive Cluster provider, Quality Assistant from Quality Austria according to ISO/IEC 17024, and a few internal company certificates.
Budget: I would prefer the most cost-effective path.
Commitments: I have 2 children and a spouse. I am currently working full-time and can dedicate time to my studies on weekends and, to some extent, in the evenings when the children are in bed.
Dedicated study time: I can plan to study on weekends or in the evenings when my children are asleep.
Due to my constraints, I would prefer to study only online.
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If I transfer OTHM Diploma into US University, will they be counted as RA credits? |
Posted by: lucillegyl - 02-09-2024, 06:35 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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Recently I’ve searched and read some previous threads regarding OTHM/ATHE diploma.
My question is: If I transfer OTHM/ATHE Level4/5/6 Diploma in Information Technology via WES into US Universities (such as TESU/UMPI/WGU etc.), will the OTHM/ATHE Level4/5/6 Diploma be counted as RA credits in TESU/UMPI/WGU final transcript?
The reason I plan to do this is that the OTHM Level4/5/6 Diploma is relatively cheap and I really need more cheap RA credits in my bachelor transcript for my future graduate school application in US.
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Need Input on My Amberton University Master's/HR Certification Plan |
Posted by: Iris - 02-08-2024, 05:50 PM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion
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I need some advice.
I was able to take some time off to complete my BABA at UMPI. I am now considering the following Master's options:
WGU - MBA or MSML (I prefer papers over exams, though)
HAU - MBA
Amberton - MA Professional Development with HR Cert or the MS in HR Management
I am leaning toward Amberton because they offer a stand alone graduate certification in HR Management, and my target job is an HR Specialist or HRIS Specialist.
I am hesitant to jump right into a Master's program until I get into the rythm of working full-time and going to school, so here is my plan:
Enroll at Amberton for the HR Management Certificate (it's 4 classes) and take one class at a time. Hopefully, by then, I will be employed and will qualify for tuition reimbursement.
Concurrently work on the four VESi courses recommended in KevinMane's thread for credit through Augustana University. (Learning Disabilities, Understanding Aggression, Why DI and Try DI).
If I decide to pursue the MA in Professional Development, I can transfer the VESi courses to Amberton, and hopefully they'll accept them. Then I will only have five courses left to finish my Masters. I believe one of the courses from the HR Cert counts toward credit for the MA in Prof Dev degree.
If I decide not to move forward with a master's, I will still have my bachelor's degree and a graduate certificate in HR Management to my name. By that point, I would be crazy not to finish my Master's, but I need to leave myself some breathing room. I have a lot of family commitments and working full-time plus pursuing a Master's is daunting.
I would love input on this plan, especially from those that have attended Amberton. Did I assume anything incorrectly, or would you recommend a different approach?
Questions:
1) Do I still need to submit my UMPI transcripts to Amberton so I can enroll in the HR Certification?
2) Do I need to be aware of pushy enrollment salespeople (like UMPI has) if I call Amberton with questions?
3) Has anyone had recent success transferring the four VESi courses in to Amberton? or problems transferring the courses?
4) Can the four VESi courses be applied to any of Amberton's other Master's degrees (besides the MA in Professional Development)?
5) Is there a minimum amount of time in which I must complete the four classes for the HR Cert, or is taking one class at a time even an option?
Thanks in advance for your input.
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UMPI Degree Conferred, I'm One of the Slow Ones! |
Posted by: Iris - 02-08-2024, 11:34 AM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion
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I have received my UMPI Bachelor's via parchment and am awaiting receipt of the physical diploma in the mail!!!
First, I'd like to thank everyone on this forum for your amazing advice and guidance. Words just cannot describe how blessed and fortunate I feel to have found this group. A special shout-out to BJCheung, Ashkir, ss20ts, Carebear and many others. You all are my advisors, my mentors, and my motivation!
My story: I am a busy mom in my 50's with a lot of family commitments. I have two teens with disabilities, and devote a lot of time to them.
I had been taking one or two classes at a time at a community college for years and years hoping to one day finish an associate degree. A bachelor's was a far-fetched dream. Two years ago, I had to drop my cc Algebra class because I was completely lost. I was on the hunt for alternative Algebra courses, and a google search led me to this forum. Thanks to your guidance, I set my sights on a bachelor's from UMPI.
Today I celebrate having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Project Management and Info Systems, plus a minor in Management, summa cum laude!
I couldn't have done it without the support and advice from everyone on this forum.
Secondly, I would like to go on the record as one of the slower and (probably) older UMPI students, in hopes that it will encourage those that may feel inadequate about moving slowly through their courses. My experience has been one of true self-discovery and an unquenchable thirst for learning.
I quit my job so I could completely focus on my kiddos and school, and it still took me seven (7) sessions to complete my degree
I finished most of my gen eds on Sophia, took one more cc class, a study.com course, and passed four CLEP tests - that took almost one whole year. Then, I took 18 classes at UMPI over seven sessions.
There are many on this forum that are able to complete many classes per session. That is wonderful, and I admire and cheer for them, but, there are probably many that are shy (like me) to admit it took them longer. My advice:
"Move at the pace that works best for you. Don't be deterred. You are not alone, and this forum of wonderful people will cheer you on, no matter your pace. If I can do it, anyone can!!!!"
Thanks to the invaluable advice from this forum, I am moving on to planning for a master's degree!
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University of the Cumberlands |
Posted by: ss20ts - 02-07-2024, 08:51 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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I know a few people on here have taken courses at University of the Cumberlands. I know it's a Christian university and am wondering if there's any religion in the courses. I've attended a Christian university that required religion coursework and one that did not. So I'm wondering where U of the C falls. Thanks!
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Tough Dual Concentration BS Degree Possible??? |
Posted by: GameSlinger - 02-07-2024, 03:13 PM - Forum: TESU - Thomas Edison State University Discussion
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I am working my way through all the random classes I have on my plate, and while looking through all my info, I know that getting 2 Bachelors degrees with 2 Concentrations each is possible through TESU. What I am looking at is that the 1st combo I already have added to my advising page as BSBA HR/Organizational Management & Operations Management. I am looking to add BS Military Technology Leadership & Electronic Systems Engineering Technology. I know that I am not allowed to have much overlap in the AOS for the combined degree, but is this one possible?
Military Tech Leadership https://www.tesu.edu/ast/programs/bs/mil...leadership
Pre-Calculus
Chemistry 1 & 2 w/ Labs
Electronic Systems https://www.tesu.edu/ast/programs/bs/ele...technology
Calculus 1 & 2
Physics 1 & 2w/ Labs
This leaves only 3 courses that would overlap other than possibly some electives that I would have to figure out.
Occupational Safety and Health
Applied Quality Management
Project Management
I believe these 4 AOS would elevate my standing considerably with my current company as we do Worldwide Aerospace and Defense Technology, and I work in the Electronics portion of that.
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