Hi guys, I came across this Masters in Finance program: https://romebusinessschool.com/master-in...e/#program
They also have lots of other online business masters in English.

Rome Business School appears as #23 for best online MBA in Europe in this ranking: https://www.topmba.com/online-mba-rankings-emea?page=1
Is this a somewhat respected ranking, or a complete no-name site?

Tuition for the whole degree seems to be a little under 7k Euros.

I found this about their accrediation: https://romebusinessschool.com/accreditation/
It seems like the International University of Valencia validates the degrees and gives the ECTS.

They also seem to have some partnerships with what I would believe are somewhat respected universities (Pace University in New York and EAE Business School in Spain)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_Busin...20Training)

Is this just a really fancy version of ENEB that invested more in proper marketing and partnerships, or is this an actual (normal) Masters program?

The site and internet presence definitely look a lot more respectable than ENEB with it's 1 test for a whole (or multiple) masters degree(s)... but if it's still a sketchy and not very legit degree it's surely not worth 7k.


I remember that one of the top business schools in Europe from Spain also just hands out professional masters like ENEB does but counts as a great business school and people pay lots of money for it. Is this something similar to this: a respected and good business school but with a somewhat shitty (half-accredited) degree?


I hope someone knows more about this institution/their programs.

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to enrol with UMPI with the Your Pace program. I’m a Canadian (with Canadian + UK citizenship), who is living in the Netherlands. I’m 43 years old, I have a great career working for the UN in communications, and have managed to get this far in my career on years of experience and no degree. This is now starting to hold me back from progressing further, and I just want to get a BA so I can set my sights higher. My goal here is to get the degree with as little pain and fuss as possible.

I’m considering two pathways with UMPI — either the BABA Marketing degree, or BLS Management. 

I have extensive communications/marketing professional experience, so this subject area will likely be relatively easy for me. On the other hand, I’ve read experiences of others saying that the BLS Management degree is simpler to achieve generally. I’d be curious if anyone wants to weigh in on which approach might be best here given my professional experience in this area..

In terms of transferring credits in, back 22 years ago I attended a community college in Canada, studying graphic design. I’m unsure if this will be of any value or in terms of transfer credits, or if they are even worthwhile sending for assessment. Is it worthwhile seeking international transfer credits for 22-year old community college courses? Note that this will require me obtaining a transcript evaluation through a service like WES, so if my credits are of little or no value for transfer, I'd rather not spend the money to have the transcript assessed.

I suppose once my transfer credit situation is clearer, I would then start a Sophia/study.com course plan to transfer into UMPI with as much cheap credit as possible. 

Grateful for others to share any similar experiences relevant to my situation! Cheers!


Location: Living in the Netherlands; hold Canadian + UK nationality

Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: BA

Potential Credits:
I attended a 2-year community college at Humber College in Ontario, Canada from 2000-2002. Unsure if these will be of any value or are even worthwhile pursuing for a transfer credit given the time and expense of getting my old Canadian transcript assessed by a and how long ago these were obtained. 

In all of the below courses I achieved 70%+.

3 CR - GRAF 112 PS Typography 1
2 CR - GRAF 115 PS Colour for Communications 
3 CR - GRAF 117 PS Digital Design 1 
3 CR - GRAF 118 PS Conceptual Process 1 
2 CR - GRAF 119 PS History of Graphic Des & Adv 
2 CR - GRAF 120 PS Thesis 1 
3 CR - COMM 300 PS Business Writing Skills 73 
3 CR - GRAF 212 PS Typography 2 
3 CR - GRAF 213 PS Design 2 
3 CR - GRAF 217 PS Digital Design 2 
3 CR - GRAF 310 PS Advertising Graphics 1
3 CR - GRAF 312 PS Typography 3
3 CR - GRAF 319 PS Corporate Design 1
3 CR - GRAF 321 PS Design 3
3 CR - GRAF 322 PS Interactive Media Design
3 CR - GRAF 317 PS Entrepreneurship
3 CR - GRAF 410 PS Advertising Graphic 2
3 CR - GRAF 413 PS Packaging 2 
3 CR - GRAF 416 PS Portfolio Development 
2 CR - GRAF 418 PS Internship
3 CR - GRAF 419 PS Corporate Design 2
2 CR - GRAF 420 PS Thesis 4

I also have completed an online continuing education course offered by San Diego State University, which I also am not clear on if it holds any transfer value in this context:
10 PDUs / 1.0 CEUs - LS0007: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Hi all.

Your Location: Ontario, Canada
Your Age: 33
What kind of degree do you want?: The degree I can get fastest given the credits I already have!
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None.
Any certifications or military experience? No.
Budget: Up to $7k USD, but really as cheap as possible!
Commitments: I work full time, other than that nothing.
Dedicated time to study: Around 20-24 hours a week.
Timeline: No specific timeline, budget is more important here, but of course the faster the better.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None.

A bit about me: I live in Canada (citizen) and I'm 33. I want to get a master's degree from a US school purely for immigration purposes. Unfortunately my Canadian bachelor's degree is only 90 credits, making me ineligible for almost any master's I've inquired about -- and I've inquired a lot. Online learning at my alma mater isn't an option.

I'm aware of the Coursera/UCB data science master's, but data science is just not for me. I'm not a numbers person and I already have a career in UX writing/technical writing. Looking more for degrees adjacent to these fields (let me know if you know any I'm already eligible for given my current education...)

If I need to get a 120-credit degree to pursue master's studies, what is the cheapest way to do it and in which program? My bachelor's degree is in cognitive science, an interdisciplinary program, so it's really hard for me to figure out how these credits would apply. I would deeply appreciate it if anyone has any insight.

Please be kind -- I know my grades are embarrassing. And I know I have 117 credits... I am not sure how I ended up leaving with just a 3 year degree. When I decided to cut loose from this program I was very depressed and not in my right mind.

Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Carleton University: 117 credits

Subject Code Course Grade Credits
COMP 1005 Introduction to Computer Science I A+ 3
LING 1001 Introduction to Linguistics B+ 3
PHIL 2001 Introduction to Logic A- 3
PHIL 2501 Introduction to Philosophy of Mind A 3
PSYC 1001 Introduction to Psychology I A+ 3
CGSC 2001 Introduction to Cognitive Science A 3
LING 2001 Phonetics B+ 3
MATH 1805 Discrete Structures I B+ 3
PSYC 1002 Introduction to Psychology II A+ 3
PSYC 2001 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology A- 3
PSYC 2200 Biological Foundations of Behaviour B- 3
LING 2005 Linguistic Analysis I C+ 3
PHIL 2504 Language and Communication B 3
CGSC 3908 Honours Seminar in Cognitive Science A- 3
COMP 2401 Introduction to Systems Programming C 3
COMP 2402 Abstract Data Types and Algorithms D- 3
PHIL 2550 Moral Psychology C+ 3
PSYC 2700 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology B 3
PHIL 2005 Greek Philosophy and the Western Tradition D- 6
CGSC 4801 Independent Study C+ 3
COMP 1006 Introduction to Computer Science II D- 3
HIST 3902 History of the Future D- 3
PSYC 3405 Psychology of Motivation and Emotion B- 3
CLCV 2305 Ancient Science and Technology C- 6
CGSC 3301 Language and Cognitive Science C- 3
CGSC 4001 Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Scientists B- 3
LING 3601 Language Processing and the Brain I A 3
PHIL 3002 17th Century Philosophy D+ 3
PSYC 3702 Perception B+ 3
CGSC 2002 Theories and Methods in Cognitive Science B 3
LING 3505 Semantics I B 3
PHIL 2010 Issues in Theoretical Philosophy B+ 3
PHIL 3504 Pragmatics B+ 3
PHIL 4220 Consciousness and agency C 3
PSYC 2500 Foundations of Developmental Psychology A- 3
PHIL 1301 Mind, World, and Knowledge A- 3
CGSC 3201 Empirical Issues in Cognitive Science D 3

Thanks very much in advance to anyone who can help.

Hello,

Below is the list composed of classes i have taken or plan to complete by October 2024 to earn my Pierpoint-BOG-AAS:

1.Sophia :
English Composition I
Workplace Communication


Visual Communications
College Algebra
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
It Career Exploration
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Programming in Python
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Relational Databases
Foundations of Statistics

2.Clep:
History I
History II
US Government

3. TEEX:
Cybersecurity for Everyone
Cybersecurity for IT Professionals
Cybersecurity for Business Professionals
 
4.Coursera through TADA:
Google UX Design Professional Certificate

5. RA Credits:
HPE 180: Disconnect for Well-Being, 3 credits (Jacksonville State University)
Biblical Foundations, 3 credits (Bryan Christian College)
College Mathematics, 1 credit (Taylor University)

Please let me know if there are any classes/credits that I am missing that I will need to complete the Pierpont AAS.

 I am planning to enroll in the BLS with an Educational Studies minor in the Your Pace Program at UMPI. I’m currently taking the GEC requirements on Sophia and have been moving them fairly quickly. (Completing around 3 classes per week) My plan is to transfer the 40 CR of GEC from Sophia.
 
I found a spreadsheet on here and customized it to fit my plan. Can someone please review it to see if I am missing anything? I’m particularly concerned about the UL Elective Requirements… can I knock most of those out with Sophia/SDCM/Coursera? Or will most need to be taken at UMPI? My plan is attached via Excel.
 
Thank you so much for your help!


Your Location: Nashville, TN
Your Age: 36
What kind of degree do you want?: BLS Educational Studies (UMPI Your Pace)
 
I have the following credits from a previous online school I attended many years ago:
 
4 CR - HUMN101: Information Literacy
4 CR - DESIGN101: Design Fundamentals
4 CR - GRAPH110: Design Process
4 CR - COMM101: Interpersonal Communications
 
 
Budget: Budget is very important to me. I am trying to earn this degree in the most economical way possible. Trying not to spend more than $5k.
 
Commitments: I work from home FT but have a lot of flexibility and downtime during the day. My evenings are even more open. I don’t have many other commitments to worry about.
 
Dedicated time to study: 2-3 hours during the day, 3-4 hours in the evening. 5-7 hours on Sat and Sun.
 
Timeline: I want to finish as fast as possible.
 
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: N/A

Attached Files

  UMPI Plan - Start May 1 2024.xlsx (Size: 74.81 KB / Downloads: 19)

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew when the AAS BOG degree shows up on your transcripts? I'm trying to transfer my credits into WGU to start 7/1, and I was told by WGU admissions that my classes still showed as in progress with no record of degree. I graduate from Pierpont on 5/10 (thanks to me lurking on the forums taking all your tips LOL) and I figured that was why my degree wasn't showing as active yet. However I was hoping not to impede my application process into WGU by too much lag time.

Thanks again.

Hello all!

Your Location: US, Oregon
Your Age: 30
What kind of degree?: Bachelors

RA Credits / Other: None, besides sophia

Sophia Learning Credits:

Environmental Science
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Web Development
Project Management
US History I
Visual Communications


Any certifications or military experience?
None

Budget: Ideally not more than a few thousand a year. I can receive up to $5k/yr in tuition assistance (with caveats), and would like to limit how much is spent beyond that.
Commitments: Full time work, several sports, a partner.
Dedicated time to study: 1-2 hours/day. Possibly more on weekend. 7-12/week total.
Timeline: ASAP, ideally
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: 5k/year, if I can make a compelling argument that the course will help me improve in my performance of my job as a Software Engineer.

Goal?: I am currently employed as a software engineer, but some of the higher positions in my company require a degree. The degree needs to be in Computer Science, or in a subject/area close enough that I can make a good argument (ie: IT, Math, Software Engineering, CIS, etc).

The Sophia classes I took were originally in service of following the SNHU CS Degree Plan on the wiki, but if there's another degree elsewhere that would allow more transfer credits, I'm open.

I would ideally like to avoid proctored exams as much as possible, my hours and hobbies can make scheduling those very, very inconvenient.

Thank you very much for any guidance or suggestions about which way to go!

Hello, new user and I am debating a higher ed degree to help my career a little.  I'm in financial crimes compliance and risk management and I noticed a degree from Seattle U - MLS: Master of Legal studies in Compliance & Risk Management.  I've never heard of this before and did some research. The most info about the usefulness of this is from red-it, and it appears like 80% say it's useless.  I was wondering what this forum thinks of MLS degrees in general and it's worth.

To help - this is me: early 50s, Bachelors in Finance, most of my career in securities and financial crimes compliance.  I've been trying to get into management, but have not gotten it - maybe it's me, or maybe it's a lack of graduate degree, or both. I noticed a lot of others who got promoted have a MBA or Masters - and some are from a local easy one: UTD, and some are online ones.  I know it's late in my career but I still got 15 years or so to go.

So I'm wondering if an MLS would get a good route or maybe go for a fast, lower cost, and somewhat recognizable school like Purdue Online or Boston U online (I've been reading the 'cheap online MBA programs' thread and others I can find about these two colleges in this forum).  Before saying UTD - I don't want to take the time to study/take the GMAT.  Thank you all!

Hi Everyone! 
Newbie here ?
I currently have over 15 years of management experience in the banking world but no degree currently.  I’m thinking of taking BLS accounting  minor and or M&L minor can I complete both @Umpi for a dual degree.  Has anyone completed or currently in the accounting minor BLS I’m thinking it may make me more marketable since I have experience as a previous bank branch manager 
. I have also started taking classes at Sophia. I have about 40 credits transferring from other schools. 
Thanks 

Hello! I currently am enrolled at TESU and had originally failed the class about 2 years ago. Since then I have taken more classes but have not retaken this one. I am trying to apply for a program within the Army by the end of July but it requires my GPA to be a bit higher than what it is now. I have also maxed out my 90 non-traditional credit transfers. The next available class at TESU for HIS-1010 starts in June so it's not feasible for me to take that class. I am trying to avoid taking the CLEP since I already have those 90 hours, does anyone know of any school that offers this class on an accelerated manner? I would like to have a letter grade and be able to complete the class within a month if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!