Testing out?

[masrat858]

By any chance, are there any test-out/ACE options so far for graduate studies?

[Ideas]

Very little. There are VESi credits which are in the education field.

[sanantone]

VESi is not ACE or a test out option. They are similar to independent study courses, but can be cheaper.

[SolarKat]

Statistics.com has a number of courses that are ACE-accredited for grad credit. They're not test-out, but each class only lasts 4 weeks, so they're quick. (And the right combo of 4 of them gives you a TESU grad certificate. So there's that, if you dig statistics/analytics.)

As for purely test-out, the only one I can think of is Heriot-Watt, who offer widely-recognized MSc, MBA, and DBA programs, as well as individual courses (if that's your thing). And those exams are not for the faint of heart. But literally you pay the fee, get the materials, study your butt off, and sit the exam when you're ready. The DBA does require a thesis.

[masrat858]

And the right combo of 4 of them gives you a TESU grad certificate. So there's that, if you dig statistics/analytics.

That's great to hear. Could you please elaborate a little more on that?

[Thorne]

That's great to hear. Could you please elaborate a little more on that?

Presumably, SolarKat is speaking about this certificate.

Just click on the links under the required coursework and it will drop you at the relevant Statistics.com class. Four of those at ~$600/course ($200/credit, not bad for graduate work) and you've got your certificate.

[SolarKat]

Presumably, SolarKat is speaking about this certificate.

Just click on the links under the required coursework and it will drop you at the relevant Statistics.com class. Four of those at ~$600/course ($200/credit, not bad for graduate work) and you've got your certificate.

They also give an "academic affiliation" discount when you register - select that options and enter TESU (or whatever). It varies by course but seems to be in the ballpark of 10-15%

ETA - Be aware that the TESU Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics uses courses that are completely different from those required for the TESU MBA/Data Analytics. There is ZERO overlap. So if your goal is the TESU MBA/DA, then save the $ for the in-house classes @ TESU.

Also, Statistics.com offer their own credentials for certain combinations of classes - you may find you can add to your ACE transcript plus get a credential.

[bjcheung77]

By any chance, are there any test-out/ACE options so far for graduate studies?

That's great to hear. Could you please elaborate a little more on that?

Before you search for any graduate studies by 'testing' out, you need to know what 'field' or study it's going to be in.
Otherwise, the info provided to you may not be suitable. You should provide us more details of what you're looking for.

[jessikalauren]

Statistics.com has a number of courses that are ACE-accredited for grad credit. They're not test-out, but each class only lasts 4 weeks, so they're quick. (And the right combo of 4 of them gives you a TESU grad certificate. So there's that, if you dig statistics/analytics.)

As for purely test-out, the only one I can think of is Heriot-Watt, who offer widely-recognized MSc, MBA, and DBA programs, as well as individual courses (if that's your thing). And those exams are not for the faint of heart. But literally you pay the fee, get the materials, study your butt off, and sit the exam when you're ready. The DBA does require a thesis.

Hi SolarKat, I was curious and checked out the programs at Heriot-Watt - do you have any experience or knowledge with them? Or know anyone who does? I am reading their website and they seem to grant equivalency exemptions for the core courses of their master's programs, which if true, would mean I'd only need to take four elective courses with them to earn their MS.

[SolarKat]

Hi SolarKat, I was curious and checked out the programs at Heriot-Watt - do you have any experience or knowledge with them? Or know anyone who does? I am reading their website and they seem to grant equivalency exemptions for the core courses of their master's programs, which if true, would mean I'd only need to take four elective courses with them to earn their MS.

Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Here's the form, which provides more details. But in summary, if I'm reading correctly, a relevant bachelors degree could give you one exemption, 2 relevant bachelors degrees could give you 2 exemptions. And postgraduate coursework could be transfered in. But they won't take individual undergraduate classes and map them onto the masters degree. Further, there's a max of 2 exemptions (and a cost of about US$180 per exemption or credit, *each*). And there's a max of 4 (2 exempt/2 credits, or 4 credits only). The EBS representatives are extremely responsive, so if the program interests you, give them a shout. Also, the exams are *not* for the faint of heart - you might want to ask to see past papers so you can gauge the level they're looking for...it's quite rigorous.

Exemption/transfer policy/request form - EBS