TESU BSBA Degrees.

[terryd5150]

My question is regarding the actual TESU degree: the physical diploma & transcripts awarded upon completion of one of the BSBA options.

This is not a question of curriculum or how the various concentrations differ from each other.



For example: if someone earns a BSBA in Finance, how do the actual diploma & transcripts denote this?

Does the diploma say Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or does it simply state Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?

How would you correctly denote this degree on a resume? 

"BSBA: Finance", or "Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance"?



While subtle, that delineation can have a profound impact on how potential employers would interpret your educational experience.

There's a different impact in saying someone is a finance major vs. someone is a business major with a finance concentration.



This subtlety can have dramatic impact on how employers view someone, as being a classified as a business major can almost be labeled as a "kiss of death" in some industries.    



Anyone that's completed a BSBA with a concentration is welcomed to chime in.

[dfrecore]

My physical diploma says "Bachelor of Science in Business Administration" - but employers don't see this so the point is moot.

My transcript says
"Degree Awarded: BS in Business Administration"
"Area of Study: Human Resources/Organizational Management"

Employers that ask normally request your transcript, not your diploma.

On my resume, I say "BS in Business Administration w/concentration in HR/Org Mgmt" because that's all there's space for (my own personal choice).

Yes, if you're in a certain industry, then not having a specific degree can be problematic - 99% of people won't have this as a problem, so it's moot. But for someone who NEEDS a certain degree, you should get that. A BS in Accounting, a BS in Finance, etc.

[terryd5150]

My physical diploma says "Bachelor of Science in Business Administration" - but employers don't see this so the point is moot.

My transcript says
"Degree Awarded: BS in Business Administration"
"Area of Study: Human Resources/Organizational Management"

Employers that ask normally request your transcript, not your diploma.

On my resume, I say "BS in Business Administration w/concentration in HR/Org Mgmt" because that's all there's space for (my own personal choice).

Yes, if you're in a certain industry, then not having a specific degree can be problematic - 99% of people won't have this as a problem, so it's moot.  But for someone who NEEDS a certain degree, you should get that.  A BS in Accounting, a BS in Finance, etc.

Nailed it.

Thanks for weighing in, dfrecore.