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Need a Degree, planning a career switch
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Hi everyone, I'm 29 this year and recently relocated to Malaysia from Singapore. I used to be a freelance music teacher and am now considering to switch to a career in tech/programming where I can work remotely and earn a somewhat comfortable wage in Malaysia (the national undergraduate wage is $1000usd/month). My highest qualification is a diploma in music, and a recognized degree would help in opening up my employment opportunities.

Currently, I'm unemployed and considering enrolling in UoPeople in 3 months time. But I had seen a lot of people recommend against it. 

The alternative plan is to study OSSU computer science syllabus, and use the knowledge to get a degree in WGU within a year. My budget is 5000-8000usd. I am in no rush to get a degree, so anywhere from 2-4 years of getting the degree is good enough for me. Basically money is the only limiting factor. I have enough time (I hope) and I hope I can get a somewhat recognized degree. I also would prefer if I could learn something from the degree, but it's a secondary concern as I'm ok with self study to supplement any gaps in my knowledge/education.

Otherwise UoPeople seem to be the best option so far, especially since there's a chance it might get RA accredited in 2026, and I would pretty much graduate around that time anyway. 

Thank you all for your inputs and time to help.
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#2
Unfortunately, you cannot get a WGU degree while not living in the US. That's not happening.

However, for 5000-8000USD, you can get a TESU Computer Science degree. It does cost more than UoPeople, of course, but it's fully RA and you don't have to worry about the school maybe not being approved for RA status before you graduate, as you would with UoPeople.

I would still strongly recommend using OSSU to study. They've got a lot of good resources that most Computer Science programs miss out on.
In progress:
TESU - BA Computer Science; BSBA CIS; ASNSM Math & CS; ASBA

Completed:
Pierpont - AAS BOG
Sophia (so many), The Institutes (old), Study.com (5 courses)
ASU: Human Origins, Astronomy, Intro Health & Wellness, Western Civilization, Computer Appls & Info Technology, Intro Programming
Strayer: CIS175, CIS111, WRK100, MAT210
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I second TESU for the BACS degree. You can get everything via alt-credit, as long as you plan in 24cr of RA from elsewhere to bring in (or the 16cr graded term plus 8cr and/or TECEP exams).
TESU BSBA/HR 2018 - WVNCC BOG AAS 2017 - GGU Cert in Mgmt 2000
EXAMS: TECEP Tech Wrtg, Comp II, LA Math, PR, Computers  DSST Computers, Pers Fin  CLEP Mgmt, Mktg
COURSES: TESU Capstone  Study.com Pers Fin, Microecon, Stats  Ed4Credit Acct 2  PF Fin Mgmt  ALEKS Int & Coll Alg  Sophia Proj Mgmt The Institutes - Ins Ethics  Kaplan PLA
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