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Oh so it's just a Business admin degree? So if I get a MS in the same thing wouldn't it overlap? What's the difference?

Yes, the specialization/focus/emphasis was in finance. So it's not a finance degree, it's a business administration degree.

I did a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration, but the focus was on Project Management and Information Systems. So although you did a heavier emphasis on finance, it isn't really a finance degree.

What do you mean "the same thing?" Do you plan on doing an MBA, a Master of Science in Finance, or an MBA with an emphasis in Finance (i.e., MBA - Finance)?

[Harrynguyen]

Oh so it's just a Business admin degree? So if I get a MS in the same thing wouldn't it overlap? What's the difference?

Yes, the specialization/focus/emphasis was in finance. So it's not a finance degree, it's a business administration degree.

I did a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration, but the focus was on Project Management and Information Systems. So although you did a heavier emphasis on finance, it isn't really a finance degree.

What do you mean "the same thing?" Do you plan on doing an MBA, a Master of Science in Finance, or an MBA with an emphasis in Finance (i.e., MBA - Finance)?

So its just a minor in finance then? Oh okay, I understand. If I wanted more specialized, it would made sense to do IT, or healthcare management or nursing?

Like if I do a MS in Business admin, is it necessary since I already have the BS version of it? If I do both, then I'm getting a duplicate degree? I plan on doing a Master of Business Administration

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So its just a minor in finance then? Oh okay, I understand. If I wanted more specialized, it would made sense to do IT, or healthcare management or nursing?

Like if I do a MS in Business admin, is it necessary since I already have the BS version of it? If I do both, then I'm getting a duplicate degree? I plan on doing a Master of Business Administration

Do you want to specialize in finance? Get a finance degree - a Master of Science in Finance. Do you want to specialize in Information Technology? Get an Information Technology degree - Master of Science in Information Technology. 

It's as simple as looking at the name of it. Many of your employers will look at this the same way.

To get a Masters degree, you need to have a Bachelors degree. They are ranked in this order: Associates >> Bachelors >> Masters or Specialist >> Doctorate.

You can't do a Master of Business Administration unless you have a Bachelors (it can be in whatever usually). It's not a duplicate because they are different "levels" per se. A bachelors is very technical and foundational-oriented while a masters begins to look at things from theory, application, and philosophy.

You got the first part done which is the biggest hurdle - getting your 4 year/bachelors degrees. Congratulations! Now you need/want to look at a masters. I would advice to NOT look at ENEB or really any other institutions outside the U.S. (if you're in the U.S.) to keep it simple and to remove doubt. Stick with any of the places we talk about here mostly and you'll be golden.

What degree do you want next?

[Harrynguyen]

Yes, thank you for explaining that to me. It makes sense now. Yes, I heard degrees outside the US isn't recognized and if so they have to take some type of exam to be compliant in the US. I plan to go to University of the People for my MS in Business Administration.

[bjcheung77]

So its just a minor in finance then? Oh okay, I understand. If I wanted more specialized, it would made sense to do IT, or healthcare management or nursing?

Like if I do a MS in Business admin, is it necessary since I already have the BS version of it? If I do both, then I'm getting a duplicate degree? I plan on doing a Master of Business Administration

That's correct! It's a minor... You need to look at what you want to do in the future when you say you want to be more specialized. It depends on what field/industry you're going to be in, you want to maybe have a concentration in that.

Yes, thank you for explaining that to me. It makes sense now. Yes, I heard degrees outside the US isn't recognized and if so they have to take some type of exam to be compliant in the US. I plan to go to University of the People for my MS in Business Administration.

Cool, UofPeople is a very affordable option. But before you head there, don't you have tuition assistance? Do the HAU MBA instead for $3500, yes, it's even cheaper than UofPeople, both are RA without the extra accreditation such as ACBSP (what TESU has). If you want to continue with ACBSP, then go WGU for the same price as UofPeople if not cheaper.

[Harrynguyen]

So its just a minor in finance then? Oh okay, I understand. If I wanted more specialized, it would made sense to do IT, or healthcare management or nursing?

Like if I do a MS in Business admin, is it necessary since I already have the BS version of it? If I do both, then I'm getting a duplicate degree? I plan on doing a Master of Business Administration

That's correct! It's a minor... You need to look at what you want to do in the future when you say you want to be more specialized.  It depends on what field/industry you're going to be in, you want to maybe have a concentration in that.

Yes, thank you for explaining that to me. It makes sense now. Yes, I heard degrees outside the US isn't recognized and if so they have to take some type of exam to be compliant in the US. I plan to go to University of the People for my MS in Business Administration.

Cool, UofPeople is a very affordable option.  But before you head there, don't you have tuition assistance?  Do the HAU MBA instead for $3500, yes, it's even cheaper than UofPeople, both are RA without the extra accreditation such as ACBSP (what TESU has).  If you want to continue with ACBSP, then go WGU for the same price as UofPeople if not cheaper.

I checked out HAU, they have strict requirements. I don't have tuition assistance as I'm trying to find a higher paying job and haven't found one yet.

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So its just a minor in finance then? Oh okay, I understand. If I wanted more specialized, it would made sense to do IT, or healthcare management or nursing?

Like if I do a MS in Business admin, is it necessary since I already have the BS version of it? If I do both, then I'm getting a duplicate degree? I plan on doing a Master of Business Administration

That's correct! It's a minor... You need to look at what you want to do in the future when you say you want to be more specialized.  It depends on what field/industry you're going to be in, you want to maybe have a concentration in that.

Yes, thank you for explaining that to me. It makes sense now. Yes, I heard degrees outside the US isn't recognized and if so they have to take some type of exam to be compliant in the US. I plan to go to University of the People for my MS in Business Administration.

Cool, UofPeople is a very affordable option.  But before you head there, don't you have tuition assistance?  Do the HAU MBA instead for $3500, yes, it's even cheaper than UofPeople, both are RA without the extra accreditation such as ACBSP (what TESU has).  If you want to continue with ACBSP, then go WGU for the same price as UofPeople if not cheaper.

I checked out HAU, they have strict requirements. I don't have tuition assistance as I'm trying to find a higher paying job and haven't found one yet.

Walden's MBA is also something to consider as well via their tempo learning. University of the People is always an option as well and its per course which is still fairly cheap. 

If you're ever looking for a business degree, you can't go wrong with an MBA. A lot of places even offer specializations for MBAs, the same way it worked with your BBA. 

Take your time and shop around before you jump at any one school. Strike a happy balance between quality and affordability. There's also a thread in the graduate discussion page specifically for cheap/affordable MBAs

[Harrynguyen]

Hey guys so I was talking to this girl and she told me since I have my BS degree but I don't have no skills, she says to do an internship. And even if I were to get a MS, I still have to do one. But a lot of people say to work your career job and then get a MS degree. So which one is it? What's the right way to do it?

[justsomeguy]

Hey guys so I was talking to this girl and she told me since I have my BS degree but I don't have no skills, she says to do an internship. And even if I were to get a MS, I still have to do one. But a lot of people say to work your career job and then get a MS degree. So which one is it? What's the right way to do it?

For me, i got a bs in business, worked for 3 years out of undergrad as a data analyst/scientist (pretty lucky with landing that role with only a business degree) and quit to pursue a MS in analytics full time to try and transition into a data engineer or MLE. doing my MS now, and i realized i needed to "check the box" for those higher skilled applications so i started my BA in CS here at TESU while doing my MS. Bachelor in CS and MS in analytics i felt was just a better combo and would check the application box easier 

My advice. get out there, find a role or internship or anything that qualifies as experience and slap it on the resume. Whats more important is finding what interests and what DOESNT interest you through experience. then if you feel that your current degree doesn't match your current role or you just want to "check the application HR filter box" then go ahead and pursue a MS degree in that field if you can. 

What is you BS degree in and what role do you hold?

[Harrynguyen]

Hey guys so I was talking to this girl and she told me since I have my BS degree but I don't have no skills, she says to do an internship. And even if I were to get a MS, I still have to do one. But a lot of people say to work your career job and then get a MS degree. So which one is it? What's the right way to do it?

For me, i got a bs in business, worked for 3 years out of undergrad as a data analyst/scientist (pretty lucky with landing that role with only a business degree) and quit to pursue a MS in analytics full time to try and transition into a data engineer or MLE. doing my MS now, and i realized i needed to "check the box" for those higher skilled applications so i started my BA in CS here at TESU while doing my MS. Bachelor in CS and MS in analytics i felt was just a better combo and would check the application box easier 

My advice. get out there, find a role or internship or anything that qualifies as experience and slap it on the resume. Whats more important is finding what interests and what DOESNT interest you through experience. then if you feel that your current degree doesn't match your current role or you just want to "check the application HR filter box" then go ahead and pursue a MS degree in that field if you can. 

What is you BS degree in and what role do you hold?

Hey man I have a BSBA in Finance. And I just working any job right now, its again min. wage cause I can't find any job. I'm thinking about joining the government, might do LE.