Which College/Degree? A lot of credits.

[bjcheung77]

Basically, it all depends on what the OP wants, I wouldn't rush in deciding the way to go, but "starting" is more important and taking courses that will get you towards either goal. Get an evaluation for both, find out what's missing and work towards either of those degrees. At this juncture in time, a degree in the hand is much better than both of them almost done which is zip...

My post #44 was in response to OP post #43 and the original post itself... now, if OP was half their age and no experience at all in the working arena, then I would go the BSBA CIS & Marketing, then BACS combo together instead of one at a time. In fact, I would recommend getting some Business/IT certs too as I always recommend three things, Certs, Degree, Experience.

[dfrecore]

So, I would like to remind everyone here of what was said on the very first post:

"Hey everyone, wondering if I can get some guidance. I've been in and out of college for pretty much forever and would like to wrap up a Bachelors of some type...

Budget is whatever, and I'm ok with whatever degree. Part of me would like a science or tech degree since I have so many of those type of classes, but part of me would just like a degree as quickly as possible. Ideally, I'd like to jump to a masters program as quickly as possible. Thanks!"

I did give the advice that pertains to this - the BALS is THE fastest, easiest degree to get.  This goal was clearly stated right from the start.

OP - I still say, everyone here went bonkers when they saw your credits, and steered you away from your stated goal.  You have worked your way to a director-level position without a degree, so I'm guessing that whatever degree you get will not matter at all.  You also did not say you wanted an MBA, you said you wanted a "master's" which could mean anything.  But if your ultimate goal is an MBA, then the BALS actually gets you closer and faster to that than anything else.  A BSBA ONLY matters if you go to a school where they have pre-reqs - if you opt for a school like WGU or many of the hundreds of other options out there that don't have pre-req's, then you're wasting time getting a degree you didn't even say you wanted, and don't need to get what you actually want.

So, think about what you actually need before making a decision. Everyone is throwing things out there - but honestly, you have taken a million classes for years and years, and now people are telling you a way to get TWO degrees that will take time - when I'm telling you to get ONE that will be FAST and you'll be DONE!  They are taking you AWAY from what your stated goal was, I'm taking you towards it.

I'd also like to point out that if "life happens" as it often does, you will have even MORE credits, and NO DEGREE! You already have a ton of credits and no degree, why take the chance that you're going to do it again?  I don't get everyone's advice, I think they're taking you down the wrong track.  You've already been there, it didn't work out.  Don't go there again.

[davewill]

Dfrecore certainly has a point. The best degree is the one you actually earn. I think the business degree is a valid choice, but double concentrations and add-on CS seems a bit much. If Dfrecore's right and you really don't need any particular bachelor's, and are just trying to get into your master's as fast as possible, then I agree with her, grab the Liberal Studies degree as quickly as you can.

[rachel83az]

I definitely don't agree. Not when it's almost as easy to get a subject degree, and one that is actually relevant. Lots of people come here, defeated, and ask for help getting "any" degree, come to find out that they would be better served getting a degree that they didn't know was possible before visiting the forum.

[allvia]

I definitely don't agree. Not when it's almost as easy to get a subject degree, and one that is actually relevant. Lots of people come here, defeated, and ask for help getting "any" degree, come to find out that they would be better served getting a degree that they didn't know was possible before visiting the forum.

Honestly, this often depends on what side of 40 you are on (maybe even 35) - or if you're trying to get into a completely new field of work. If you're 40+ it is often more about checking a box - it is your resume/work experience that matters.  I have a friend/former co-worker who now quite north of 40 and they have a CS bachelors from the late 80s. They never went on to work in CS after graduating college, to them that degree is as useful as any Liberal Arts degree (it checks a box). I don't understand why the TESU BACS is so often recommended here (for people who really have no intention of working in an IT role, never mind CS) just because they can (thanks to the SDC courses currently being accepted), and often I see it being recommended to people who are math avoidant! A CS degree is not a magic wand to success; and talk about feeling defeated if you're trying to learn something you really have no interest and are weak in math because it is the current 'hot thing'. The most successful CS person I know has a bachelor's degree in economics. When you're north of 40, it is often more about just getting it done (and maybe onto the next thing, such as a MBA or other master's).  I work in IT Management - I ended up choosing a BSBA because no one questions my professional tech skills (both CS & IT), but I go so tired of hearing things in high level meetings like "if you only knew something about accounting" (or finance, or business, etc). I had no intention of going for a MBA (or any other master's at the time), but in this case the OP specifically said that is their goal.

[bjcheung77]

@OP, dillpickles - Decisions, decisions, and more decisions... It's up to YOU to decide which degree/school to go with.  Can you finish the addendum (last post) on this page? https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

You've provided a bit of info and some contradicting details, with a clearer picture of your scenario or situation, it'll be easier to recommend you an option or two.  Frankly, I'm not sure why we're recommending TESU.  You might be a great candidate for competency based degrees instead, just because you have 110ish credits doesn't mean they all will come into the degree of choice.  

Pretend, You may be at 90 credits flat for a TESU BALS, Excelsior BSLA, or even the UMPI BLS.  If you have the energy, time to get things done in an assignment/assessment format, then UMPI is a second recommendation instead of the TESU BSBA or BACS...  Again, the more "about you" and your budget, commitments, time, etc, the more we can help you...

[LevelUP]

The key is to break everything down into milestone steps.

Step 1
Complete General Education credits

Step 2
Complete Professional Business Requirements for the BSBA (If that is your choice)

Step 3
Complete Area of Study requirements

Start with Sophia first and work through the steps. Then do Study.com and work through the steps.

Finish your main degree first, then decide if you want an additional degree/concentration.

[dfrecore]

@OP, dillpickles - Decisions, decisions, and more decisions... It's up to YOU to decide which degree/school to go with.  Can you finish the addendum (last post) on this page? https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

You've provided a bit of info and some contradicting details, with a clearer picture of your scenario or situation, it'll be easier to recommend you an option or two.  Frankly, I'm not sure why we're recommending TESU.  You might be a great candidate for competency based degrees instead, just because you have 110ish credits doesn't mean they all will come into the degree of choice.  

I did a full degree plan for dillpickles at TESU - and he/she is practically done with a BALS degree.  They have 102cr that will transfer in, including all UL and AoS courses, and all Free Electives, and most GE's.  They only need 18cr:
Cornerstone
Capstone
Oral Communication
Ethics
Diversity
Civic Engagement

No other school or degree will have fewer credits (and fewer UL credits) to do.

[bjcheung77]

Hmm, this is going in circles... BALS vs BSBA vs another BA vs a double degree... Since you're in upper management and "life happens", don't rush in deciding. I suggest waiting for an evaluation since you are looking into an MBA, you need at least the prerequisites done. I suggest looking at your end goal and see what their prerequisite are for that school, then find a backup or two schools/programs you want to get into and their requirements, make sure to complete those on route to your Bachelors of choice.

[dfrecore]

Hmm, this is going in circles... BALS vs BSBA vs another BA vs a double degree...  Since you're in upper management and "life happens", don't rush in deciding.  I suggest waiting for an evaluation since you are looking into an MBA, you need at least the prerequisites done.  I suggest looking at your end goal and see what their prerequisite are for that school, then find a backup or two schools/programs you want to get into and their requirements, make sure to complete those on route to your Bachelors of choice.

It's not a circle - you either want a FAST degree, or you want to do something else.

OP can add another degree to their plan, but finish the BALS degree without worrying about pre-reqs since many schools don't require them, and then if he/she decides to do an MBA requiring pre-reqs, go ahead and take those and get them on the transcript.

Nothing says you need those pre-reqs before you've even applied to a school.  Again, if you end up going to a school that doesn't require pre-reqs, then you have lost nothing.  If you go to a school that DOES require them, they can be gotten quickly and easily via alt-credit.

There are also schools out there that will accept you provisionally, and offer you FREE pre-reqs if you get into their MBA program.  So you could do that rather than worrying about getting them before you even know if you need them.