04-17-2019, 09:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-17-2019, 09:49 AM by tesu-acct-student.)
I graduated from the sister program, the iMSA, which uses the same model as the iMBA.
The model functions by using two educational "layers." There is the Coursera "layer" that all students undergo. If a certificate is desired, the student pays a fee. Then there is the "high engagement" layer that only matriculated, credit seeking students undergo. A textbook and/or additional readings are required, as well as live online lectures, more quizzes, tests, papers, etc. If completed, the student is awarded academic credit. Matriculated, credit seeking students must complete both layers. Coursera-only students only complete the Coursera layer.
So... I imagine that the free course is just the Coursera layer and not the high engagement layer. I doubt a certificate is included but I guess it is possible. Obviously, more information is needed from the program and I could be wrong.
The model functions by using two educational "layers." There is the Coursera "layer" that all students undergo. If a certificate is desired, the student pays a fee. Then there is the "high engagement" layer that only matriculated, credit seeking students undergo. A textbook and/or additional readings are required, as well as live online lectures, more quizzes, tests, papers, etc. If completed, the student is awarded academic credit. Matriculated, credit seeking students must complete both layers. Coursera-only students only complete the Coursera layer.
So... I imagine that the free course is just the Coursera layer and not the high engagement layer. I doubt a certificate is included but I guess it is possible. Obviously, more information is needed from the program and I could be wrong.
BSBA/Accounting TESU (2016). MSA UIUC (2018).
Need help with portfolios? I earned 18 credits at TESU through portfolio evaluations. Nine of those were for upper level accounting courses. My advice for PLA/portfolios: TESU portfolio tips The first post has the Portfolio Checklist I created. Page ten has the actual narrative I wrote to receive credit for ACC-440.
Using Straighterline's Financial Accounting as a substitute for TESU's Intermediate Accounting I? Don't do it if you are an accounting major and/or want your CPA license. They are not the same course and I think TESU has erred in accepting the SL course as Intermediate I. I made this discovery here: Intermediate Accounting II.
Need help with portfolios? I earned 18 credits at TESU through portfolio evaluations. Nine of those were for upper level accounting courses. My advice for PLA/portfolios: TESU portfolio tips The first post has the Portfolio Checklist I created. Page ten has the actual narrative I wrote to receive credit for ACC-440.
Using Straighterline's Financial Accounting as a substitute for TESU's Intermediate Accounting I? Don't do it if you are an accounting major and/or want your CPA license. They are not the same course and I think TESU has erred in accepting the SL course as Intermediate I. I made this discovery here: Intermediate Accounting II.
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