Dear all, I'm thinking of moving to the States, and I believe that a US degree would definitely be an advantage for my job hunting and career. Just wonder if there's any RA uni/college where I can complete my master in business/mba asap via distance learning/online, and I'd be able to gain some credit via credit transfer please? Here is my background: Business Degree and Postgraduate Cert in Accounting from University of the West of England, UK MBA from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK Thanks a lot. Ben
Your British degrees will be accepted in the USA by most employers with little or no question in my opinion. If you want to obtain a US degree I suggest you look for one that centers around your previous experience. Examples: If in manufacturing or service industries I've found the MSQA from CSUDH is a usefull degree. If in accounting find a masters degree that will lead to professional recognition (others on here can provide you that info).
Most, if not all, states require individuals practicing certain professions to have appropriate state licenses. For example professions include accountants, professional engineers, and lawyers.
Since you already have a MBA and a post graduate certificate in Accounting, I don't see the point of getting another degree unless you are planning to get an MBA from an top school like Harvard or Stanford. I would suggest getting an American CPA, CMA or GCMA. CPA US has an agreement with CIMA UK, one alternative would be to transfer your UK credits to CIMA and finish a qualification with them, if you are CIMA qualified you can become CGMA qualified in the US. Another alternative is to write the CA UK qualification, a UK CA designation can be converted to an American CPA with only few exams. Most good finance and accounting jobs in the US require a CPA or CFA, there is no point of getting a second masters. The MBA by itself could be enough to get a job in the US but if you are aiming for a top job, the CPA or CFA is a better bet and cheaper to get than a second masters.
Same here, a CPA or CFA should be enough! No use in undertaking an other Master degree in my opinion.
