Need to transfer Maximum MBA credits.

I have been visiting degreeinfo for a while now. I am now in a bad financial situation. I started off with my online MBA as a out-of state student at Texas A&M University at commerce (thanks for the current students here posting about the school). I have completed about 21 credits. I lost my job last week and need to transfer the credits(i have a long way to go as i need 6 pre-req classes to complete) to a Regionally Accredited school as soon as possible. I cant afford the out-of-state tuition anymore. I am not really concerned about AACSB or ACBSP etc.
Please let me know if there is any cheaper Regionally accredited school that would transfer all(or most of) my credits.

 

21 hours is a long way into an MBA program. You might find it easier and cheaper to find a school where you can do your 6 pre-reqs and then return the TAMU-Commerce to finish your MBA. Additionally, according to this page, TAMU-Commerce allows you to transfer in credits (between 9 and 12, depending on the length of your program), so you might consider taking MBA classes elsewhere and transferring them back to TAMU-Commerce. Before changing schools, speak to the staff at your current school about your situation - they might be able to give you guidance about how to proceed. Good luck with your search!

 

I don't know of any MBA programs that would let you transfer in 21 hours.

 

Excelsior college MBA accepts up to 24 but the cost of the program, etc... may still make it prohibitive.
Under FAQs

"Q: Is there a limit on the amount of transfer credit that can apply to the MBA: Managing in the Global Economy degree program?
A: Students can transfer up to 24 credits into the program. If you have completed graduate-level courses that you would like reviewed for possible application to the MBA: Managing in the Global Economy degree requirements, you will need to submit an official transcript for review with your application. Anything above 24 credits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for possible approval.

Q: Is there a time limit on the age of transfer credit?
A: All approved transfer credits must have been completed within 10 years prior to your enrollment date in the program."

I'm confused on what classes you completed if you still have 6 pre-reqs to go. Can you give us some more information?

Will a degree other than an MBA work?

In addition, regardless of credit transfer it may be cheaper to look at some other school even if you have to complete some of the same classes again.

 

Check out APU - I believe they accept up to 15 units but you could ask them if they will take more. I believe (but could be wrong) they do not have prerequisite courses. Graduate tuition is $275 per semester hour.
http://www.apu.apus.edu/Academics/Degree-Programs/program.htm?progid=4735&program_type=Masters

Cal State U Bakersfield has this non-MBA program
$160 to $175/quarter unit (2/3 Semester unit)
You would to check the CSUB catalog to see how many units could be transferred.
Master of Science in Administration
http://www.csub.edu/regional/msa.html

 

Great advice! BTW TAMU-Commerce awards credit for CLEP's in 5 of the 6 pre-req subject areas http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/testing/Clep.asp?pageName=clep&menuName=creditByExam If courses were required instead of CLEP's, you could knock off Managerial Acct, Financial Acct, Macro & Micro by taking the $99 for a month deal at STRAIGHTERLINE (must complete the courses in under 28 days....hard but it can be done) then getting the credits transcribed thru FHSU for ($30) and sent to TAMU-Commerce. That method would cost you $99 + $30 + $80 (used books) for 12 credits that might cover 4 of the pre-reqs.

 

The University of Dallas has an MBA completion program that allows you to transfer upwards to 18 semester credit hours, but the MBA's total amount of credits varies and is based on a student's academic background:
http://www.udallas.edu/gsm/mbaadmin.cfm

 

Not sure if this is up your alley, and it might be a crazy idea anyway, but since it's TAMU-Commerce MBA you're talking about, here goes:

Sarajevo Graduate School of Business offers an MBA in partnership with TAMU-Commerce. It's an 11 month program, you end up getting two degrees (SGSB and TAMU-Commerce) and it's conducted in English:

http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/graduateprograms/

It's not cheap, over $15,000, but since it's basically the same degree you're getting I'm thinking they might be willing to consider letting you transfer the credits you've already earned. Costs of living should be cheaper compared to US. Besides, an American with an AACSB MBA would stand a decent chance of landing a job at an international organization here, perhaps even while you're still taking courses, or even better a teaching position at some of the schools here that teach in English, and having that on your resume might increase your chances of getting a teaching position when you decide to go back to the US. Besides, travelling should be fun.

Also, they say this:

http://www.sgsb.edu.ba/sub_admission.html

As I said, just a crazy idea, please don't shoot me.

 

I think this might be the easiest solution to your problem. Even though the tuition is high and you will have to pay for some classes at TAMU, it might be cheaper to stick it out than lose credits and have to pay for even more classes at a slightly cheaper school.

 

That IS a crazy idea but keep them coming. That's what makes this forum really helpful and great. It might not work at all for the original poster but I have to commend you for thinking outside of the box.

 

Thanks, will do!

 

This is one of the times when you should use your analytical skills to make a spreadsheet and calculate the costs-to-complete with the various options, plus add in some values for the name-value of the school (which would be unique to your desires, location and perhaps industry). Calculate the totals staying at TAMU-C, tranferring to another (cheaper) school now, transferring in cheaper credits as Fortunato said upthread.

Depending on the costs, it may make sense to stay at TAMU-Commerce.

Transferring in cheaper credits is a good idea. APU/AMU is one of the cheapest around, they have many classes and they start every month. Easy to register, easy to enroll. (No, I don't work for them.)

Also, check out the state school for the state in which you live. In-state public school tuition rates are generally a lot lower.

And you could look at scholarships and grants. A few months ago CityU in Washington State was offering free tuition for laid-off/displaced workers. Other schools/states may have similar programs.

Good luck!

 

There may still be time to transfer to WSC. Talk to the dean Jerryl Nelson. This program is only 30 credits, and if you had good grades and GMAT score, you may transfer 12-15 credis, with only 5 more courses remaining to take.

 

One thing though. You'll never lose your TAMU credits. I just got re-admit for a program I abandoned 5 years ago at NYU. I'd advise wayne state or chadron and complete the degree at $228/ credit. May be no reputation, but they're cheap!