I've recently started my Bachelors degree in Accounting at University of Northwestern Ohio online. I was a bit mislead, when searching for schools one of my main goals was to find one that was accredited by AACSB. Turns out UNOH is just a member of AACSB and not accredited. I would like to transfer my credits and was wondering if anyone had any experience or problems with transferring from UNOH? Whenever I search other colleges' transfer databases UNOH doesn't even show up!
My understanding is that most AACSB schools are not big on accepting transfer units. The average number of transfer units a school will accept is around 15 or so. There could be exceptions, I am no expert on this subject. There are a few non AACSB schools such as Excelsior College, that will accept a large number of transfer credits. They are great, fully accredited schools, they just don't have the additional AACSB accreditation. Hopefully, CalDog, RFValve, Randell1234, Rich Douglas or a few others who know more about this subject than me, will chime in here. _________________________________
You could always ask a few AACSB schools to see what they say. How many credits have you completed? You've already got a great list of AACSB schools that offer DL accounting programs from this thread you started: http://www.degreeinfo.com/general-distance-learning-discussions/46750-online-accounting-degree.html And if you do run into a problem transferring credits to a AACSB accredited school, why not just continue on your current path and then earn a AACSB accredited graduate degree in accounting? I've known quite a few accountants/CPAs who have done this and they are doing just fine in their careers.
The 15 units is common for masters degrees but I'm surprised that this applies to a bachelors degree. Many, if not most, schools accept up to 90 semester units (but one has to still complete the degree requirements). Is the 15 unit rule an AACSB requirement? As AV8R said you should ask the schools that interest you.
Thank you guys for your input. My plan is to transfer next year on campus. I'd still be as considered a freshman, because I don't plan to do 2 years online. Most of the schools I'm looking at allow credits to transfer from regionally accredited institutions. UNOH is regionally accredited. I'd like to become a CPA, but I'm a bit worried that I'll run into problems with potential employers or looked down upon because of where I receive my bachelors degree from, that's why I'd like to transfer. Has anyone ever had this problem or heard of any instances of this happening? I'm not worried about the Masters, I'm pretty sure I can find a good AACSB accredited school.
