Indiana University Master in IT Management

Discussion in 'IT and Computer-Related Degrees' started by TeacherBelgium, Aug 31, 2022.

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  1. TeacherBelgium

    TeacherBelgium Well-Known Member

    The MicroMaster's from Edx gives you 9 credits out of 30 required credits.

    Yesterday was the first live session with professor Perry. It was a very agreeable session and I got to ask lots of questions.

    He also gave us his personal email for student-specific questions.

    I also received some great news.
    He believes I stand a good chance to be admitted to the Master in IT Management from Indiana University.
    I could start my studies as soon as February 2023 and simultaneously take up courses from the MicroMaster and the Master's.

    I was encouraged to submit an application. I did that today.
    Fingers crossed for the outcome.

    Keep y'all posted!
     
  2. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    There are live classes with the MicroMaster program in edEx?
     
  3. TeacherBelgium

    TeacherBelgium Well-Known Member

    There are :)
    It's alternate learning: 1 live class follows 1 instructor-led self-study class.
    Professor Perry said yesterday that they see a trend of students taking their programs online to a much bigger extent than that they attend in person.
    He teaches and then a moment dedicated to questions follows.

    A very nice and down to earth person.

    Looking forward to the master's program if admitted.
     
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  4. datby98

    datby98 Active Member

    Wow, I am impressed by the degrees TeacherBelgium has had/is working on in her signature. Respect!
     
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  5. TeacherBelgium

    TeacherBelgium Well-Known Member

    Answers are in.

    1. Conditional admission for the Master in IT Management from UI , based on the condition that I finish my micromaster's courses with a percentage of 80% or higher. I have 1 year to finish the micromaster and can only start after the micromaster is finished. M.Sc in IT Management. 3 years (2+1). Good brand-name value. $21000

    2. Azteca UCN : 5000$ total for the entire program, no hidden fees. Admission offered. Ph.D. in Psychology . 2-3 years. No internship.

    3. HAU: $10200. No further reduction possible. Admission offered. M.Sc in Psychology . 3 years. Accredited by board of mental health counselors Europe.
    Requires internships.

    Currently UCN seems like the most cost-effective option. Risk of not receiving equivalency exists but is not bigger than with HAU, as per NARIC.
    HAU seems pretty expensive but has all necessary accreditations.
     
  6. AsianStew

    AsianStew Moderator Staff Member

    You're an international student, if NARC Belgium evaluates these as recognized degrees, the Azteca/UCN is a PhD level whereas the others are Masters level degrees. For the time you spend on the degrees, having a PhD would be a better option, you're young, go for something your wallet can handle. I am doing something similar, for now I am frugal and will go for cheap, easy, fast (yet has the ROI/Value I look for), when I retire, I'll have "free" tuition as I'll be 65 then, I'll go for the "more expensive" PhD just for the learning...
     
  7. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    As blanket, fits-all advice, I'm against it. You may have to cough up more, to get the degree that will help launch or advance you in your career. A cheap one
    might not do nearly as much for you. Price is A consideration - not THE consideration.
    You're going to wait till 65 to learn what you really want to? I waited till my 40s and regret waiting that long - but it turned out OK. And even if your school offers "free tuition" at 65, don't expect them to roll out the carpet for your PhD! They enrol by selection. And a paying candidate, 35+ years younger than you will take precedence. And rightly so - because that person will accomplish a lot of things in their post-doctoral career. After 65, you'll more likely have a "carer" than a career. Sure, tuition is free - if they say so. But PhD's for pensioners? They're not crazy!

    My local Uni (where I went in my 50s) offers "free tuition" at 65+. I looked into it. No, thanks. Too many hoops -- and hoop-jumping at 80? Makes me want to lie down for a nap... I can pay for what I want. I do - and I feel good that I can.

    And those Costaraguan degrees? Not so much of a bargain.

    (1) They've proven very problematic, regarding evaluation. Some places- unacceptable. Others - unpredictable.
    (2) Even if they're accepted (somewhere?) as valid degrees - the holder will run up against a wall, when it comes to licensing.
     
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  8. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    And I particularly don't like schools where it's more difficult and time-consuming to finally extract your diploma and marks, etc. and get your degree properly conferred, than it was to complete coursework and / or a dissertation. It's not right. No amount of "explanations" (i.e. canned excuses) will make it right.

    We've heard lots about this from some Latin American "bargain" schools. It ain't over till the fat lady knocks on your door with your diploma and transcript. :)
     
  9. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    The Community College in my town has a 50% deal for people 65+ . Night school only. Excludes computer-related courses and some other tech things. Rule is: you get the deal only if there are seats available once the full-pay students who want the course are all served. Not much of a deal. Good place to learn. Lousy administration. I went there at night for 12 years. Age 50-62.
     

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