Up or Down the ladder?

Don't take the "odd" comment out of context. If you want to excel, go for a masters degree.

 

I agree. Personally, I don't think an associate's gets you anything once you already have your bachelor's. Go for a second masters or go for a graduate certificate.

 

I view more education as always a positive thing, but I personally would feel like I had made a U-Turn if I went back for a second Associate's degree.

I second (or third) the idea of going for a grad certificate or second Master's degree.

 

The subject matter would have to be very interesting for me to go down the ladder - I like the idea of earning a certificate myself.

Disclaimer - I am considering after earning my doctorate of looking into a grad certificate in Mathematics to assist our shorthanded mathematics faculty.

Shawn

 

I am looking at taking some finance classes after my PhD and will probably end up with an MBA in Finance. I considered an AS in finance but feel I will get more mileage out of upper level classes.

I would go for an associate’s degree if it was for personal enrichment such as history or English lit - something that does not get listed on my resume but an area of desire.

 

Most school only require an additional 30 hours to get a second bachelor's degree, would that work for you?

 

Right now I'm exploring options and looking towards the horizon of a possible new path - Business (Management).

If I opt to travel down this path an A.S. would be the first logical step of discovery thus I'm simply exploring options and opportunities. Since I'm an Excelsior grad, and they already have my earned credits on file they seem to be a logical place to start (first).

Yes, another B.S. or even an M.S. may lie in the distant horizon but for right now I'm just looking at my first step and deciding if I should take it. Thanks!

 

Nothing wrong with climbing the ladder again but

In my opinion Brian, you could always move lateral as in starting an MBA program which will satisfy most of your management/business requirements. Just my thoughts.

 

How many credits do you need for an AS?

 

Looks like 21 - (the core business management courses.)

 

"Original Poster" ....sorry Brian, I just had too Let me throw some bait out here, just three more quick and dirty classes after 21 hrs of credit, you could have the bachelors. )
Gavin

 

I'm waiting to hear back from EC and map out a plan, this may evolve into another BS. Until (and after I hear) I will be mindful of the words of Funakoshi as seen below.....

 

Brian,

Have you considered a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) from Northcentral University? It is (IMO) a more prestigious credential than a straight graduate certificate, and all credits will transfer into a NCU doctoral program should you decide to take that step later. Several business options are available;

http://ncu.edu/academics/cags/cags.aspx

 

I'll take a look, Thanks Bruce!

 

NCU also gives a significant discount to Law Enforcement at only $285 a credit hour for graduate classes.

 

Brian,

If you are thinking business - swing right into an MBA program. I did that with my BA in communications/journalism. Most MBA programs have foundation course requirements for those without an undergraduate background.

Shawn

 

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Thanks for all of the great suggestions folks! As mentioned in a previous thread, money is a MAJOR consideration so I'm kind of aiming low just to keep my costs down.

 

If finances are a concern, check out Fort Hays State University's grad certificate in Management; they have among the most inexpensive tuition for RA schools;

http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/degrees/certificate/management/index.htm

 

Perhaps this or another, similar program at another school would suit your needs:

www.tulaneu.com

Good luck!

 

Outstanding school, but the website is unclear as to whether the courses carry college credit, or if they're more of a continuing ed type of thing.