Up or Down the ladder?

As I read the fine print on the certificate from this program hanging on my office wall, it says Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).

What is interesting for me is that this Tulane program is the program that got me going again in DL education about 4 years ago.

I submitted the transcripts from this program to Columbia Southern (where I ultimatly did not go) when I was first selecting a DL school for my MBA, and they confirmed no transferability into credits, at least from their standpoint.

DEL

 

If I'd have known about this earlier, I'd have started out with this graduate business administration certificate from Kansas State. I would imagine transferability to other programs wouldn't be a big problem:

http://www.dce.k-state.edu/business/administration/
or
http://www.dce.k-state.edu/business/leadership/program.shtml

My school, Salve Regina University, also offers a bunch of graduate certificates which can be a steppingstone to an MBA, MSM or MA:

http://www.salve.edu/graduatestudies/studies-cert.cfm

Salve will also waive the GMAT or GRE if you complete the first two courses with a B or better average.

 

The tuition at Western New Mexico for their Master of Interdisciplinary Studies is probably really close to the tuition at many community colleges. This one has the advantage of allowing several areas of study in the same master's. Online students pay resident tuition.

just a thought...

 

The courses are now evaluated by ACE for credit. I think that it is to grad credits per certificate (for a total of 6) and then only if you have taken a proctored final.

Otherwise, the course is for CEUs.

Shotojuku already has a master's degree, CEU and other professional certifications may serve his need for a business credential better or equal to a degree option.

 

I spoke to an EC advisor today who confirmed that I only need to complete a mere 17 credits to attain an A.S. in Business Management.

As I have previously pointed out, this is more than a certificate and less than a bachelors which will do just fine for me. I can add another level of educational attainment in another field for my C.V. that will be a good blend in my profession and professional aspirations.

The best thing of all is the extremely reasonable and inexpensive costs that even I (the poor guy ) can afford.

Turning the educational ladder upside down to accomplish exactly what "I" need, and able to afford (and not get into the RA/NA/SA debate) is more than all right by me.

Thanks for everyone’s extended patience and lively discussion!!!

 

Best of luck. We all ask for advice, weight it all out, and make the best choice for ourselves. In the end, the only one that needs to be happy is you. That is a great deal for former EC students. My wife is looking to complete her bachelors degree...maybe I need to look at EC again.