Is anyone engaged in UoP's MS Information Technology program? How was/is it overall?

How is everyone doing in their current academic endeavors? Where are you at in your studies? What new things have you learned recently? I'm always curious to hear about how our forum members are doing here.

Back in the day, my folks, the older generation, found their escape hatch from precarious moments by teaching English abroad. Moved to a new place where the rent was too damn high? Move away teach English in a wealthy foreign country and bounce back. That's what the older generation did, and it was very easy to do during the last 30 years of the 20th century, give or take some change.

I looked this up and the world is very different today. Many of the countries where you could earn a healthy amount of bread, subsidized lodgings, and travel money for teaching the basics of grammar to early-adult/young-adult students now specifically require a Master's in TESOL and/or a CELTA/DELTA for applicants. Often if not always both. 

So from that POV an MA in TESOL would be the optimum plan for anyone considering that route. But would a PhD in TESOL be overkill? Would it, perhaps, not even hold the same weight as an MA in TESOL in those markets?

Any thoughts on this from folks here who've been in that world?

Your Location: Middle East GMT+3

Your Age: 24

What kind of degree do you want?: Computer Science 

Current Regional Accredited Credits: ~70 (medical modules: CVS, NVS, GIT, RS, community medicine; evaluation pending, likely free electives)

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0

Any certifications or military experience?: None

Budget: $10,000 maximum

Commitments: Fully dedicated 

Dedicated time to study: Full time

Timeline: Under 1 year

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None

Goal/Concern: The long term goal is competitive research graduate study.
I’ve read that some universities may pause applications when they see a lot of ACE "non graded" credit, which can significantly weaken an application looking to avoid that outcome.

I have never heard of TECCA, and the ".com" extension seems to be a red flag for accreditation.

I know the world of ESL teaching is known for being unscrupulous about credentials hiring/human-resources wise, but this still seems flimsy even by that industry's infamously loose standards:

https://www.thetesoluniversity.com/phd-d...ourse.html

Has anyone else heard of either this program or its accreditor?

Your Location: Qatar 

Your Age: 30 

What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelors (preferably or willing to get another type of degree if it allows me to move to Japan)

Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:0

Any certifications or military experience?: CCNA (but i undertook the course just before reaching high school and could not undertake the official cisco test due to moving countries and have no dealt with IT overall since ) 

Budget: 10-12k USD (preferably lower, but wouldn't skimp if it meant a good degree)

Commitments: Working weekly rotating shifts full time 6 days on 2 days off (6AM-2PM , 10PM-6AM , 2PM-10PM)

Dedicated time to study: 3-5 hours (Free time after work , no specific limit could be more)

Timeline: Starting this month and graduate as soon as possible 


Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None

First of all would like to genuinely thank everyone here for all the help and experiences provided, until recently i had no idea that self paced ,online and accredited university studying was even possible.

I am currently residing in the middle east working full time (UK citizen but grew up scattered so i never qualified for any country's student benefits) , no having a degree steered the course of my life in a direction i am unhappy about.

I have 2 goals depending on the outcomes , if i do manage to study something sought after like Computer Science , Cyber Technology and the likes i might stay in my current country and find a better career , unfortunately this country does not accept any degree that clearly states it has been taken online.

Second goal : i might use the degree as a stepping stone to try and move to Japan as it is something i always had in mind growing up.

Unfortunately i grew up in an environment with little to no guidance and counselling and i am worried about the whole studying process as i have not studied (especially maths) for a decade and i will have to basically start from zero.

realistically i would have wanted to try and opt for a traditional university and try to study engineering but in this country it is impossible due to high costs and non compatibility with my work schedules.

There's no chance of getting tuition or any sort of help from my employer , it has been pretty clear that we are only viewed as human cattle.

I would appreciate if someone can guide me on how to fully organize my academic future as i have never had to deal with university systems, Sophia and the sorts , did some basic research tho.

At the hope of sounding cliche but i genuinely thank all of you 

P.S: I looked into WGU and its a shame it does not accept non US residents, sounds like the perfect way to go

This feels maybe a little crass as I was naturalised under Article 116(2), which is effectively a restitution programme for the descendants of holocaust victims/survivors (direct ancestor was done in under the period of you-know-who for being a political dissident). 

But I am seriously wondering how to gain some geographic, educational, and career advantage out of my second citizenship. Apply for a PhD in Government at the Hertie School (I anticipate rejection as the most likely outcome) or a comparable institution in Germany or a nearby country? Teach English in a neighbouring country (already applied)? Enlist in the Bundeswehr (I wish, but I don't speak German, yet). 

What are some hidden advantages of my second citizenship that I am missing?

Does anyone know how many alternative credits such as Study.com or Sophia can be used toward a TESU Undergraduate Certificate only, not an Associate or Bachelor’s degree?

Specifically, I am looking at the Undergraduate Certificate in Finance/Accounts. From what I can tell, all courses except one can be completed through Study.com.

Before I commit, I want to confirm the following:

Is there a cap on alternative credits for undergraduate certificates at TESU?

Does TESU require a minimum number of credits taken directly through TESU for certificates?

Any firsthand experience or official confirmation would be appreciated.

Warm regards

BS

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Hi everyone ,
I’m writing from Chile. I’ve been reading the forum for a while and have learned a lot from you all. I finally decided to post to get your perspective on my specific situation.
My Profile:

• Background: Biomedical Engineer with experience in Healthcare Management (Public Sector).
  
• Education Status: I have completed my WES Evaluation, which verifies my credentials as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's and Master's degree (GPA 3.33).
  
• Goal: I want to pursue an online DBA (or potentially a DHA) to support my career growth in healthcare leadership.
  

1. South College (CBE Model):
   • I like the speed potential, but I am worried about the cost variable. Since I am international, I can't access federal aid, so if I get stuck or life gets busy, the term-based pricing could become expensive quickly.
     
2. Golden Gate University / Edgewood (via UpGrad):
   • I found these options which seem to offer a fixed price for international students (approx. $12k-$15k total). This feels financially "safer," but maybe less flexible than a pure CBE program.