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Originally Posted by 1_Hot_SOM_WS6
I was actually thinking about going to Thomas Edison. How do you like it? I was looking into Rowans new online program but its going to take forever for me to complete the degree. I know of a few people that went to T.E for their masters. $17k isnt to bad. It will def be worth it in the long run!
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Like other people said, a lot of the time it takes to finish a degree depends on the type of degree and what the subject is on. For instance, most MBAs cost more and take a few more credits than an M.A. degree. I am peforming fine at TESC so far. It's only my second semester, but so far it is both interesting and not too challenging. I like the not too challenging part myself after going to a place like Rutgers. Of course you already realize that you have to be motivated to sit in front of your computer when you get home from work, but I like the HR Management program so far. I can't speak for the other programs, but I can at least tell you that I know of two others that did the HR masters from TESC and both have recently gotten promoted because of it. Part of the reason why I got hired at my job is because I told them I am looking to continue my education in the interview. Also, with the rate I am going, I may finish close to the 1 1/2 year mark. But its cheap and effective and I think their program has a better reputation than most online colleges out there. I mean it's a step up from Phoenix or Capella online, which aren't Middle States Accredited and currently have a bad reputation for having so many graduate, but TESC is a local college and should be more recognized by NJ employers. Some employers I've met on interviews have actually talked down about Phoenix U because of how much they advertise on websites, or some never heard of them. Frankly, I'd consider iTESC along the lines of a Kean, William Paterson, Ramopo prestige, but thats just me.
But try getting an job or co-op with a company to make sure you want to do what you want to do first. I know I already love HR, and knowing what you want to do is half the battle. The other half is prefecting yourself at what you do once you've figured it out.
Just FYI, an MBA is usually more marketable than an M.S. because it gives a broader business base which can include multiple things like Finance, accounting, leadership, and so forth. Usually M.A. degrees are more specific. Just in case you are going that route. But both are great to have to give you a step up from the stiff competition of the harsh labor market. And in this day and age, I'd go with a cheap and effective degree because most people spend a good portion of their lives paying the loans off for grad school. And it is never a guarantee that just because you go to a prestigious grad school that you are going to land a great paying job as soon as you finish a graduate degree to pay off the debt. Just food for thought.