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I’m curious to get thoughts on how long it typically took other students to complete 17 classes at UMPI. I’m looking at a BBA with concentration in PM and Leadership.

I’ll be working full time but my job is remote and I have many days were I only have 2 hours of work.

Edit: thank you everyone! I’m planning on two sessions but ok with three :)

For those who have taken or currently enrolled in the BBA program, are there PowerPoints you have to actually present in front of an audience? if so, what classes?

I plan on doing a concentration in leadership and management.

I think I’ve officially spent too many hours reading Reddit and now I’m second-guessing my degree choice.

Most of my professional experience is in Talent Acquisition and HR, and I’d like to stay in HR or move into something closely related. My original plan was to get a BBA with a minor in Management and Leadership.

However, I’ve been reading through a bunch of other subreddits, and I keep seeing people recommend getting a bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, or another more specialized business field instead. The argument seems to be that a BBA is too broad, basically a “jack of all trades, master of none” degree.

I don’t currently plan on getting a master’s, although I wouldn’t completely rule it out down the road. I’m also hesitant about Accounting because I have basically zero accounting experience, so jumping straight into college-level accounting courses feels a little intimidating.

For some additional context, I’ll also be getting my PHR this fall.

For those of you working in HR/TA or who have been in a similar position: Would you stick with the BBA, or would a more specialized business degree be a better long-term investment? Does the specific bachelor’s degree really matter once you already have HR experience and certifications?

Don’t laugh, okay you can laugh, but a friend told me a smart investment would be to buy a property and rent it out. Even if the rent doesn’t completely cover the mortgage and I have to pay the difference each month, I’d still be building equity and have an asset I could potentially borrow against later.

I can afford to cover the difference if needed, but I’m curious what other people think. Does this actually make financial sense? What am I overlooking or what should I consider before doing it?

Background: I took the PHR in May and scored 485. I used primarily Prepsaret and the HRCI study material. When I took the PHR, it was NOTHING like what I studied on Prepsaret.

This time around I'm using the Sandra Reed book. Is it worth investing in Prepsaret again? Or should I try Pocket Prep? I'm going to wait for the second chance insurance freebie to come up before I sign up again incase I fail.

Looking for advice on what a program schooling schedule looks like.

I’m specifically looking at the Yakima Valley College since it’s closet to me and they don’t have a current wait list. I was considering PIMA and Bellevue but the waitlist is insane.

Yakima doesn’t have a program advisor so the best I got out of them today was “it could be up to 5x a week at the campus”. The campus is about 1hr one way from me and I’m trying to figure out if I can swing it.

I graduated highschool with a super low GPA over a decade ago and haven't done college writing or anything college. I'm wondering what I can do to help prior to fall session 2? I'm doing the BBA and seeing some posts about 15-page papers. It's a little daunting.

I have 6+ years of tech recruiting experience at Fortune 100 companies. After the tech layoffs, I joined a 20 person company as a recruiter and eventually moved into an HR Generalist role making $90k.

I handle payroll, benefits, employee relations, audits, retirement benefits, background checks, etc. I’m bored, there’s no room for growth, and applying elsewhere hasn’t gotten me much interest.

I was planning to get my PHR and finish my bachelor’s (my company is doing layoffs and I’m a bit afraid I’ll be next) but I’m worried a lot of HR work is being outsourced or automated. I also don’t have much leadership experience to compete for higher level roles.

Would you keep building a in HR or pivot?

I'm in my mid-life crisis stage of turning 36. I've been in high tech recruiting for the past 8 years, about to earn my PHR and go to UMPI for my BBA but I'm debating on pivoting due to the terrible job market.

Every week it seems there are massive layoffs in my field and my company is now doing layoffs. I'm not sure if I'll be affected but it it has caused me to think about my career path and if HR is something I want to stay in. Originally, I was looking into the TA side of HR but that markets is saturated.

Has anyone made the leap from HR/Business to Rad Tech (or something similar) and didn't look back? I worked in surgery scheduling for a hospital in my early 20's and loved it. I enjoyed interacting with patients, the doctors, and the technical side.

I'm in my mid-life crisis stage of turning 36. I've been in high tech recruiting for the past 8 years, about to earn my PHR and go to UMPI for my BBA but I'm debating on pivoting due to the terrible job market.

Every week it seems there are massive layoffs in my field and my company is now doing layoffs. I'm not sure if I'll be affected but it it has caused me to think about my career path and if HR is something I want to stay in. Originally, I was looking into the TA side of HR but that markets is saturated.

Has anyone made the leap from HR/Business to Rad Tech (or something similar) and didn't look back? I worked in surgery scheduling for a hospital in my early 20's and loved it. I enjoyed interacting with patients, the doctors, and the technical side.

I’m at a career crossroads and would love some advice from others in HR.

I started in tech recruiting and eventually moved into a broader HR role at a small company. I now handle payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, audits, employee relations, immigration, and recruiting. The company is going through layoffs, there’s little room for growth, and the HR market has me questioning my next move.

My original plan was to pursue HR Ops, HRIS, Payroll, or Compensation. I enjoy the analytical side of HR—auditing, Excel, reconciling discrepancies, and figuring out why something doesn’t add up—but I’m wondering about the long-term job outlook for HR.

I never finished college, so I’m also considering going back to school through UMPI for either a BBA with an Accounting concentration or a BA in Accounting. Accounting interests me because it seems to overlap with a lot of the work I enjoy.

One major consideration is location: I live in a rural area, relocating isn’t an option, and the nearest major job market is about 1.5 hours away. Ideally, I need remote work or something with very limited in-office requirements.

For those in HR, how do you feel about the job outlook over the next few years, particularly for HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, or HR Ops? If you explored leaving HR or successfully pivoted, what did you move into, and was it worth it?

I’m at a career crossroads and would love some advice from others in HR.

I started in tech recruiting and eventually moved into a broader HR role at a small company. I now handle payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, audits, employee relations, immigration, and recruiting. The company is going through layoffs, there’s little room for growth, and the HR market has me questioning my next move.

My original plan was to pursue HR Ops, HRIS, Payroll, or Compensation. I enjoy the analytical side of HR—auditing, Excel, reconciling discrepancies, and figuring out why something doesn’t add up—but I’m wondering about the long-term job outlook for HR.

I never finished college, so I’m also considering going back to school through UMPI for either a BBA with an Accounting concentration or a BA in Accounting. Accounting interests me because it seems to overlap with a lot of the work I enjoy.

One major consideration is location: I live in a rural area, relocating isn’t an option, and the nearest major job market is about 1.5 hours away. Ideally, I need remote work or something with very limited in-office requirements.

For those in HR, how do you feel about the job outlook over the next few years, particularly for HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, or HR Ops? If you explored leaving HR or successfully pivoted, what did you move into, and was it worth it? Has anyone made the jump into accounting?

For those who have completed this degree (or almost completed), how many hours did you dedicate per day and how many sessions did it take you to complete?

I’m kind of having a mid life crisis. I’m 35, turning 36 in December and I’ve never gone to college. I’ve spent 6+ years in large tech companies (Meta, AWS, MSFT, etc) as a sourcer/recruiter. I was affected by the 2021 Meta layoffs and luckily secured a position at a super small company that’s about an hour and a half away from me. They luckily let me be remote since I live far away but there’s zero chance of growth in my company. I’m currently an HR Generalist but do everything from HR to Talent Acquisition. 

I’m considering getting my PHR and going to school for my BABA with a concentration in accounting from UMPI. 

I guess idk what to do. My company has been doing layoffs. There’s already an HR manager but she hasn’t been here as long as me. If I get laid off, the competition is stiff for remote roles but hybrid roles would mean me commuting 3+ hours a day 3x a week. I live in a place that’s rural and not many jobs that pay above $20/hr. My husband said it’s not important if I work and could support us but what am I supposed to do all day? Twiddle my thumbs and knit hats?

I guess I’m at a crossroads what to do. Maybe I just needed to vent.

I’m 36 with only a high school diploma, but I have 8+ years in recruiting, 3 years as an HR Generalist/Talent professional, and my PHR certification. I’ve recently realized I really enjoy the compensation/payroll/compliance side of HR and want to earn a bachelor’s to diversify my skill set.

I’m torn between WGU and UMPI. UMPI is appealing because of the cost and flexibility, but I’ve heard it’s very writing-heavy, and writing isn’t my strength. WGU seems to rely more on objective assessments, but I’m not the best test taker either.

For those who chose WGU:

• Why did you pick it over UMPI?
• How manageable are the exams?
• Is there a required pace each term, or can you accelerate?
• About how much did your degree end up costing? UMPI is $1800 for an 8 week session.

I’m leaning toward Business Administration–Accounting since I think it would complement my HR background and help me move into Compensation or Total Rewards. I’d appreciate any advice from those who’ve been in a similar position!

I’m 36 with only a high school diploma, but I have 8+ years in recruiting, 3 years as an HR Generalist/Talent professional, and my PHR certification. I’ve recently realized I really enjoy the compensation/payroll/compliance side of HR and want to earn a bachelor’s to diversify my skill set.

I’m torn between WGU and UMPI. UMPI is appealing because of the cost and flexibility, but I’ve heard it’s very writing-heavy, and writing isn’t my strength. WGU seems to rely more on objective assessments, but I’m not the best test taker either.

For those who chose WGU:

• Why did you pick it over UMPI?
• How manageable are the exams?
• Is there a required pace each term, or can you accelerate?
• About how much did your degree end up costing? UMPI is $1800 for an 8 week session.

I’m leaning toward Business Administration–Accounting since I think it would complement my HR background and help me move into Compensation or Total Rewards. I’d appreciate any advice from those who’ve been in a similar position!

I’m 36 with only a high school diploma, but I have 8+ years in recruiting, 3 years as an HR Generalist/Talent professional, and my PHR certification. I’ve recently realized I really enjoy the compensation/payroll/compliance side of HR and want to earn a bachelor’s to diversify my skill set.

I’m torn between WGU and UMPI. UMPI is appealing because of the cost and flexibility, but I’ve heard it’s very writing-heavy, and writing isn’t my strength. WGU seems to rely more on objective assessments, but I’m not the best test taker either.

For those who chose WGU:

• Why did you pick it over UMPI?
• How manageable are the exams?
• Is there a required pace each term, or can you accelerate?
• About how much did your degree end up costing? UMPI is $1800 for an 8 week session.

I’m leaning toward Business Administration–Accounting since I think it would complement my HR background and help me move into Compensation or Total Rewards. I’d appreciate any advice from those who’ve been in a similar position!

I've been in recruiting for 8+ yrs and currently working as an HR Generalist/Talent professional for the past 3 yrs. I've come to find that I really enjoy compensation (payroll, audits, etc). Originally, I was going to take the BBA with an Accounting concentration, but I'm debating doing the BA with an Accounting minor or the BLS with an Accounting minor. What's the difference? I'm not sure if I want to be a CPA, but I want to diversify my skillset since the market is rough out there. I feel like a good number of HR Managers I know lack knowledge in business finance, so I want something that sets me apart.

I should also mention I have my PHR.

I did terrible in high school (2.1 GPA) and I’m currently enrolled in Sophia for my Gen Eds. what’s the likelihood UMPI will reject my application based off my GPA? I don’t have any transfer credits with Sophia yet.