I need an undergrad or masters to basically check a box for my career. I have two irrelevant college certificates and have worked in progressive management for 18 years. My two college certificates only amounted to 6 transfer credit once evaluated, but my experience I feel covers a lot of the courses in the undergrad. I’d end up testing out of as much as they allow I think. I’m sure I’d learn a bit but the masters is where I see ability to actually advance what I know.

I can either basically do the 3-yr bachelor of management as fast as I can from scratch (minus 6 credits) OR apply to do the experience route into the masters, not get an undergrad, but end up with a masters. Both would check the box needed for my career.

My predicament is whether going from two college certificates to a university masters is gonna kill me. I will say I’m a quick learner. I work best with self paced/online study (neurodivergent). I have 18 yrs of progressive management experience. I am great at critical thinking. I’ve self published 27 YA novels and 3 non fiction self help type books so writing isn’t an issue either. I’m great at math but haven’t done it since high school when I took math 31 (unless you count bookkeeping courses but that’s a lot easier than math 31 was).

I guess I’m just looking for experience or input because I’m a bit stuck on the decision. I’ve submitted my resume for informal assessment to see if it’s even an option to jump into a masters route.

Open to ideas and options, even course suggestions, tips, etc. I prefer only online options (or mostly online), as I have three kids under 5 at home, own two small businesses, and I work as a chief of operations hybrid for 4 entities (under a single owner).

I have 3 F grades on my transcript that should have been Ws was in a crumby situation at the time and didn’t withdraw. I didn’t complete any coursework except one assignment. This was 4 years and and I am now looking to appeal it and going back to university. I am older now and married with kids and this really doesn’t speak to my character anymore. Any advice? Doctors note? Essay? What is my best chance at an appeal?

Hello,

I am applying for the MA Counselling program and they ask for your total number of hours counselling.

I looked up the recommended amount and it's 4000, I have maybe just shy of 600. I am wondering if anyone has gotten in that has less than 4000.

hi all, how long does it take to receive grades back after you completed each midterm and final exam? after you receive the final grade for your final exam, how long does it take to get a transcript if you’re doing MyCreds?

also any tips of studying for the exams? ty

Thoughts on the INST358: Aboriginal Women in Canada course.

How are the assignments and final? Would you recommend or take it again?

Can someone give me some insights to MKTG 398 Mid-term and Final Exam?

I want to take it in 2 weeks.

What was your experience with assignment 1? I have completed it, i am unsure about the content I have drafted up.

Hey guys! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

I'm an online student at TRU and I need to take one one upper level COMP elective for my degree. What is the easiest one I could take?

I found reviews from 3 years ago on here saying that COMP 348, or COMP 325 are easy. I need it to have easy assignments, and easy final if such a thing exists. Any recommendations would be helpful!!

I took my Econ 247 midterm today and although I answered all the questions I forgot to hit the save button on 3, one of which was a long typed out answer to multiple different questions in one. I finished the exam and was looking over everything, I was paying attention as I watched the timer run out. I went to submit the exam and it said three answers weren’t saved. What do I do? When the university marks it do they check over the video recording through proctoru? That’s what the proctor said but I have my doubts. What do I do? Help!

I am going back to school and I am wondering...

Who here has :

A) University Certificate in Accounting

B) University Certificate in Finance

C) Bacholor of Commerce - Accounting Major

D) Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major

Can you tell me what career you have with it? How you like it? What does your day look like?

Im looking for a remote job due to my disabilities, but I also would like a salary or hourly position, benefits and pension.

Is that possible with these credentials?

Im leaning towards getting both certificates on my way to a bachelor's, but I am undecided on which Major...

Hi! Is there an active Discord server for Athabasca University Computer Science students? I’d love to connect with fellow learners and find a study group. Thanks!

I'm getting ready to take the Eng 255 final exam soon. How should I prepare? Would anyone be willing to share what kinds of questions I can expect?

This is maybe a silly question but how do you address your tutor when emailing them? In all my tutor letters there's no information except their first and last name, and I wanted to make sure I'm addressing them correctly (ex. Dr., Mrs, Ms).

Hey, I'm starting math 376 after narrowly failing my diff equations course at another university.

I think I will manage with solving problems, but I'm noticing that the material is written in really formal math terms.

I know you have to explain your steps in written/verbal format during the exam. Is it enough to be able to solve the assignment type problems, or would you, for the exams, need to understand and replicate the difficult mathematical explanations given in the textbook?

I’m a funded student through osap.

I inquired about an extension for 1/4 courses, meaning I’ll have completed 3 for full time.

The email I received from student services said I’ll be withdrawn from full time status and full time funding and that my grant will be converted to a loan… I’m assuming this is just a copy and pasted form letter.

I’ve withdrawn from 1 course before without issues…
Is this true about extensions? Otherwise I’ll just withdrawal.

Hello! Has anyone transferred from a college diploma or advanced diploma in accounting to BCOMM in Accounting? I would like to hear your experience especially the courses that you have to retake at AU, For example, Taxation 1 or Finance 1 or any courses else.
Thank you so much!

Hi! I’m really interested in attending the Master of Counselling program at Athabasca.
Would anyone be willing to offer insight into how heavy the work load is? How much of your time is usually devoted to one class?

I would love to apply to this program but I’m also a parent so I’m wondering if I could juggle this without sacrificing as much of my time with my kids as I did with my undergrad (I love being more present again).

Thanks :)

Hey I am IEN and been working as RN in AB for some time.

My goal is to be NP. But before committing I wanted to try out couple of courses from the program.

I also saw old post student talking about taking NURS 610, 614, and 516 as GPA booster course.

So, I wanted to try NURS 516 to better understand the education system here.

I do see course is open

But when I go to register, I don't see this course being listed to register.

am I missing anything here?
I will really appreciate your help.
Thank you :)

Hey All

Just looking to here everyone story in Accounting

How long did it take for your to finish the program?

Did you have any transfer credits?

What was your work/school situation like, how old were you?

Do you have any advice to offer to become successful?

Do you have any advice to offer?

If you were to go back and do it all again, what would you do differently?

How significantly has your decision to get your degree changes your career opportunities and salary?

I am currently waiting for my transcript to be loaded in mycreds so I can send it off to Athabasca and have an evaluation credit transfer. I graduated with a 3 year advance diploma in Business Administration Management and I am expecting anywhere between 15-20 courses in order to complete.

I'm nervous but also excited to start.

My currently situation and job provides me a lot of flexibility. I am a manager so I make my own schedule and have a lot of flexibility to create free time in order to allocate my studying sessions. I don't really have any hobbies outside of fitness at the gym.

Unless I get hit with a reality check from an active or former student I am trying to keep the minimum line to 1 course per 1 month. Ideally 3 with the goal around 6-8 weeks.

Ultimately I am going for the CPA designation.

Any advice, personal stories shared are welcome!

some people have mentioned that there has been a sample final in the past. does anybody have it and is able to share it?

Im new to AU and unfamiliar with the concept of individualized tutors. I was wondering what should I use them for. Just writing help? Or do people talk about other stuff with their tutors? One of my courses is a bio course, so I'm not sure what help they could give with that

I have been taking these courses for over a month and haven't reached out yet, but extra help is always nice. Also, are you guys just communicating over email, or do you meet over Teams?

Hello!
I have almost finished this course, only two more chapters left to complete and I have scheduled the exam for next month. Has anyone taken this course and have ANY advice at all for the final? I’m finding it to be a lot of content and I am worried I am not studying the right things 🥲 any advice would be so much appreciated

Does anyone else have Brent Snook for a psych tutor? All I have to say is, this man deserves a raise. He marks things in like, 2 hours. Also, any tips and opinion for the PSYC 304 exam are welcomed