MacLover

Hi guys and gals,

I was wondering if Open University Degrees (most likely centred around Business as I seem to have a flair in the subject area) are recognised in the US as I would like to (eventually) move to the US and have some sort of Degree with me

This won't be happening for a while (probably in 5 - 10 years) but I thought I'd ask now so I can find out if they are so I won't waste my time down the line doing distance learning in the UK to find that what I have earned is of no use lol.

Although I'll most likely go down E2 route (as I don't plan on becoming a perm. resident ) but I would like to know that I would have a degree that is worth something in the US that I could get a job with, if it goes tits up

Rather bad post but I hope someone understands and will be able to reply

ML

cranston

I have an OU Degree in Business and Economics. This is a fabulous degree and covers many great topics. I recommend you do it. I got mine evaluated by WES.org for a small fee.

I am self employed but if you get a US evaluation I don't see you having any problems.

scrubbedexpat099

You would not be able to get another job in the US so it really does not matter.

MacLover

Thanks for the reply, and thank you for confirming it is worth something if I get a US evaluation
And you say that because? i don't expect to get a job if I couldn't go the E2 route but it is nice to have a back-up and look at all options before starting down a long path which could end up at a dead end

scrubbedexpat099

If your business fails you go home.

MacLover

I already knew that but what if I were not to go down the E2 Visa route and see if I can get a job at a company that will sponsor me?

I am only trying to cover all bases so that if one route isn't right then I could try another route.

scrubbedexpat099

I would not have thought a general business degree would be first choice if that is your motivator.

MacLover

Who said anything about a general business degree? I said it would be based around business.

Elvira

Thanks for the clarification...

Dan725

The OU is a fully accredited UK university. So a degree from there will be fine; it'll translate the same as a degree from any other UK university.