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The degree is going to be in CS. I chose to do a second undergraduate degree because I didn't want to do a PhD in finance or economics. I found myself more and
by brentr 19y ago
The degree is going to be in CS. I chose to do a second undergraduate degree because I didn't want to do a PhD in finance or economics. I found myself more and more wanting to write code. I can get lost in a good problem for hours and not even realize it. I've always been fascinated with computers, but I have only started to see what is truly possible when one is able to create a service rather than just consume one.
- yummyfajitas 19y agoSo get a masters in CS. It's not a Ph.D. in finance/economics, and also avoids the BS required to get a BS.
- brentr 19y agoBased on my location and cost constraints BGSU was the only option I have available, and I did not meet the requirements for the masters program.
- maximilian 19y agoDid you actually talk to the profs? Just ask them and be like: I wanna learn CS. I know how to code already, but I wanna learn all the fun stuff. They'll probably be very sympathetic and let you in anyway.
- suboptimal 19y agobrent, why not an MBA? With your finance background and (I presume) a bunch of undergraduate business courses under your belt it should be quick and easy. There's no degree requirement for hackers--"MBA coder with financial sector experience" sounds pretty good, and you can keep working on your HNd here among like-minded comrades. You could also try to use the program as a platform to launch your startup: business plan competitions, networking, possible co-founders or employees among your fellow students, etc. I'm sure you've considered this--I'm just surprised you (or anybody else) didn't mention it.