Longer programs would also compete with flexible programs from traditional institutions. For example, Mills College's MA in Interdisciplinary Computer Science [

Longer programs would also compete with flexible programs from traditional institutions. For example, Mills College's MA in Interdisciplinary Computer Science [0]. The traditional institutions arguably have large advantages in accreditation, financial aid, quality control, social status, signaling, and branding. [0] https://www.mills.edu/academics/graduate-programs/computer-science/ma-interdisciplinary-computer-science.php https://www.mills.edu/academics/graduate-programs/computer-s...