I agree with you and Regehr. As a longtime IT hiring manager I have noticed that candidates with a coursework-only MS do no better in screening interviews than

I agree with you and Regehr. As a longtime IT hiring manager I have noticed that candidates with a coursework-only MS do no better in screening interviews than those with a BS degree, but applicants with a research-based MS fared much better. It is rare to be able to see the distinction based on resume alone, but it comes out clearly in interviews when we ask about their Master's work and focus. Our oldest son earned a Master's degree in CS from the same school where Regehr teaches and did the research path. He now works at Google. His program was the most difficult thing he has ever done and it prepared him well for his career.