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You might be able to get into a Master's program without a Bachelor's in CS, provided you can demonstrate understanding of the material. OSSU has a great curric
by robbrit 7y ago
You might be able to get into a Master's program without a Bachelor's in CS, provided you can demonstrate understanding of the material. OSSU has a great curriculum for replicating that: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science https://github.com/ossu/computer-science
A Master's or Ph.D. will help you get into more research-oriented programs where you're working at the cutting edge. If you don't care too much about reading papers and that sort of thing, you can also get good mileage out of Udacity's AI nanodegrees: https://www.udacity.com/school-of-ai https://www.udacity.com/school-of-ai
I did the AI nanodegree a couple years ago and was able to get hired in an AI-focused role through their referral program, however I had a decade of software engineering experience to complement it so it was easier for me. If you want to focus on modern machine learning, the AI one might be a bit too general and you'd be more interested in the machine learning program.
- tranced 7y agoI have an associate's in CS and think this might be the best route for me since transferring for a BS/BA might be too much time commitment. You think this is possible without a bachelor's in hand? Any recommendations?
- robbrit 7y agoAre you looking to get into a graduate program in CS? Or just move into a different field?
- jki275 7y agoGA Tech will not entertain applications for their OMSCS if you do not have a BS. They don't require that it be in CS, but they are quite clear that you have to have a BS to get in. You may find other programs that have other requirements, but I'm not aware of any.
- wil421 7y agoIs the OMSCS reputable? I’m actually local to GA Tech but the competition is pretty fierce for the in person programs. The online program is tempting but so is an MBA.
- jki275 7y agoDefinitely. #5 in the world I think? And quite rigorous. It's a subset of the in person program -- they don't offer all the on campus classes or programs, and they don't offer the thesis option online.
- stornetn 7y agoYou can always do both. That’s what I’m doing, and it has served me well so far (just graduated from MBA with solid job placement and I have a few courses to go for OMSCS).