Get the degree. I'm also from a nontraditional background, been in the tech industry a little over a year. I can tell you that filling the gulf of knowledge yo

Get the degree. I'm also from a nontraditional background, been in the tech industry a little over a year. I can tell you that filling the gulf of knowledge you lack will be much easier if you do the MSc program. You'll have to really ramp up but it'll be very rewarding.