Masters in computer science with unrelated bachelors reddit

Q: Is it possible to get a masters degree that is unrelated to my bachelors degree?

In most cases, obtaining a masters degree unrelated to your bachelors major is very possible. While doing so might involve taking a couple of extra courses to qualify, shifting academic programs and career goals can be done.

Q: Is masters in computer science harder than bachelors?

Yes. Masters degrees are a bit harder than most undergraduate studies. However, a postgraduate course of study is the best way to improve your academic career and personal life. Youll find ways to adjust to the increased difficulty as you go.

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"one thing that the people telling you to get the masters are fully ignoring is that to get a MASTERS OF SCIENCE degree in ANY subject area from any school that is even halfway decent and reputable then you will need to conduct RESEARCH and publish and defend a thesis.....that is a 100% requirement from ANY decent university for a MS degree in ANY subject......research, thesis, defense

so to get a masters you will need to fulfill prerequisites, you will need to become a very capable programmer, then you will need to choose some specific area of computer science, find a mentoring professor, get a project, conduct your research, publish your thesis, and defend it successfully before you get your MS degree in CS (or a MS in ANY subject)

there are MANY issues involved in this...part way in you might find you are not the greatest programmer, you might struggle to find a professor that wants to work with you, you might struggle to find a professor that you want to work with, you might struggle to come up with a relevant topic to research that you are interested in, and you might struggle to complete the research, complete the thesis, and defend it......and that is excluding personal and departmental drama that is 100% found in most every department in any field of study at pretty much every university out there"

http://www.city-data.com/forum/colleges-universities/1565648-second-bs-degree-ms-program-bachelors.html#ixzz2glMrW3xi

My undergrad degree is a BS in Music Business with a minor in Marketing. I enrolled in a Masters of Information Systems with a concentration of Security and Assurance. Most programs have a core requirement of classes you have to take if your undergrad degree is not in the same field. I was able to get 3 of 4 waived from experience in the field. The best thing to do is talk to the adviser for the program.

how could the education of say, a biology BS with masters CS compare to someone who has done CS the entire time? 5+ years of CS (BS and MS) vs. Like 1-2 years of masters?

That's going to depend on real life experience in the field.

Hi all,

I'm interested in pursuing my Masters in Computer Science, but I honestly have no idea where to start. I'm interested in moving further into data science, as I currently work as an analyst, but my bachelors is in an unrelated field (Economics).

I see some new hires in my department coming in with Masters in Stats and Comp Sci and I don't want to be left behind or remain stagnant. The huge plus is that my company will pay for a Masters degree that relates to my current job, so a computer science degree will be covered.

The issue is I don't really have any formal prerequisites, besides a Programming I course and Calculus I. I'd need to take a few Computer Science courses and Math courses, and I've heard of some programs accepting candidates on the condition they can complete the necessary courses.

That would be the best case scenario because my company will only cover credits towards a degree. I have already asked and they will not cover prerequisites that I take as a non-matriculated student, and that's a problem because I really don't have the money to spend on the 4 or 5 prereqs that I need.

Does anyone know if being accepted conditionally is a possibility? What things can I do to make myself a good candidate to be accepted into a program (hopefully for Fall 2016)?

I graduated undergrad with a 3.5 GPA, but haven't taken the GRE or anything. I'm in the NYC metro area and have looked into the usual schools: Rutgers, NJIT, NYU, some online schools, etc., but I don't want to waste my time and money shooting for some of these programs when they might not even be close to attainable. I also obviously want to go to the best possible school to position myself for career advancement.

Any help would truly be appreciated. Thank you!

Hello! Currently, I am pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree and will be graduating next year. Along with my ME degree I am taking classes to have a minor in Computer Science.

I have always loved programming, and would love to pursue a career as a Software Engineer in the future. However, I am unsure if my education would qualify me - which is why I have been considering a Masters in CS after graduation.

I guess I have two questions:

Could I get into a CS Masters program with only a Minor?
Would a Masters in CS qualify me for a Software Engineering role, even though I don't have a Bachelors in CS?

I understand this is a bit of a vague question but it is something I have been thinking about for a long time!

Can I get a masters in computer science with an unrelated bachelors?

You can pursue a masters in computer science with unrelated bachelor's degrees, but you're still going to need some prerequisite knowledge in subjects such as math, computer science, and programming. Luckily, most computer science masters for non majors are designed to help aspiring graduates bridge these gaps.

Is it possible to get a master's degree that is unrelated to my bachelor's degree?

In most cases, obtaining a master's degree unrelated to your bachelor's major is very possible. While doing so might involve taking a couple of extra courses to qualify, shifting academic programs and career goals can be done.

Is masters in computer science harder than bachelors?

Yes. Master's degrees are a bit harder than most undergraduate studies. However, a postgraduate course of study is the best way to improve your academic career and personal life. You'll find ways to adjust to the increased difficulty as you go.