Advice needed - looking to earn CS credits

[bjcheung77]

What I always recommend is a backup plan just in case the GT OMSCS has kinks or for some reason didn't go through... I usually recommend going with the MOOC partnership programs as it's the most comparable to the GT OMSCS because that program also uses a MOOC from an Udacity.com partnership.  So, instead of using Udacity, you can go for an EdX.org partnership with the University of Texas!  It's awesome at a wonderful price of $10K exactly and it's also in the top 10 rankings!

Basically, Udacity only has the one-degree program and it's the GT OMSCS for around a bit over $8K (no longer 7K peeps).  Edx.org has a few and I love their offerings, such as the GT OMS Cybersecurity or Data Analytics at a good price of $10K or the U of Texas MS Comp Sci at $10K as well.  As mentioned, Coursera.org has a partnership with ASU OMCS but it's at $15K, but if you want, a BCS at Univ of London is roughly 10-15K UK Pounds.

I'm pretty sure most of us want the GT OMSCS as it's the one with the most value (cheap/great ROI & reputation).  However, it's not the only degree program available.  If you can settle for whatever else is on your plate of options, do have alternatives handy in case... TLDR, see below for possible programs that might interest you.

Now instead of "looking for community college/university credits" just to get you the basic knowledge of Computer Science, I would recommend another approach, get a second degree with just 30 extra credits (10 courses).  If you're an international student, it'll take $300x30=$9000 at a community college.  For TESU BACS, you can transfer everything in for cheaper by taking all the required 30 credits at Study.com!

Coursera degrees link: https://www.coursera.org/degrees
Edx degrees link: https://www.edx.org/masters
FutureLearn degrees: https://www.futurelearn.com/degrees
Only Udacity degree: https://www.udacity.com/georgia-tech
Upgrad thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...utureLearn