MSCS options?

[Deteloca]

I have one more class to finish before starting my TESU capstone and cornerstone. I'm primarily looking at MSCS options with a concentration in data science or big data since that would option up new jobs but the concentration isn't required.

I'm mainly pursuing a graduate degree to immigrate. Many countries offer the most points to Masters holders. A masters would be great for a job, too. My undergraduate will be in Liberal Studies - Math and Natural Sciences. At the moment the top contenders are:

University of West Florida https://onlinedegrees.uwf.edu/online-deg...r-science/
Mississippi State University https://online.msstate.edu/cse/
University of Sunderland https://online.sunderland.ac.uk/online-c...a-science/
Wrexham Glyndwr University https://online.glyndwr.ac.uk/msc-compute...analytics/

I'm debating if the UK programs would look unusual on my resume to US or foreign employers. They both look great and I like that I can pay for each module as I go, thereby eliminating the need for loans.

I've been a software engineer for 3 years and while I've had a nice career without a degree, a CS degree would increase my opportunities.

Any opinions or other schools are more than welcome.

[rachel83az]

I don't think a degree from the UK would look bad or unusual. Those are nice prices, too.

[bluebooger]

> My undergraduate will be in Liberal Studies - Math and Natural Sciences

did that include linear algebra ?
if it didn't you might have a difficult time finding a school that will admit you into a data science concentration

[Deteloca]

> My undergraduate will be in Liberal Studies - Math and Natural Sciences

did that include linear algebra ?              
if it didn't you might have a difficult time finding a school that will admit you into a data science concentration

Yes. I took a lot of math but not quite enough enough for a math degree. I took linear algebra knowing I'd need it for a masters.

[Alpha]

This is not my area but here are a couple of choices that are down at the lower end of the expense continuum
Master’s Degree in Data Science (edx.org)
Data Science | University of London
My sense is that there are LOTS of choices so you shouldn't have to compromise much in your final decision.  Good luck

[asianphd]

Georgia Tech MS Analytics
Total cost $9900 + Institutional & Technology Fee
https://pe.gatech.edu/degrees/analytics

Georgia Tech MSCS
~$7000 <- it is a very good deal
http://omscs.gatech.edu/

[bjcheung77]

There are plenty of options in the US and UK, all under 10K-15K if you search for them, I also highly recommend the MOOC options with Cousera, Edx, FutureLearn, Udacity and Upgrad... you should do a search on the forum, I pointed to these. Fort Hays, has a MSCS degree as well as many more, here's an example of a post of mine: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...rad-credit and the MOOC's, here's a recent post: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid333347