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04-13-2023, 04:28 PM
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Master of Science in Computer Science University of Colorado Boulder
$15,750 USD tuition total
https://www.coursera.org/degrees/ms-comp...ce-boulder
And here is the interesting part
"Simply complete a three-course pathway in either algorithms or software architecture on Coursera with at least a B in each course and you’ll be accepted—even if you don't hold a bachelor’s degree. No application required."
"Do I need a bachelor's degree?"
"No. Our admissions process does not depend on your academic history. Instead, we use performance-based admissions. This means we determine admission based only on your performance in a set of three specialized "pathway" courses. Simply complete your chosen 3-course pathway for credit with a B or better in each class to demonstrate your proficiency and be admitted to the program."
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Wow, I thought it meant no Bachelors in CS needed, meaning that they would accept say a BA in Liberal Arts or Business or whatever. But this is worded as in zero Bachelors whatsoever.
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(04-13-2023, 04:42 PM)jsd Wrote: Wow, I thought it meant no Bachelors in CS needed, meaning that they would accept say a BA in Liberal Arts or Business or whatever. But this is worded as in zero Bachelors whatsoever.
In addition, the course needed for admission counts towards the MSCS. So basically 10% of the Master degree coursework done only needs 9 more courses to get the degree.
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The problem is when you add it on your CV/Resume most HR Recruiters will wonder/question no bachelor listing (might cause 'red flag' issues). With that said, it does eliminate the issue if you have say a NA vs RA bachelor and looking to get into an RA master CS program - as 'if you're good enough, you're good enough for us - just they're using a prove it first approach.
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(04-13-2023, 04:47 PM)allvia Wrote: The problem is when you add it on your CV/Resume most HR Recruiters will wonder/question no bachelor listing (might cause 'red flag' issues). With that said, it does eliminate the issue if you have say a NA vs RA bachelor and looking to get into an RA master CS program - as 'if you're good enough, you're good enough for us - just they're using a prove it first approach. Yes. A very good progression path for Uni of People BS Comp graduate.
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This is amazing! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is something I definitely will pursue
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Wow! this is a great option. Thanks.
I'm getting $0 ROI from my BS in IT degree.
Maybe this MS in CS degree will help me getting some money back. lol
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(04-14-2023, 01:30 PM)nomaduser Wrote: Wow! this is a great option. Thanks.
I'm getting $0 ROI from my BS in IT degree.
Maybe this MS in CS degree will help me getting some money back. lol
I hope your $0 ROI is because you already had a good job, otherwise I don't think the MSCS is going to help as much as going out and getting some coding experience.
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(04-14-2023, 01:30 PM)nomaduser Wrote: Wow! this is a great option. Thanks.
I'm getting $0 ROI from my BS in IT degree.
Maybe this MS in CS degree will help me getting some money back. lol
Experience is a big deal in IT. The degree is quite often just a checkbox in IT and the jobs come with experience and networking. Get networking and get experience.
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This isn’t anything ground breaking with Boulder. They’ve had this format with the MSDS and MS Electrical Engineering for awhile now. All seem to be very good programs, but I suspect tha t you better know what you’re doing to be successful in it. I wouldn’t assume that because no bachelors is required that it will be any easier. IMO it will probably make it more difficult.
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