IT Security Career Change Mid-Career?

[bjcheung77]

My suggestion for you is to apply to WGU for a Masters in CyberSecurity & Info Assurance, or Hodges Masters Info Systems.
Both programs are competency based degrees, if you work hard at it, should be able to complete it in 1 term for roughly $3000.

Online Master Degree Programs | Information Technology | WGU Masters Degree Online
UPOWER - Self-Paced Learning | Hodges University

For myself, I'm already in IT, but want to grow my skill set within IT, so I'll be taking the BSIT from WGU anyways and I want those Certs.
Moreover, I'm taking the BSBA first to improve my current value/worth and knowledge, so I can move into a higher paying position.

If I complete the BSBA at TESU first, I'll have the majority of the BSIT general ed and electives, etc done, just need to complete certs.
From my estimate, I should be able to complete BSBA this year and BSIT next year (take 1 term of 6 months, max 2 terms).

When they accept more IT Certs, the cost of the degree goes down, I would say to $2950/term for 2 terms, it's $4900.
So, a BSBA for ~$5300 and a BSIT for ~$4900, and the benefit is the extra certifications for job/career purposes.

However, that being said... for myself, since i'm paying out of pocket, i'd rather hit two degrees with that cash flow and will be qualified for Biz & IT.
It all boils down to the individual, I think it will be lengthier in time to complete those as you physically need to take courses, but it's easier.