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Degree Planning- MS degree
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Location: New Jersey, USA
Age:45
What kind of degree do I want?:
MS in Cybersecurity, AI or Computer Science, open to suggestions
 
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
TESU - BSBA General Management (2021) 120 credits 2.80 GPA
TESU - ASNSM Computer Science (2021) 60 credits

Certifications:
A+, N+, S+, AWS Cloud Practitioner
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate- Coursera
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate- Coursera
Google IT Fundamentals Professional Certificate- Coursera
TEEX- a lot of cert in cybersecurity
 
Budget: I have a max of $8K saved up.

Commitments: I currently work full time and can work on my studies part time or in the evenings/weekends.


Timeline: I plan to finish the courses required for the degree in 2-3 years, taking two courses per semester.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Yes, my workplace offers tuition reimbursement. I receive $815 per graduate credit, based on the grade received for the course: A-100%, B-75%, C-50%.

 
My goal is to use the tuition reimbursement program to advance my career in IT public sector.
After graduating from TESU, I secured a position in local government as an IT help desk technician, and I have been in that role for two years now. I have not yet applied to any graduate schools and am unsure where to start. My biggest concern about being accepted into graduate MS programs is my low GPA and the fact that my BA is not in the field of Computer Science.

My question is, which online schools should I consider applying to?
Are there any alternative ways to earn credits?
Should I improve my GPA somehow to be considered by graduate schools?"
Out of those three majors, Cybersecurity, AI, or Computer Science, which one would be more attainable?
Any suggestions and questions are welcome.
Completed:
TESU - BSBA General Management (2021)
TESU - ASNSM Computer Science (2021)

IT Certificates:
A+, N+, S+, AWS Cloud Pract
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Messages In This Thread
Degree Planning- MS degree - by dodek101 - 03-23-2024, 09:17 PM
RE: Degree Planning- MS degree - by jg_nuy - 03-23-2024, 09:28 PM
RE: Degree Planning- MS degree - by rachel83az - 03-24-2024, 09:33 AM
RE: Degree Planning- MS degree - by davewill - 03-25-2024, 04:57 PM
RE: Degree Planning- MS degree - by bjcheung77 - 03-26-2024, 05:32 AM
RE: Degree Planning- MS degree - by bjcheung77 - 03-27-2024, 12:01 AM

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