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by robbrit 2558 days ago
You might be able to get into a Master's program without a Bachelor's in CS, provided you can demonstrate understanding of the material. OSSU has a great curriculum for replicating that: https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

A Master's or Ph.D. will help you get into more research-oriented programs where you're working at the cutting edge. If you don't care too much about reading papers and that sort of thing, you can also get good mileage out of Udacity's AI nanodegrees: https://www.udacity.com/school-of-ai

I did the AI nanodegree a couple years ago and was able to get hired in an AI-focused role through their referral program, however I had a decade of software engineering experience to complement it so it was easier for me. If you want to focus on modern machine learning, the AI one might be a bit too general and you'd be more interested in the machine learning program.
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tranced 2558 days ago
I have an associate's in CS and think this might be the best route for me since transferring for a BS/BA might be too much time commitment. You think this is possible without a bachelor's in hand? Any recommendations?
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jki275 2558 days ago
GA Tech will not entertain applications for their OMSCS if you do not have a BS. They don't require that it be in CS, but they are quite clear that you have to have a BS to get in.

You may find other programs that have other requirements, but I'm not aware of any.

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wil421 2558 days ago
Is the OMSCS reputable? I’m actually local to GA Tech but the competition is pretty fierce for the in person programs. The online program is tempting but so is an MBA.
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stornetn 2558 days ago
You can always do both. That’s what I’m doing, and it has served me well so far (just graduated from MBA with solid job placement and I have a few courses to go for OMSCS).
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jki275 2558 days ago
Definitely.

#5 in the world I think? And quite rigorous. It's a subset of the in person program -- they don't offer all the on campus classes or programs, and they don't offer the thesis option online.

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robbrit 2558 days ago
Are you looking to get into a graduate program in CS? Or just move into a different field?
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