[Tfug] OT: M.S. in C.S.

[cara]

I have an M.S. in C.S. from U of New Mexico. I got great training for the
job world there ... and for research work. I would warn you about a PhD in
C.S. however. No need for one unless you really want the academic/teaching
life. I've been warned against a PhD in C.S. by many people whom I respect
out in industry and in academia.
cara

On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 5:29 PM, Stott, Will
<will.stott at ventana.roche.com>wrote:

> I am currently enrolled in the infosec program at james madison. If you are
> looking for the flexibility of online courses with the intensity far beyond
> normal universities, then check it out. I would say that meeting everyone in
> the program professors and students is worth the tuition alone. The
> education is alephone over any education I have ever experienced. I will
> warn that it is not just another paper to put on the wall. Every students
> that finishes this program works very hard for it, and they seem to change
> their personal and professional views drastically. It is difficult, but the
> rewards are for life. I would recommend this to anyone striving above
> mediocrity.
>
> Will
>
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> Subject: [Tfug] OT: M.S. in C.S.
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Sorry for the off topic post.
>
> I would like to get your opinions and advice on graduate school.  I'm
> interested in doing a M.S. in Computer Science.
>
> These are the schools I've applied to so far:
> Southern Methodist University
> University of Illinois at Srpingfield
> National University
> Nova Southeastern University (unable to submit app. due to bug in server)
>
> My situation:
> Active Duty Air Force
> Seeking part-time, online program
> Begin classes in fall 09
>
> My goal:
> To complete an M.S. in C.S. within 2 years at little to no
> out-of-pocket expense (using the Montgomery GI Bill,) with the aim of
> obtaining a job as a software or computer engineer and/or returning to
> school to pursue a PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
>
> Background:
> B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering
>
> Have you heard of the above schools?  Do you have any opinions them?
> Are there any schools you would recommend for my situation?  Which
> school do you think would best meet my goals?  How would these schools
> effect getting admitted into a PhD program or getting a job in the
> software industry?  From a hiring perspective, what do you think of
> online programs in general?
>
> Thank you very much for your input!
> -Jonathan Di Trapani
>
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