Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It?
I would like to know if HN thinks it is worth to go through Georgia Tech's Online Master of Science in Computer Science.
https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/
It is basically an online program of academic education in CS planned to be taken while working, costing around USD7,000 to complete.
My context: I am brazilian, living in Brazil, 37 yo, graduated in Economics and just recently made the career transition to become a developer. I basically studied more practical things about software development (web, mostly javascript) through free content available online. I am already working as a frontend web developer.
I believe this program is a good complementary source of knowledge to become a better software developer. I assume the more theoretical academic approach would benefit me as a complement to my more hands-on learning I had so far. And I also assume the Georgia Tech credentials will benefit my career.
https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/
It is basically an online program of academic education in CS planned to be taken while working, costing around USD7,000 to complete.
My context: I am brazilian, living in Brazil, 37 yo, graduated in Economics and just recently made the career transition to become a developer. I basically studied more practical things about software development (web, mostly javascript) through free content available online. I am already working as a frontend web developer.
I believe this program is a good complementary source of knowledge to become a better software developer. I assume the more theoretical academic approach would benefit me as a complement to my more hands-on learning I had so far. And I also assume the Georgia Tech credentials will benefit my career.
So, what you think?