I think "degree" should mean a degree - if they want to say "computer science curriculum" that's fine, or "degree requirements" or something
Now, don't get me wrong: I actually would really enjoy if there was such a thing as "degree as a service," so one self-studies via Khan Academy or MIT Open Courseware or whatever and then shows up to (e.g.) MIT and sits for the exams to satisfy mastery over the subjects
I know there's politics around "brand dilution" or whatever, but I don't see how it's any different from sitting for the AWS Certifications in that way. AWS doesn't have their brand diluted if you self-study and the pass the exam
I think "degree" should mean a degree - if they want to say "computer science curriculum" that's fine, or "degree requirements" or something
Now, don't get me wrong: I actually would really enjoy if there was such a thing as "degree as a service," so one self-studies via Khan Academy or MIT Open Courseware or whatever and then shows up to (e.g.) MIT and sits for the exams to satisfy mastery over the subjects
I know there's politics around "brand dilution" or whatever, but I don't see how it's any different from sitting for the AWS Certifications in that way. AWS doesn't have their brand diluted if you self-study and the pass the exam