Re: debate: to get a Master's Degree in CS or Not


<xtcsonik@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am currently a Microsoft .NET developer. I've been considering the
> costs/benefits of enrolling in a graduate degree at a local university.
> I got my BA in computer science in 2002.
>
> My thoughts are that a master's degree in a technology field that
> changes so much would be a waste. Not like a Master's Degree in
> Economics, or History, or Mathematics which has been pretty stable for
> some years. I figure certifications in certain technologies would be
> more beneficial (Microsoft Certifications etc.)
>
> Any comments or suggestions?

Make sure you take solid calculus courses. Calculus is the key to the
kingdom, be it science, engineering, programming, economics, etc. The rest
can be picked up on the job <g>.


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