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Undergrads of UTCS: you probably don't need a master's in CS

April 9, 2020

Originally, I was going to pursue a BS CS (Turing) + BBA Business Honors, and then go on to graduate school or a PhD program. After a hard look at the reality of things, I've realized this is all the wrong decision for me, and thankfully it's not pinned down in stone. Instead, I'm now going to pursue a BSA in CS and I'm not sure about the BBA anymore, with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This choice is because 1) BS vs BSA has no difference if you're going into industry and 2) you can get really good jobs from UTCS undergrad.

I usually see CS masters programs as great fits for people who 1) need the credentials (like international students who are trying to get H-1Bs), 2) people who didn't get their undergrads in CS and are trying to enter the SWE field, or 3) people who went to not as good schools for CS undergrads and need a credential booster to get a better than normal CS job.

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