Currently switching from a biology degree (have my bachelors)

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2016-07-30 19:02:47 Post No. 17410263
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Anonymous 2016-07-30 19:02:47 Post No. 17410263 [Report]

Currently switching from a biology degree (have my bachelors) to get a masters in computer science, any tips for those already in CS? Or Electrical Engineering/Software Engineering?

...other option is to go into finance since that also makes good money and needs quantitative skill.

> useful home tech to have for work/school
> useful languages (java? python?)
> useful skills one can learn in free time?
> CS is still growing in demand? Can see future of 150k income in 10+ years of work?
> Anyone in finance now?

Currently looking for a job until I can start my masters since I need diff eq and linear algebra I think before I start the masters if I do CS not sure about Finance yet.

Though I have a 3.8 GPA and aced calc 1/2 stats 1/2 phys 1/2. I still dont think a masters program will take me without that additional math, which means I probably cant start my masters until next summer since how application timelines work...

>not the typical bio major who's afraid of math

Anonymous 2016-07-30 19:12:19 Post No.17410283
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Anonymous 2016-07-30 19:12:19 Post No.17410283 [Report]

Masters in CS require the CS sequence, which is Object-oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms. There might be more that you need to know.

I don't know the math requirements because I am a math major, so I ignore it since I have all of it.

Make sure you get your LoRs and take your GRE, Those are usually required.

CS is high in demand, but you can't just walk from a degree into a job. You need to show them that you are actually competent, and not a CS major that just passed through the courses.

Anonymous 2016-07-30 19:57:17 Post No.17410362
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Anonymous 2016-07-30 19:57:17 Post No.17410362 [Report]

>>17410283
Programs I am looking at some dont need LoR's, but have to call and get an idea for if they are really recommended.

Based on all the additional work, it seems maybe finance masters will be easier for me to get into since I have calc/stats aced.

I mention a masters because I know dual-bachelors isn't really recommended.

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