No, the number of classes mentioned is the number required to achieve that specialization. The omscs program is made of 10 courses which are a combination of foundational + specialization specific classes.
Hi, thanks for the video! I am planning on applying to the program, and wondering if you have any advice on the admissions process. I studied economics in undergrad and work in finance, nothing programming related. I have been teaching myself to code for the past 6 months and would say I have an intermediate level knowledge of a few languages. Do you think there is any hope for someone without a CS degree and relevant work experience? I realize there will be a steep learning curve. I am thinking I probably need to enroll in a few CS undergrad classes before applying, to get some formal CS education under my belt. Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks in advance!!
Hello, economics sounds like a great background. I would make sure you are comfortable with at least python, preferably java and C too. Depending on which classes and specialization you go for will depend on the language you need to know the most. If you have seen my other videos, I only took 1 course through school in programming and I was terrible at it. I do not think you need to do undergrad CS courses. With that said, do pay attention to things like structuring and commenting to get the conventional formatting. I think you can 100% succeed in the program, it's hard but if you work hard and pay attention, you can do it. What specialization were you thinking about?
@@ComputerGuyChris Interesting. I was reading a reddit thread and did come across some people without CS backgrounds that did not get in and were instructed to go back and take CS courses. I did well in my econometrics class where we used R studio but that is the extent of it! I am still doing my research to see what specialization I would like the best. I am thinking computing systems because that seems to be a flexible option and you can take a wide variety of classes. Were you mostly self taught then? Did you have work experience in programming before applying? Btw thank you for your help!!
@@Nanatheblacklab yes, I was entirely self taught. My first video s0e1 actually talks about my background. I had a little bit of work related programming but they were mostly self created projects. R studios is free, maybe you can use it for some little things at your current job to buff up your resume :)
hi, thank you for sharing this! it's really helpful! One question, if I am admitted into OMSCS, can I transfer the credits earned to the on campus program if I decide to switch to the on campus masters program? If so, how many credit hours can I transfer? Thanks!
That is a great question! The OMSCS program is the same as the on campus program, except with only online courses available. In other words, the degree you will receive when completing the OMSCS program will not say "online" it will just say "Master in Science ...". Does that answer your question?
@@ComputerGuyChris I'm aware of that, but I actually want to get an OPT via the on campus program. If possible I'd like to do some of the requirements in OMSCS before transitioning to the on campus program. I'm aware that I need to maintain 12 credit hours for two semesters to be qualified for OPT. I'm just not sure how many credit hours from OMSCS can be transferred to the on campus program and if this viable at all. Thanks!
@@husa1n all of your credits should transfer. The programs have the same classes, there are just more class and specialization options for on campus students.
Hello, as I have said in my videos, my area of focus will be Machine Learning. However, if you decide to do Cyber security, maybe I can have an episode with you in it so you can talk about your experiences
Very good video)) thanks a lot
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So the number of courses mentioned in each specialisation in the video are all the courses required to complete the omscs?
No, the number of classes mentioned is the number required to achieve that specialization. The omscs program is made of 10 courses which are a combination of foundational + specialization specific classes.
Hi, thanks for the video! I am planning on applying to the program, and wondering if you have any advice on the admissions process. I studied economics in undergrad and work in finance, nothing programming related. I have been teaching myself to code for the past 6 months and would say I have an intermediate level knowledge of a few languages. Do you think there is any hope for someone without a CS degree and relevant work experience? I realize there will be a steep learning curve. I am thinking I probably need to enroll in a few CS undergrad classes before applying, to get some formal CS education under my belt. Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks in advance!!
Hello, economics sounds like a great background. I would make sure you are comfortable with at least python, preferably java and C too. Depending on which classes and specialization you go for will depend on the language you need to know the most. If you have seen my other videos, I only took 1 course through school in programming and I was terrible at it. I do not think you need to do undergrad CS courses. With that said, do pay attention to things like structuring and commenting to get the conventional formatting. I think you can 100% succeed in the program, it's hard but if you work hard and pay attention, you can do it. What specialization were you thinking about?
@@ComputerGuyChris Interesting. I was reading a reddit thread and did come across some people without CS backgrounds that did not get in and were instructed to go back and take CS courses. I did well in my econometrics class where we used R studio but that is the extent of it! I am still doing my research to see what specialization I would like the best. I am thinking computing systems because that seems to be a flexible option and you can take a wide variety of classes. Were you mostly self taught then? Did you have work experience in programming before applying? Btw thank you for your help!!
@@Nanatheblacklab yes, I was entirely self taught. My first video s0e1 actually talks about my background. I had a little bit of work related programming but they were mostly self created projects. R studios is free, maybe you can use it for some little things at your current job to buff up your resume :)
@@ComputerGuyChris thank you so much! :)
hi, thank you for sharing this! it's really helpful! One question, if I am admitted into OMSCS, can I transfer the credits earned to the on campus program if I decide to switch to the on campus masters program? If so, how many credit hours can I transfer? Thanks!
That is a great question! The OMSCS program is the same as the on campus program, except with only online courses available. In other words, the degree you will receive when completing the OMSCS program will not say "online" it will just say "Master in Science ...". Does that answer your question?
@@ComputerGuyChris I'm aware of that, but I actually want to get an OPT via the on campus program. If possible I'd like to do some of the requirements in OMSCS before transitioning to the on campus program. I'm aware that I need to maintain 12 credit hours for two semesters to be qualified for OPT. I'm just not sure how many credit hours from OMSCS can be transferred to the on campus program and if this viable at all. Thanks!
@@husa1n all of your credits should transfer. The programs have the same classes, there are just more class and specialization options for on campus students.
I am interested with Cybersecurity master degree. Would you like to create a video for this program? Thank you..
Hello, as I have said in my videos, my area of focus will be Machine Learning. However, if you decide to do Cyber security, maybe I can have an episode with you in it so you can talk about your experiences