Very loaded program. Now I see why even some banking jobs state computer science as part of their requirements. 😂 The program just rewires your brain and analytical ability to the fundamentals of how things are built and what makes them work the way they do; so that you can then pick up almost any job requirement easily.
One thing that I have leaned was the importance of consistency and pushing myself hard when I face problem that require a lot of brain power. This program is like going to the gym but for the brain.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am really interested in the OMSA program. I wonder if you could make a video about this program, based on what you know about it, to provide some advice.
Sure thing! Honestly, I only took a few courses in to OMSA and it's completely outside of my expertise. The courses are geared toward people who would like to be a data scientist or data engineer. The students from that track had a good grasp of statistics and data visualization. Those are outside of my field of interest, so it would be hard for me to give it a honest review.
Congratulations on earning your masters! I do not have a bachelor’s in computer science but took many computer science courses in undergrad and also 2 graduate courses. Would this help?
@@techwithedsthanks for the reply! I Submitted my application last week and took the dsa mooc just in case and that should’ve showcased my java skills. Hopefully I can accomplish what you did
I honestly don't know how the credit transfer work so it might be hard for me to answer that one. From my observation, it seems like each class is individual and the same class taken somewhere else might be completely different. I took operating systems during my undergraduate and wanted to skip it, but when I took it at Gatech, it was completely different. The content of the course was more in depth and the project was more challenging. As such, I did not regret retaking it even-though I have already taken that class as an undergraduate student
About $10k for the master's degree. But honestly, the money is not the most expensive part... it's the time commitment. It's more like a second part time job and sometime could turn into another full time job. As far as which one is better (Data Analyst vs computer science) I think it's a personal choice. Both could lead to the same outcome. I prefer computer science because I found it more interesting and since I already worked as a software engineer, it's easier for me to ease into it. Data Science seems more in tune with people who like statistics and math. While I have a strong background in math, I still prefer computer science.
It honestly depend on the class you are taking but I could say for sure, I sometime worked harder in some courses than my regular job. It would take the same level of commitment of another part-time job . For some courses, it's a full time job where you might need to spend 30 to 40 hours a week. Some project really needs a lot of time to get right and if you don't spend that much time on them, it would be impossible to complete the project perfectly. Each student has their own learning rate but most student would tell you that at least 20 hours a week is the minimum for most courses.
Yes, you can. But usually, you might need to convince admission to get accepted. There are many ways you could do that. one option would be to enroll in a few undergraduate computer science courses before seeking admission. Another option might be to get a job as an entry level software engineer and use that experience to gain admission. Finally, if you took some computer science courses during your BSC then that could be enough to convince admission. Getting admitted is not impossible, it would just require some convincing.
I did Computing Systems; part of me wanted to do Machine Learning but computing systems was closer to my actual daily job. I will be taking machine learning this summer as a non-degree seeking student.
@@techwitheds Oh great! So let's say you consumed all your 30 hours and graduated, can you take more classes beyond the 30 hours? Also, what computer specs do you think I need for OMSCS?
@@sethvillalon5616 Yes, you can remain as a non-degree student once you graduate. Your Graduation GPA will always remain the same; but new classes taken after graduation will change you cumulative GPA
@@sethvillalon5616 any modern computer should be fine. I remember Operating System needed a more powerful computer because of virtualization , but I did no hear any students complaining. Worst case scenario, using cloud computing.
👏🏾@12:06 - #Congratulations, Mr. Edson! 👏🏾
Thanks. It was such a challenge, but one less thing for me to worry about
Very loaded program. Now I see why even some banking jobs state computer science as part of their requirements. 😂 The program just rewires your brain and analytical ability to the fundamentals of how things are built and what makes them work the way they do; so that you can then pick up almost any job requirement easily.
One thing that I have leaned was the importance of consistency and pushing myself hard when I face problem that require a lot of brain power. This program is like going to the gym but for the brain.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am really interested in the OMSA program. I wonder if you could make a video about this program, based on what you know about it, to provide some advice.
Sure thing! Honestly, I only took a few courses in to OMSA and it's completely outside of my expertise. The courses are geared toward people who would like to be a data scientist or data engineer. The students from that track had a good grasp of statistics and data visualization. Those are outside of my field of interest, so it would be hard for me to give it a honest review.
Sorry bro, i only have 14:59 min left.
Nice; thanks. I hope you gained some insight from the video
Congratulations on earning your masters! I do not have a bachelor’s in computer science but took many computer science courses in undergrad and also 2 graduate courses. Would this help?
This would definitely help. As long as you have basic programming skills, you should be fine.
@@techwithedsthanks for the reply! I Submitted my application last week and took the dsa mooc just in case and that should’ve showcased my java skills. Hopefully I can accomplish what you did
Thanks for sharing your.experiences, very valuable! Looking forward to finish the program this year
Great, I am glad you are about to be over. Once you are done, you will get back your free time and this is such a great feeling
Hi, thanks for great video. I am applying for spring 2025. Until then, any courses I could take and transfer credits from those towards masters ?
I honestly don't know how the credit transfer work so it might be hard for me to answer that one. From my observation, it seems like each class is individual and the same class taken somewhere else might be completely different. I took operating systems during my undergraduate and wanted to skip it, but when I took it at Gatech, it was completely different. The content of the course was more in depth and the project was more challenging. As such, I did not regret retaking it even-though I have already taken that class as an undergraduate student
Thanks!
how much it costs? Which degree is better {computer science or data analytics)? thanks.
About $10k for the master's degree. But honestly, the money is not the most expensive part... it's the time commitment. It's more like a second part time job and sometime could turn into another full time job. As far as which one is better (Data Analyst vs computer science) I think it's a personal choice. Both could lead to the same outcome. I prefer computer science because I found it more interesting and since I already worked as a software engineer, it's easier for me to ease into it. Data Science seems more in tune with people who like statistics and math. While I have a strong background in math, I still prefer computer science.
@@techwitheds Thanks for the reply.
How much time did you spend studying every week ?
It honestly depend on the class you are taking but I could say for sure, I sometime worked harder in some courses than my regular job. It would take the same level of commitment of another part-time job . For some courses, it's a full time job where you might need to spend 30 to 40 hours a week. Some project really needs a lot of time to get right and if you don't spend that much time on them, it would be impossible to complete the project perfectly. Each student has their own learning rate but most student would tell you that at least 20 hours a week is the minimum for most courses.
can i study a masters in computer science without having a bsc in computer science?.
Yes, you can. But usually, you might need to convince admission to get accepted. There are many ways you could do that. one option would be to enroll in a few undergraduate computer science courses before seeking admission. Another option might be to get a job as an entry level software engineer and use that experience to gain admission. Finally, if you took some computer science courses during your BSC then that could be enough to convince admission. Getting admitted is not impossible, it would just require some convincing.
@@techwitheds Thanks mate, I really appreciate.
Nice review. Congs too.
Thanks!
What was your specialization? Computing Systems?
I did Computing Systems; part of me wanted to do Machine Learning but computing systems was closer to my actual daily job. I will be taking machine learning this summer as a non-degree seeking student.
@@techwitheds Oh great! So let's say you consumed all your 30 hours and graduated, can you take more classes beyond the 30 hours? Also, what computer specs do you think I need for OMSCS?
@@sethvillalon5616 Yes, you can remain as a non-degree student once you graduate. Your Graduation GPA will always remain the same; but new classes taken after graduation will change you cumulative GPA
@@techwitheds ideal computer specs for this program?
@@sethvillalon5616 any modern computer should be fine. I remember Operating System needed a more powerful computer because of virtualization , but I did no hear any students complaining. Worst case scenario, using cloud computing.
Really loved the advice you gave at the last of the video. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
You are so welcome!