Ask HN: Is there a advanced degree req to transition to managment?

1 points by yeetman21 5y ago ↗ HN

I noticed that many people who transitioned from a regular dev role to a management position normally have some sort of advanced degree, even if its just a masters in CS. Is this something that they look for/ is a requirement in your experience? thanks

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offtop5 5y ago ↗

I've seen managers without even college degrees. It depends on so many factors, but I wouldn't get a masters for CS career growth.

The opportunity costs + stress isn't worth it.

yuppie_scum 5y ago ↗

In a word, no. It seems like it’s more important to be in the right place at the right time (EG, your manager quits and you know enough about the project to take over)