Ask HN: Second B.S.in Computer Science or Straight to Master's
My coursework in CIS included two introductory programming classes that didn't go beyond simple command line programs, an introductory discrete mathematics class, and a pretty decent web application course where I made a simple application on a LAMP stack.
My problem is that I haven't done any of the following:
Algorithms/Data Structures
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Operating Systems
Intermediate programming
So, with this information in mind, what's the best way to proceed? I'm not sure if I would be prepared for a MS because I lack some of the more important classes, like algorithms. Oregon State has a BS designed for people with a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated program. Harvard has a graduate certificate in software engineering that looks good, and there might be other good options.
Can anyone recommend a good online program. Does anyone have an opinion on what the best course of action might be? Also what undergrad courses, if any, would you consider essential before starting a Master's program? Thanks.
http://www.extension.harvard.edu/professional-certificates/software-engineering-certificatesoftware-engineering-certificate
http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate/computer-science/curriculum.htm
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