Computer Science Options?

Discussion in 'IT and Computer-Related Degrees' started by amw124, Feb 21, 2011.

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  1. amw124

    amw124 New Member

    Hi everyone,
    I been doing tons of reading and researching, and I'm hoping that by putting my thoughts into words this might help me sort things out.

    I'm currently employed at a a small community college as a full-time assistant professor teaching mainly computer information systems courses. However, I don't have the credentials to ever get promoted to the associate level because I am lacking enough grad classes in computer science (or CIS).

    Short term goal: My supervisor has asked me to take 18 cu in grad level computer classes and is willing to pay the tuition.
    Long term goal: In addition, he has asked everyone to get a doctorate and is willing to pay for the tuition.

    I've looked into the university in my city, contacted a professor in computer science about becoming a PhD candidate, and was politely told by him to try somewhere/someone else.

    As I was writing this post, NSU (Nova Southeastern University) just called. I would have to start with the M.Sc. and then apply for early admission into Ph.D. I like the idea of doing both Masters and Ph.D. at the same university as it might be easier to get into the Ph.D. program.

    I know there are a number of options available but unsure of which way to go.

    Here's some more info about me.
    1. I will be working full-time and DL is probably a necessity.
    2. I live in Canada. I'll need a student visa if I have to visit the campus.
    3. I'm not a big writer (M.Sc. thesis averaged 1 page/3 days). If I need to bail on the Ph.D., I still want to end up with something to show for it (like an M.Sc.)
    4. Tuition is covered by employer.
    5. I prefer a more reputable university.
    6. I plan to stay at my current job, but I want to have options available if I ever move.

    Thanks in advance for your help.
     
  2. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    I would recommend Columbia University, University of Southern California, or Stanford University for your master degree. When working on your higher education, most of the time institutional reputation matters. Then, start your Ph.D at Nova Southeastern University. As long as you keep up with your high GPA. There is no reason you can get into Nova's Ph.D

    Don't forget Mississippi State University offers Ph.D in Computer Engineering too.

    URL: Bagley College of Engineering Distance Programs - Division of AOCE Mississippi State University
     
  3. amw124

    amw124 New Member

    Thanks for the info. I checked out Mississippi State University Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and I don't have the background to handle the Ph.D. qualifying exam. Since I have a B.Sc. in computer science, I'm missing the background in hardware. ( Electrical and Computer Engineering )

    I'm now going to research CU, USC and Stanford U to see what are the requirements of each program. So far, I see that Stanford requires 45 cu @ $1310/unit = $58950 for tuition. And that's only for a masters! I'll need to talk to my supervisor to see if there is a max on tuition reimbursement.
     

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