Hello, I would like to finish the most respective, and most competitive Distance learning BS/CS degree I can get (no money issue here). I can see that there are many distance learning colleges on the net, but I want the best. I have problem because I don't know witch one is the one, and don't want to spend N-months learning and finally finish something that is not worth. I hope that you can help me with the right choice. Thank you.
It's been awhile since I've looked for undergrad CS degrees. That said, I don't know that there are any top 10 undergraduate CS programs on the internet. There are several that would be quite good. Here are some possibilities - http://cpe.njit.edu/DL/bscomp.html (New Jersey Institute of Technology) http://online.fsu.edu/student/degree/explore/program/undergr/#cs (Florida State - requires 2 years of previous coursework) There are several others that may not have as good of a reputation (Thomas Edison State's BACS, for example). You might find that it is faster and less expensive to get one of the fast and flexible undergraduate degress (Excelsior BSCIS or TESC BACS) and then get a Master's in CS where there are *many* more options from very good schools (Carnegie Mellon and Illinois both have online gradaute programs) as well as solid programs (Auburn, Kansas State, Colorado State, SMU, etc). THese doesn't include many programs that look solid, but may not have as recognizable of a name (Capitol College, for example). Look at the cost and requirements of an undergraduate CS degree and then look at the cheap undergrad + masters option to see what makes the most sense. One thing you don't mention is where are you starting from? Do you have any credit already? What is the credit in?
Thank you on your reply, well I'm starting from few years (7) of experience and not so many years I'm 27, I was on college (mathematics&physics) but I had too much work to do as computer programmer. I have MCSE, SUN and IBM various certificates and at the moment working as Application Designer/Architect for IBM Partner on big enterprise/national level projects . This BS degree is more for mine personal satisfaction, so time is not of big essence (but if I can finish it in less time - great), but I want something very very solid, and top of it's class. As I said money is no issue here. So, some cheap and faster track brings only suspicion in me.
With your MCSE and SUN certifications you can do a Masters degree at Charles Sturt University by distance education (without an undergraduate degree). CSU is an australian legit university. Admission Requirements Applicants will generally be expected to have a degree in any discipline and at least two years experience in the IT industry. Preference will be given to these applicants. Applicants may be considered for admission without an undergraduate degree if they have at least four years experience in the IT industry, including experience at a senior level such as network or system administrator. You also earn credits for your MCSE (check out the below links). Go to the following links.. http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/pg/sci/m_nsa/ www.itmasters.com.au
you can also do degree from University of London externally. Maybe that fits into the category of "first class" that you mentioned.
"With your MCSE and SUN certifications you can do a Masters degree at Charles Sturt University by distance education (without an undergraduate degree). CSU is an australian legit university. " yes ..but that MD is not what I really want I have found UoL and for now it seems to be the best option.
