<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Anybody knows which unis offer Master in computer science, without having background in computer science?</p>
<p>So far I found only 3.</p>
<p>Location and tuition fee doesn't matter to much. Preferably good uni.</p>
<p>Berkeley suggests that non-CS majors take some CS courses if they intend to pursue graduate level study in CS:
[Prerequisites</a> for Applying to UC Berkeley | EECS at UC Berkeley](<a href=“http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Gradadm/Prerequisites.htm]Prerequisites”>Graduate Research Program Admissions | EECS at UC Berkeley)</p>
<p>Obviously, a student who majored in a closely related field, such as math or electrical engineering, will likely have a better ability to handle CS graduate study than someone who took no CS courses or courses in a related field.</p>
<p>I am asking for programs where no technical education is needed and programs are more generalized, rather than specialized. I found some, but not from US unis so far.</p>
<p>Edu background is economics btw.</p>
<p>And as I have master already, don’t have any intention to enroll to bachelor again. I also have some IT background, though far from hard core computer science.</p>
<p>If you have the math background (calc, discreet, etc.), then you just need to pick up some undergrad CS as a postbac to be ready for an MS in CS. Programming, complexity theory, data structures & algorithms, OS, networking.</p>
<p>That said, a program in management information systems or information science might be much better suited to your undergrad preparation and possibly just as well suited to whatever your career aspirations are.</p>
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<p>That would describe a bachelor’s degree program in computer science, not a master’s degree program in computer science. Graduate study in computer science is generally for additional depth in an area of specialization.</p>
<p>Not always. Here is an example:</p>
<p>[Boston</a> University College of Engineering Special Programs Late Entry Accelerated Program](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/]Boston”>Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) | College of Engineering)</p>
<p>Ant I spotted 2 similar program in top 15 unis.</p>
<p>I have no intention to study hard core computer science in depth, enough though, that I can do phd in different major, connected to computing core. (e.g. software engineering management, it management, network security impact on business…).</p>
<p>For such fields u need buss/econ + comp science background, period.</p>
<p>And there are plenty of master programs (usually accelerated), that u can do in different field than your background. Take for example MBA. It is business field, but many are from other fields than buss/econ. U can also do phd in information system with either buss or comp background. </p>
<p>I can’t do mng inf system or similar though, it have to comp science, as I can get lavish (over 30k$/year) scholarship for it and I don’t want to miss this chance, as I am indeed interested in comp science.</p>
<p>So my 1st post stand, and hopefully will get some useful answers.</p>
<p>It doesn’t have to be the US, I prefer quality Uni though.</p>
<p>Re: [Boston</a> University College of Engineering Special Programs Late Entry Accelerated Program](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/]Boston”>http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/)</p>
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<p>In other words, it bundles a post-baccelaureate set of undergraduate level engineering courses in the degree program. Following completion of those courses, you then go into a regular master’s degree program in the desired subject.</p>
<p>For computer engineering, there are 12 undergraduate level courses needed for preparation, as listed here, though you may have completed up to 4 of the math courses as an economics major:</p>
<p>[Boston</a> University College of Engineering Special Programs Late Entry Accelerated Program](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/course-reqs/]Boston”>http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/special-programs/leap/course-reqs/)</p>
<p>That will likely take 2-3 semesters of undergraduate level course work before entering the “true” master’s degree program. It may take longer if some of the required courses have additional unlisted prerequisites.</p>
<p>There is, by the way, absolutely nothing wrong with getting a second bachelor’s in a new area even if you already have a master’s in econ. Your UG institution probably even has a second-degree policy that would allow you to count your core curriculum credit towards the second degree.</p>
<p>It’s like asking, where can I get a Master’s degree in French without knowing very much of the language?</p>
<p>@ucbalumnus: yes, to all. And yes, it usually takes 12 full months. Here is another example from University College of London: [MSc</a> in Computer Science](<a href=“http://www-typo3.cs.ucl.ac.uk/students/msc_cs/]MSc”>http://www-typo3.cs.ucl.ac.uk/students/msc_cs/)</p>
<p>@lynxinsider: I am over 30, want to study ft, and have years of working (IT) experience + BSc + Msc and don’t want to sit with 20 years students in class again to get BSc. In addition to that, on CV would look like I wanted to switch career, which is not the case, I just want to upgrade existing knowledge, that is add comp science to my portfolio.</p>
<p>@katliamom usually I ignore ■■■■■■, but will respond to this. If u don’t know how to help someone out or have anything useful to contribute, I would ask u to stay away from this thread. As u can clearly see, there are existing programs that I am asking for available, I do not ask for impossible, and I would appreciate responses in similar manner, ok.</p>
<p>As for my original question, I don’t mind MSc length, it can be either 1 or 2 years ft.</p>
<p>Tune2go: is there a need to get the full master’s degree in CS? If you just want to upgrade your existing knowledge, it might be simpler and take less time to take the specific courses you think you need, without enrolling with the plan of getting a degree.</p>
<p>Tune2go, as ucbalumnus pointed out, the one program you highlighted actually requires undergraduate-level preparation before the “true” master’s work. </p>
<p>I think it’s naive to think that any “good uni” (as you describe it) will allow you to get a masters without the background material required of students at a bachelor’s level.</p>
<p>I used the French language example because that’s likely how people in academia will look at your request.</p>
<p>It have to be degree rewarded in order to get scholarship, which is fully funded.</p>
<p>Degree (course work) should be computer science, information technology and similar.</p>
<p>1 - 2 years full time MSc.</p>
<p>If you are bound and determined to go the master’s route, all contravening advice be darned, your best bet will be in management information systems. You do not appear to be prepared for graduate work in CS.</p>
<p>If you are constrained to a master’s degree program with an integral post-baccalaureate program to cover necessary CS undergraduate course work, then your choices are likely to be very limited, compared to doing a second bachelor’s degree (though this will also be limited since many schools limit the number of second bachelor’s degree students) or taking the necessary course work before going to a master’s degree program.</p>
<p>Im not constrained to UG cs, I am constrained to computer courses though (broad aspect that is).</p>
<p>Hi Tune2go,</p>
<p>What are the 3 programs you have in mind???</p>
<p>Do you know about the UPenn MCIT program?</p>
<p>Have you heard of: </p>
<p>Depaul University
UChicago - with their Immersion Phase for grad students without a background
and UPenn MCIT program </p>
<p>These are all for people without any experience. What are the three schools you found. I’m looking too.</p>
To the OP: If you’ll be applying to any schools in the US, you’d need to take an intensive core of remedial English classes in order to communicate at the level required for serious study of any subject, let alone computer science. And from your callous responses to those trying to help you here, you would be better served by an anger management program than computer science.
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