Masters in Engineering Discipline with a non-tech bachelors

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<p>Hi everyone, </p>

<p>I come from a business background, I've worked in financial services for a few years. Currently I'm considering computer science as a career changer. My question is, if I were to get a masters in computer science, would I be viewed as a really expensive noob? I'm assuming it would take 2 years to fulfill some prerequisite coursework and then 1-2 years for the MS. So I'll be in my early 30's by the time I finish. I thinking that at best I could get 1 or 2 internships by the I get my masters. If employers see someone with an MS and relatively little experience, will it be tough for me to break in to the tech world?</p>

<p>I'm fine with applying to entry level jobs that undergrads normally apply to, but will my background make it tough for me to even get those jobs?</p>

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<p>You might be overestimating the time required to do the make up work. For example at my university, Illinois Institute of Technology, the Master of Computer Science has a couple of CS “boot camp” courses for students who do not ahve a B.S. in Computer Science.</p>

<p>[IIT</a> Science and Letters | Computer Science | MSCS and MCS Admission and Transfer Requirements](<a href=“http://www.iit.edu/csl/cs/programs/grad/admission_mcs.shtml]IIT”>http://www.iit.edu/csl/cs/programs/grad/admission_mcs.shtml)</p>

<p>Of course this means some extra time but the prerequisites can pretty much be done in a year. </p>

<p>As for internships, I am not convinced that you would be at a disadvantage. It may be that your financial services and business background would actually be ov value to an employer.</p>