<p>Let’s backtrack a bit. You recently graduated with less than a 3.0 in finance, with no computer science courses. You had one temporary job as a programmer, although you know several computer languages and applications.</p>
<p>Right now, your odds of getting into a master’s program in computer science are slim. Academically, you are too big a risk, not just because of your GPA but because you haven’t proven in any tangible way that you can handle (or even know) the material. Yes, programming is important, but it’s a small part of computer science. As BrownParent points out, you need a solid background in different aspects before you can start advanced work. Here’s a snippet from the UCSD page:</p>
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<p>So the question really is: What do you have to do to <em>eventually</em> gain admission into a master’s program?</p>
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<li><p>Take computer science (not programming) courses at a university or four-year college. You’ll probably also have to throw physics in there. </p></li>
<li><p>Find work that relates to the field, even if it’s just a programming job. Even better, see if you can work on a project with a professor at the school where you’re taking classes.</p></li>
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<p>As I advised the OP of the other thread I cited here: know the difference between IT and CS – and make sure you really want CS. Also, if you just want to be a programmer, you don’t need an advanced degree to get a software engineer position. You don’t even need a high GPA.</p>