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I have an associate's in CS and think this might be the best route for me since transferring for a BS/BA might be too much time commitment. You think this is possible without a bachelor's in hand? Any recommendations?

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GA Tech will not entertain applications for their OMSCS if you do not have a BS. They don't require that it be in CS, but they are quite clear that you have to have a BS to get in.

You may find other programs that have other requirements, but I'm not aware of any.

Is the OMSCS reputable? I’m actually local to GA Tech but the competition is pretty fierce for the in person programs. The online program is tempting but so is an MBA.

You can always do both. That’s what I’m doing, and it has served me well so far (just graduated from MBA with solid job placement and I have a few courses to go for OMSCS).

Definitely.

#5 in the world I think? And quite rigorous. It's a subset of the in person program -- they don't offer all the on campus classes or programs, and they don't offer the thesis option online.

Are you looking to get into a graduate program in CS? Or just move into a different field?

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