Picking up CS really late.....Advice

BHolc86
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:50:02 +0000

Thank you BCEagle91, I did check and re-check the requirements for the B.A. and it is simply Applied Calculus, Statistics, and Discrete Math. The B.S. requires Calc 1-3 and stats and linear algebra, as well as discrete math. The B.S. is way more time for me because of all the extra math.

I have completed the Applied Calc and Stats class already. I am not saying I am capable of doing the math involved in CS well, I am just stating my current progress in mathematics. I did take a 300 level Econ class that involved a lot of math and did ok, but I am 99% positive that the math was completely different than that of upper level CS courses.

I have scheduled a meeting with one of my professors who took the B.A. option at my school although years ago, and then got a masters. He stated the lack of pure math classes involved did not hurt him in grad school or the industry. I would just like to see what he says.

My thought process in getting both degrees is, I enjoy software development and I have people and business skills already both naturally and through my IS degree. My technical skills in software development are limited, and my knowledge and skills in software optimization are non-existant. Sure I can write small programs and modify other peoples code in a handful of languages, but is that enough in the industry?

Thank you for all the replies, they have all taught me something new about the industry or degree.