Master's in Computer Science cheap pre-req courses

[MNomadic]

Browsing some different graduate degree offerings and saw that ASU's Online MCS through Coursera has the option for non-CS undergrads to demonstrate knowledge on their pre-requisite courses. You still have to meet their requirement for having calc 1 and 2 along with discrete math transcripted. Also of note is that they have 4 different Master Track certificates on Coursera that can count towards the MCS(they're the same price as taking the courses through ASU, though. No discount )

Can I be accepted into the MCS program if I don’t have an engineering background?‎

You can. We offer four short self-paced non-credit courses that allow you to learn and demonstrate knowledge of foundational computer science topics. Depending on your undergraduate degree, you may still need to complete math courses.

4 pre-requisite courses, $59 each
Self paced, proctored final

ASU MCS, $15,000 total

[graduatesoon]

Will these be on a transcript, I couldn't find any info.


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[MNomadic]

Will these be on a transcript, I couldn't find any info.


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They're noncredit. I don't know if they'd work for any other schools other than ASU.

[bjcheung77]

These might be good for PLA towards a TESU BACS degree, I would take the Study.com courses that correspond to these, and see if TESU would take the SDC/ASU CPE combo for credit towards a PLA. It should be cheaper than taking courses at TESU, I see they have cybersecurity courses as well for that price...

[bluebooger]

if you're interested in a Masters of Science in Data Science

https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-...admissions

There are no formal prerequisites for the MS-DS, but students are expected to be proficient in Python, R programming, calculus (including derivatives and integrals), and linear algebra (including matrix multiplication, matrix inversion and solving linear systems using matrices). Each course may recommend a variety of prerequisite skills and knowledge.

There is no application. That means no transcripts, tests or application fees! Admission is performance-based. Simply show that you can do the work and you're in.

...
To be admitted to the MS-DS as a degree-seeking student, you must enroll in and complete a “Pathway Specialization” with a 3.0 GPA or better. Your pathway is a series of 3 one-credit courses in either statistics or computer science. All pathway courses are part of the core degree curriculum, so your progress will directly stack towards a full degree.

they don't even require a Bachelors

pathway courses listed here
https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-.../academics

its just expensive
$20,010 USD
For full degree | Each credit hour is $667 USD

but i guess if you never got and spent money on a bachelors then 20k might not be too bad -- though still a lot still a lot

[mcjon77]

Thanks for this! I am currently signed up to take my pre-reqs at Oakton. I will still take the Discrete Math, Data Structures and the Objects and Algorithms courses from them, but this is an excellent alternative to the operating systems and computer architecture courses that are pre-reqs for a lot of programs.