In my 30s and looking to finish my degree in Computer Engineer/Science

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Yes, I understand CE, SE, and CS are all different. I'm not really looking to enter the industry, but more awareness and just a desire to finish some technical degree. I'd like to just learn with an ability to speak more intelligently to my team (I run a tech start up) and perhaps get into the trenches if need be. Maybe someday fall back on IP Law in my later years, but that requires an engineering degree not CS (from what I know). At least that is my train of thought.

Another option is to complete the fastest technical degree with my current credits, to test out of as many units as I can and avoid taking courses. Perhaps that would be the TESU CIS Degree?

I can understand the first train of thought. The second train of thought - to finish the degree as quick as possible by testing out of exams -- will not get you to where you want to be (speaking with your team more technically, etc. etc.); it will get you a diploma. If you run a tech start up, I don't understand the rush. I'd be much more inclined to go the first route.


You can do IP law with a CS degree, but the idiots require ABET accredited CS courses. Many - most - CS programs are not ABET accredited. And, I would like to say that 99.9% of lawyers would balk at the suggestion that someone will "fall back" on IP law. It's not for the faint of heart (from what "they" say....).