Tech IndustryApr 23, 2019
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Ph.D after masters

I will be graduating with a masters degree next month and will start working at Microsoft as a Software Engineer. I am interested in research, and thinking of going for a PhD next year. Does anyone has any advice on the application process for PhD, also does Microsoft has any tie ups with big universities and provides guidance/support for the same? Any help will be really appreciated..!

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Oracle IAExcptn Apr 23, 2019

Probably Wash U?

Microsoft Omni Apr 23, 2019

Wash U is in Missouri! UW is the one in Seattle.

Uber Stevenjobs Apr 23, 2019

If you want to be a swe then no need phd, so don’t go

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Eduhome_ Apr 23, 2019

As pointed out, the OP is interested in research.

Microsoft Omni Apr 23, 2019

I wouldn’t do it now that market is good. You can go back to school when the bust happens in a couple of years.

Uber Stevenjobs Apr 23, 2019

There is a age range limit on mbas tho

Microsoft softwere Apr 23, 2019

I got my PHD before my MBA. Best decision I ever made.

AT&T DDM2K Apr 23, 2019

Can you expand on that? In what ways was it better / did it benefit you? I’m curious, as I’m in a place where I have 7 YOE, TC $136k in Raleigh, NC. Weighing the benefits of getting a degree at 30. Have roughly 2 years undergrad credit.

Capital One deMorgan Apr 23, 2019

@DDM2K if I'm inferring correctly, you're considering getting your bachelors? I'm around the same age as you with the same yoe. To give you a data point my TC is at about $200K (albeit in northern VA). Getting your degree could open you up for opportunities higher up. @softwere I am interested in the question though. I only have a BE but considering doing an MBA or masters in CS or SE. How impactful was getting your phd?