What can I do with GA Tech OMSCS? Non-tech background
So I currently work in consulting. 5 YOE in consulting and total 6 YOE. I want to break into tech. Most non-tech roles at FANG are not paid well. While I dont want to be in developer roles like SWE and SDE, I would love roles like product manager, technical program manager, etc. I do understand and enjoy coding as a hobby, so if I did the GA Tech OMSCS degree, would that open doors for me in those higher paid non-developer roles? Basically, looking for higher paid non-developer roles at FANG and wondering if GA Tech OMSCS would help with that. Thanks in advance!
Uber WheedelDee Sep 14, 2019
No it won't help you break into product mgmt
AT&T MsdR32 Sep 14, 2019
I'd you don't think a master's would help, then what do you think would?
I think swe ->PM/TMP can happen. Would you want to try swe/sde for a bit?
Thanks for your response. Define "a bit"? I am already 30 yrs old and being SWE 1 would be down leveling which I dont mind if only for 1 year or so. But not sure how long you mean by "a bit". I was really hoping to get into PM without SWE but not sure how likely that is... thanks!
Ah, wasn't sure about your current status. I think a master's would definitely help, but I'm not sure if CS or MBA would be better. My gut feeling is CS at a FANG company, but I don't know.