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A comment on Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It?.

Re:Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It? by decimalst_us on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @10:17AM (#15018365)
As a secondary question, for those who did complete the program, what was the general time commitment per (semester or class) vs. how long you were in the program? I see that you must take 2 classes in the first year, but didn't see any other further requirements on speed of completion.

edit: Answered my own question - You can't have two consecutive semesters "off"[1]. I.e. the slowest possible pace would be 2 classes in the first year, then 1 class every other semester. So I suppose it would be: spring/summer 'xx: 6 credits, 24 remaining, spring 'xx + 1: 9 credits, fall 'xx +1 : 12 credits etc.

[1] - per https://www.reddit.com/r/OMSCS/wiki/index

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Re:Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It? by arpieb on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @11:10AM (#15018930)
As I recall, you have to complete (2) "foundational" courses (there is a list on the main OMSCS website) within the first 12 months with a grade of B or better. After that, you need to graduate within 36 months after you started.
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Re:Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It? by learc83 on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @11:23AM (#15019057)
You definitley don't need to graduate within 36 months after you started.

You have up to 6 years to complete it.

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Re:Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It? by arpieb on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @11:50AM (#15019313)
"How long does it take to complete and receive a degree?

We anticipate the typical time for students to complete the OMS CS will be about three years, though we will allow for longer enrollments—up to six years—for those students who need greater flexibility."

http://www.omscs.gatech.edu/prospective-students/faq

I had read somewhere (can't find it at the moment, maybe the limit has been removed?) that you had to wrap it up within three years or apply for an extension - which is "we will allow" sounds like above.

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Re:Ask HN: Is Georgia Tech's Online Master in CS Worth It? by learc83 on Wednesday August 16, 2017 @11:18AM (#15028131)
No, no extension needed. It's always been 6 years.
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