Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS?

Re:Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS? by hatsubai on Friday October 19, 2018 @12:17PM (#18257757)

I have a degree in Information Technology and get pings from FAANG while currently working in the embedded defense industry. Most people I work with do not have a formal CS degree, either. It's usually more on the engineering side or even straight mathematics. As long as you have (or can acquire) the skills necessary, and can demonstrate this, nobody really cares what degree you have.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS? by calucardx on Friday October 19, 2018 @12:25PM (#18257813)

Wow, that makes me feel more confident. The lacking of a specific credential itself made me feel like I wasn't a good candidate.

I will focus on developing the skills I need to get to my end role and simply execute! Thanks for your perspective.

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Re:Ask HN: Do you need a BS in CS if you have a BS in CIS? by MetalGuru on Saturday October 20, 2018 @05:40PM (#18265649)

Also, the fastest way to get good at software engineering is to get a good job on a good team. It's the most effective way to learn how to actually do it. So don't fall into the trap of not applying for jobs until you feel like you're absolutely prepared. You can always reapply.

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