Info on ERAU "Master of Software Eng"

[j-3]

I was thinking in going back to school if I get furlough. Anyone have any information on this type of degree.

There is some cost involve and I would like to know if the degree worth something. If it will be too much of a change in my career flying job and if there are any jobs available after I get graduate.

When I get called back I will return with a Master degree and I "believe" I will have better chances to get hired by a Major Airline. If I never get called back I will have a different degree and I will be able to get a job somewhere else.

Any input?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ShawnC]

Can't really comment on the Masters part of it, but I went to Riddle and did the actual CS program (after I found that me and engineering don't agree), and I have to say, though I disagree with their choice of the Java Language (I prefer C++), their CS program is top notch.

From the start they teach Project management, using Watts Humphrey's book, and team based program (at least for my class). Two things that I didn't see at the various State colleges around me.

But I really don't think that it's worth paying Riddles sky high rates, when job wise (unless you are looking at companies with Aerospace sectors) a degree from any other college will be looked upon more highly.

Now about jobs, I am in a computer field, though I wouldn't hire someone without a BS, I would rather get someone with real world experience. The BS shows you are teachable which is what most companies that do development are looking for since technology changes so quick. Myself I learned Java and C++, and am programming for work using C++ .NET, C#, Visual Basic .NET, and T-SQL.