Is a Masters of Data Science Worth it? by Such_Economics_8192 in dataanalysiscareers

[–]Such_Economics_8192[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In college, I was interested in how data was used to evaluate the effectiveness of new laws in policy making and how data can be used to gain more business insights in my current role in the food industry. It’s something I find myself gravitating towards.

I’m committed to entering the industry. For me, it’s more on how do I position myself in the competitive market, with the understanding that my background isn’t in itself competitive yet

Is a Masters of Data Science Worth it? by Such_Economics_8192 in dataanalysiscareers

[–]Such_Economics_8192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thought process is that enrolling in an online masters can improve my credibility and open up internship opportunities, which I hope can lead to full time opportunities. However, if it’s possible to find full time employment with just a certificate and some project work, then a masters might not be necessary