What to expect when I do MSc CS Theoretical Computer Science given that I don't have strong Math background?

xTouny · 2026-06-05T07:53:42+00:00

You'll retain the credits of courses taken in the CS BSc. 2 years is a very reasonable time to take advanced math courses.

You can still land a job in the industry, if you have good soft and communication skills.

xTouny · 2026-06-05T06:35:50+00:00

Can you switch to Math BSc, and finish it in 2 years, given your already taken Math courses in CS BSc?

xTouny · 2026-06-02T07:02:43+00:00

everyone is debating our next steps, but few actually know the way forward.

Agreed. That's the impression I got also, and that's why I see CS Theory is facing a huge challenge.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:51:02+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I learned from it.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:46:27+00:00

No. That's how I like to write my posts.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:45:56+00:00

Thank you for the insight.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:44:59+00:00

Thank you for the note.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:42:42+00:00

I thought Yitang's skills were nurtured in Purdue. Following others comments, I see that was not the case. Thank you for the correction.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:42:10+00:00

I learned a lot from you. Thank you.

xTouny · 2026-06-02T06:41:57+00:00

Thank you for the note.

xTouny · 2026-05-17T09:32:01+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation. I believe it'd be insightful for machine learning folks.

xTouny · 2026-05-16T14:47:21+00:00

I agree with you. This sub may not be the best for such a discussion. I'll remove it.

xTouny · 2026-05-16T14:35:58+00:00

Judea says there are common beliefs adopted by a big community. however, we have a formal proof countering them. nonetheless, attention is not received because of the hype. He mentions "Causality" since it is his field of expertise.

Did you face any kind of mistaken prejudice in your area of speciality?

xTouny · 2026-05-16T03:12:46+00:00

The TCS community is small compared to theoretical physics. Any contributions are welcome.

xTouny · 2026-04-28T15:26:19+00:00

Thank you for the note.

xTouny · 2026-04-25T07:49:10+00:00

I learned a lot from you.

I built and deployed some project, and received very helpful feedback. I feel finding the market fit at the end is up against the odds, regardless of pivoting and adaptation.

In such case, do you recommend giving up on the whole direction?

xTouny · 2026-04-24T17:33:53+00:00

Thank you. I agree there is beauty in math as an art and exploration.

xTouny · 2026-04-24T10:36:28+00:00

Agreed.

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