The author is correct: you do NOT need a (masters) computer science degree to advance your career. I've worked with plenty of stellar principal software engineers — some with Phd degrees in CS, some with no formal education, most in between.
And while I am a life long learner and continue to self-teach myself a range of topics that pique my interest, Georgia Tech's OMSCS masters in CS was such a pleasant experience, a rigorous one at that.
I'm guessing the OP is bashing OMSCS based on Reddit comments from people who tried a course, found it difficult (because, hello, it's actual graduate school at a real university), gave up, and are now spreading negativity on the internets about something they only gave a half-assed try.
Sure, there are negatives of learning at-scale. Grades are going to be exam-driven (noisier) because papers/independent projects don't scale as easily, which means there's a chance that you do everything right and get a B. Sure, some of the videos are a couple years out of date. Overall, though, I've taken two GT OMSCS courses and so far the quality has been very high... and the professors, in my experience, are also constantly trying to make the experience better and more flexible.
Great to hear. Which two courses have you taken so far and have you decided on your specialization? I had specialized in computing systems and the courses — especially compilers — was top notch.
Really excited about Compilers. I've heard it's very good. Haven't decided on a specialization yet; I'm still in that phase where everything looks interesting. TBH, there are ~20 courses that appeal to me, although if I still feel like I want to press on after 10, I'll probably look into pursuing a PhD.
And while I am a life long learner and continue to self-teach myself a range of topics that pique my interest, Georgia Tech's OMSCS masters in CS was such a pleasant experience, a rigorous one at that.
Hard to beat the sticker price < 10k too.