Is it Worth It

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Is studying Bsc Applied Mathematics and computer science worth it....I mean is the degree good in terms of the modules and content offered there. I will be starting the degree at 30(age) is that not an hinderance
 
"I will be starting the degree at 30(age) is that not an hindrance?"

My question would be are you 100% certain you want to study this degree?

I ask this because at 30 starting a degree like this yes you are young but time is slightly against you. You cannot get half way and bomb out
 
I 100% sure. This has been my dream degree since FET college where I studied basic of IT/computer science. I Know I want this, in actual fact I am hungry for it. The reason why I am starting so late; life has not been good to me since 2011 (health problems, and some personal problems).
What do you mean when you say time is against me
 
Whether or not it is worth it depends on what you manage to do with it afterwards. 10 years from now you could be a web dev making R600k/y or quant dev making R10m/y overseas (in today’s money).
 
cguy said:
Whether or not it is worth it depends on what you manage to do with it afterwards. 10 years from now you could be a web dev making R600k/y or quant dev making R10m/y overseas (in today’s money).
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What does a quant dev do?
 
No. Too late. You have used about 10 years of your 'approximate' 45 year work life (if you're the retiring at 65 type). That's like almost 25%. You're basically all-in at this point with whatever your current life situation is. No point putting in a solid effort now. :)


Why are you doing this degree though? You didn't mention what you want it for... are you already in the field you're working in? Or do you want to use this as a platform to take your career into a different direction to the one you're currently in?
 
Spacerat said:
What does a quant dev do?
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They generally work on mathematical and statistical code, often in finance. This could be machine learning, options pricing, implementing mathematical algorithms, etc. They generally have expertise in statistics, numerical methods, linear algebra, general maths, etc. They also frequently also have very specialized coding skills like BLAS libraries, writing vectorized code, using CUDA, distributed HPC, performance engineering, etc.
 
cguy said:
They generally work on mathematical and statistical code, often in finance. This could be machine learning, options pricing, implementing mathematical algorithms, etc. They generally have expertise in statistics, numerical methods, linear algebra, general maths, etc. They also frequently also have very specialized coding skills like BLAS libraries, writing vectorized code, using CUDA, distributed HPC, performance engineering, etc.
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Cool tx. My son is doing Data Engineering at Stellies. It's a specialisation of E&E Eng. This could be a track he can follow
 
A lot of successful developers are self-taught. I was taught one language at a quick 1 year college, and then taught myself everything else I know about development. Why not start experimenting with simple software development now, so you can at least start to get an idea of what you like to develop.
All developers, even those with degrees, have to continue to learn as tech evolves. So I would start as soon as possible.

The degree will help you think differently, and you'll have an advantage when tackling complex problems. Some companies won't even look at you if you don't have a degree like that. Some roles require knowledge of complex math, this is where the degree will help you.

Still, you can teach yourself enough to make a comfortable living doing other non-specialised development while you study.
 
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