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Re: "online Universities"
From: Brian Thompson <briant97 () roadrunner com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:18:40 -0500
I don't know if you can go to an american university but Western Governors University is a good option if you would like to use your real world experience. Most of the classes allow you to substitute your certifications for the class.
Talisker wrote:
Hi Flosse, I know of many including myself who are in the same position. Many universities will count your real world experience as equivalent to a degree. However, most employers don't feel the same way. My answer to this was to bypass the degree and go straight for an MSc. The time commitment varies from full time to part time and the part time varies from a day or two per week to a five day saturation followed by self study.I have details on all the UK based Information Security MSc's here, http://securitywizardry.com/postgrad.htm we are currently working on degreesas well. I doubt there would be room to make this global though it may be worthy of investigating those that are in English (selfish I know) Best Regards Andy Cuff Chief Technology Officer Computer Network Defence Ltd http://www.securitywizardry.com 07010 709014-----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Florian Rommel Sent: 03 November 2006 22:06 To: security-basics Subject: "online Universities" ok so I don't have a degree from a University, I am one of those that dropped out and got certifications instead and real world experience. This was a good move at the time as I made very good money and i actually still do BUT I would like to get a University degree within the IS domain. There are plenty of Universities advertising online studying etc. but since I live in northern europe usually a no-no to enroll. Plus tuition costs are free here for "real university" but time is a problem to go during the day or even at night, self study at a reasonable price would be best. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? Or is it even wroth it? Just to list the "certs" so you can see that i am not just doing the "normal" ones :) MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA,LCP,CISSP,SCSP(x4),SCTA(x4), and just about to come: GIAC:GCUX I mean yes, compared to my real world experience they don't mean squat but every employer I have been with so far wanted me to get one of these. Anyway , any thoughts are really appreciated, as I sometimes feel like some people "respect" your opinion more with a degree, even though I can hold my own with very seasoned professionals and this can just be in my head too... cheers already //Flosse http://blog.2blocksaway.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINEThe NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life.http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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