Getting a local degree after private

[Balancedsan]

So I'm a current student in kaplan studying a double degree in comp science and cyber forensics. (Only recently added comp science a few months ago.).

Im been looking around other degrees, and realise how much my degree fall shorts in important modules compared to private school like sim since its a fast track degree. I know this was poor decision from my end and im really afraid i cant get a job even with the degree. But i try my best to fill the gaps by taking outside certs like CEH and cisco networking or self teaching from udemy etc.

And recently i even stumbled upon NUS btech degree for cyber security which covers things i never went thru before and its meant for working adults to gain knowledge for their field.

I have a local diploma , and some professional certs (by then ) and my private degree which i plan to use them for admission to their btech degree. (Fyi didnt do well for diploma)

But isit advisble to pursue a btech degree even tho i have a private degree in future?. Or should i just work on pursuing all the professional certifications related to cyber security.

I know nus offer specialist courses which i can take instead of the degree. But since the courses are stacakable for a btech degree and everything in their course structure i have not learnt before , i was thinking that i might as well pursue the part time degree since it gives me a better edge since i be learning things ive not learnt before. And still be able to continue working meantime.

Also am i still able to use the moe grant ? Even tho i grad from private.

 

[frrost]

Yes you are eligible for moe grant. Why not you apply when the next application window opens. If by then you would have graduated, get a job and enrol in the degree as a full time working adult.

 

[owchan]

Honestly I would start over with a different private Uni. If possible, go further and obtain certs and look for courses in reputable private unis. Kaplan has bad rep and honestly I don't get why anyone would ever study in their school. I have friends who completed their degree at kaplan, struggle to find a job even in small enterprises. Now they're working as singtel sales rep.

 

[Balancedsan]

I appreciate your feedback. But whats done is done. Paying 30k ontop of whats paid is inpractical at this point. Since its alr a year studying there , b4 i realised my mistake . So i try to work hard by working on network and programming skills on my own. And look for outside prof cert and specialist diploma to fill the gaps of knowledge i lacked and save later on for a proper degree in nus which its worth doing compared to private

 

[patryn33]

Make good of your time now.
If u are into bug bounty program then it helps to beef up resume.

You could take up such to close the gap if you insist of completing your current degree
http://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/SpecialistCertCourses.html

Since this is part time, u could apply and cut your losses. U may not see your $$ but you are saving in time. This is opportunity cost. If NTU program fits try that, don’t put all your eggs in a basket
http://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/btech.html
http://scse.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/Undergraduate/Pages/BEngCSPT.aspx

 

[frrost]

Make good of your time now.
If u are into bug bounty program then it helps to beef up resume.

You could take up such to close the gap if you insist of completing your current degree
http://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/SpecialistCertCourses.html

Since this is part time, u could apply and cut your losses. U may not see your $$ but you are saving in time. This is opportunity cost. If NTU program fits try that, don’t put all your eggs in a basket
http://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/btech.html
http://scse.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/Undergraduate/Pages/BEngCSPT.aspx

Agreed cut your losses if possible unless you can't get admission into local u program, sim uow IT courses are not bad

 

[divasion]

Honestly I would start over with a different private Uni. If possible, go further and obtain certs and look for courses in reputable private unis. Kaplan has bad rep and honestly I don't get why anyone would ever study in their school. I have friends who completed their degree at kaplan, struggle to find a job even in small enterprises. Now they're working as singtel sales rep.

Yea.what i heard is that kaplan or rather murdoch university,EVEN AT THEIR OWN COUNTRY,its not recognised..

 

[haoKRR]

ya TS, just drop out to save your time n $.
may i ask if you have any valid working exp as of now? If not, starting pay will be like 2.5k or so nia?