Ask HN: Is a Masters in CS/Engineering worth it for a mid-career PM?

I’m a PM & designer in his late 30s who is itching to get into deep tech (BCI, AI, aerospace, medtech, etc). I have no background in engineering and am considering pursuing a masters either in CS or similar.

Has anyone here done this mid-career? Was it worth it?

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Created 10mo | Sep 12, 2024, 11:10:07 PM

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