Help on my PhD choice

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Which universities are you applying, let me know. I did my Masters from University at Buffalo, and not doing PhD at the University of Utah.

Already applied:
Indiana University
University of Southern California
University of Maryland, College Park, United States
University of Washington St louis
Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Johns Hopkins University, United States
New York University, United States
University of Washington, United States
University of Minnesota, United States
UNSW

Yet to apply to :
Oxford
Purdue University
Iowa State University
Rochester Institue of Technology.
University of Texas, San Antonio

 

[Skull and Bones]

Already applied:
Indiana University
University of Southern California
University of Maryland, College Park, United States
University of Washington St louis
Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Johns Hopkins University, United States
New York University, United States
University of Washington, United States
University of Minnesota, United States
UNSW

Yet to apply to :
Oxford
Purdue University
Iowa State University
Rochester Institue of Technology.
University of Texas, San Antonio

What is your desired field of study? MS or PhD?

 

[jhungary]

PHD
Even though i aint finish school I got a PHD...
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PhD in Computer Science and Engineering.at University of New South Wales

oh well........

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

What is your desired field of study? MS or PhD?

For now MS

If I can save up funds for PhD, maybe

 

[Blue Marlin]

Hi guys, coming kind of hard, I have recently received two offer for PhD Program from 2 separate university in Australia. and I do not know which one I should take. And I only have less than 14 days to accept one and drop the other, so as a last ditch attempt, I am seeking advice here.

The degree are

PhD in Economics at University of Melbourne.

I was accepted (with offer) on their 4 years degree, using my Master in International Business, they are requiring me to finish a second year in master then bridge to year 1 PhD in coursework, and 2 years of research.

PhD in Computer Science and Engineering.at University of New South Wales

I was offered a Conditional Offer to PhD in CompSci and Eng at UNSW, however, since I do not have research nor postgraduate background in Computer Science or Engineering. I have to finish a 1.5 year of MPhil in Research on Computer Science then gain entry to 4 years PhD Research program.

I am torn about the choice........I was a Bachelor degree holder in International Politics. And a Master by coursework with International Business. However, my interest is not in economics or business field, I literally got tricked to do them....(That is a long story)

I like Economics but I am more interested in Computer Science, I have to give up my study in bachelor level to finish the sponsorship with the ROTC. But the 5.5 years is what killing me I am an old guy, I am 35, turning 36 this year, by the time I finish my PhD I would be already 41, and in the end, depending on the course result, I may not get into the PhD Program anyway.

On the other hand, I have already got an offer in Economics, but I have absolutely no idea what PhD in Economics can do, except publish business article........

Any kind help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Gary

do what you want find is interesting. you find compsci interesting then go for it. also look around, theres tech everywhere. when i did my bsc in software engineering i was offered a job in 2 weeks but i it turned down for an msc in in compsci, now im doing an mphil in something completely different. which will give me no job oppertunity. [i work for myself, i can do that]
personally i will just leave it at that, your 35! and your still studying minus your military activities.
what qualifications do you have right now? you did not specify that.

 

[jhungary]

There is a ton more work out there for computer people than for economics people.
If you get laid off and you do computer work that is widely used you can find a new job relatively quickly...usually in most localities of a country (economics may be tied to financial hubs)

Economics may pay more (but that only applies if you have a job).

If you are working in a field you enjoy the day goes by a lot quicker/easier. You don't want a job where you are glancing at your watch (just like when you were in school) wondering when the day will end.

That's what I think, but then UNSW would ask me to do an extra 3 semester in MPhil first, which is a blow off.

I want to get into research game or if not teaches at a university. currently I am in between job. And I am a lot more interested in doing computer science then economic to be honest.

What will be your area of research if you opt a for PhD in computer science? What are your future goals then? Corporate job? A startup (you don't need a PhD here), Teaching and research or something else?

I have some research work done with business management, and used to work in a private security firm as an analyst, I was told that is going to give me some point for my PhD in Comp Sci if I were to apply (I have a conditional offer now, not a full offer) I would probably go for network security as my field of research as I used to work Military Intelligence.

My goal is to either get into research field or teaches at a university and not be looked down by my wife (Which is very important....)

Aren't they two so diverse subjects?

PhD's are basically meant for teaching, but now a days lots of corporate too are looking for PhD's. PhD in Computer can get you a good job in a good IT company, while PhD in Economics can be valuable in finance sector but may not be that in demand, unless of course you have previous experience in finance. However PhD in Economics are sought after in organizations such as World Bank, World economic forum and IMF.

In short Job prospects are good with PhD in Computer Science than with PhD in Economics if you are looking to enter corporate.

Well, I have applied for quite a few and these are the only one I got a call back....

I have applied PhD in Business administration with CSU also PhD program in ANU school of Politics and International relation, both did not hear back from.

I wanted to get into either academic research or a teaching job in university, probably too late to look for a corporate job tho.

Comp Science at UNSW is gonna be full of Chinese students

lol, then they will probably have one more.....

 

[ito]

Already applied:
Indiana University
University of Southern California
University of Maryland, College Park, United States
University of Washington St louis
Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Johns Hopkins University, United States
New York University, United States
University of Washington, United States
University of Minnesota, United States
UNSW

Yet to apply to :
Oxford
Purdue University
Iowa State University
Rochester Institue of Technology.
University of Texas, San Antonio

All are among top 25 and good. What is your profile?

 

[jhungary]

Run, run matey while you still can. The whole system of PhD is a scam to rip you off your valuable fertile years.

On topic, given your past education, I'll suggest you take the PhD in Economics.

lol, I don't mind paying for it, and thanks for your suggestion

 

[jetray]

while you have score of IT companies and in my opinion there is

Unless you are in high end research with lots of exp with niche skill set it makes no difference. Most of the IT companies will not differentiate between a guy having 5 years or 50 years of exp they just want their work done. Today they will ask for java and tmmrw some thing else. As such ppl climb to management position where social engineering & BS is need of the day. Less companies have technical ppl as heads its more of MBA bean counters who run the show.

Research labs of major IT companies have only 40ppl or 50ppl at the max where you need to have published papers and have a terrible track record. Only few IT companies like MS,Cisco,...etc have good research openings. If not companies then Universities but by 40 you need to have some thing under your belt to compete with your peers.

 

[ito]

That's what I think, but then UNSW would ask me to do an extra 3 semester in MPhil first, which is a blow off.

I want to get into research game or if not teaches at a university. currently I am in between job. And I am a lot more interested in doing computer science then economic to be honest.



I have some research work done with business management, and used to work in a private security firm as an analyst, I was told that is going to give me some point for my PhD in Comp Sci if I were to apply (I have a conditional offer now, not a full offer) I would probably go for network security as my field of research as I used to work Military Intelligence.

My goal is to either get into research field or teaches at a university and not be looked down by my wife (Which is very important....)



Well, I have applied for quite a few and these are the only one I got a call back....

I have applied PhD in Business administration with CSU also PhD program in ANU school of Politics and International relation, both did not hear back from.

I wanted to get into either academic research or a teaching job in university, probably too late to look for a corporate job tho.



lol, then they will probably have one more.....

Best of luck. Let us all know once you made a decision.

 

[jhungary]

Gary,

I would recommend Ph.D. in Computer Science, specifically a research concentration in Network Security
It is one of the areas of research you can purse as per program website:

Research Areas - myCSE

UNSW has a specific research center for this field.

Australian Centre for Cyber Security | UNSW Canberra

And given you military background, the research area of cyber warfare might appeal to you even more

Research Briefing: ADF Cyber War Readiness | Australian Centre for Cyber Security | UNSW Canberra

If possible, contact UNSW program directors and ask them if its feasible to do your postgraduate Masters in cyber security, there 3 very good 1 year programs in this area:



Given your intelligence background, hence with Govt clearances you will be in good demand to serve not only private sector clients but Govt research projects as well.

I forsee large demand for Cybersecurity research in Australia as long as it copies USA and UK cyber security strategies.

PS: I am bit biased towards UNSW and Cyber Security, as I myself have got an admit there to pursue masters in Cyber Sec

Yeah, I like UNSW, they are top school...

But as I said it just way too long and there are no guarantee for me to get in their program even after Mphil. So I am a bit hesitate on it. Had I offered a full ride, that would be completely different.

My goal is to either do research or teaches at local university.

If I were accepted into ompsci, I would probably go for Sytem/Network security or computing application field.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

All are among top 25 and good. What is your profile?

Info sec

 

[amardeep mishra]

Why not a PhD in flight dynamics and Control?

 

[jhungary]

do what you want find is interesting. you find compsci interesting then go for it. also look around, theres tech everywhere. when i did my bsc in software engineering i was offered a job in 2 weeks but i it turned down for an msc in in compsci, now im doing an mphil in something completely different. which will give me no job oppertunity. [i work for myself, i can do that]
personally i will just leave it at that, your 35! and your still studying minus your military activities.
what qualifications do you have right now? you did not specify that.

lol, I don't work at this moment. I am still eating my pension from the military and my disability check so I don't literally have to work ever again. And being disabled, I have plenty of time on my hand.

I received my Bachelor of Science in International politic in 2000s and then spend a few year in the military. I got out and work for some intel firm as an analyst and then finally finished my Master in International Business in 2014. And now...

I have applied to teach at Swedish NCO school but was rejected last year. Therefore I want to try something new

 

[ito]

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I guess you have limited who can access your profile.

I too am an MS aspirant. Applied for some US schools. Until now, got two admits and one wait list