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As you consider a career transition into the fields of Oceanography and data science, it's essential to evaluate the best approach to your education. Given your existing bachelor's degree, you might wonder whether pursuing a new degree in Oceanography followed by a postgraduate degree in data science, or vice versa, would yield the most advantages. Balancing both disciplines can provide you with a robust skill set, especially in today’s data-driven landscape where ocean health is increasingly monitored through advanced analytics.
I'm transitioning fields and I have a serious question: is it more advantageous to pursue a new bachelor's degree in Oceanography and a postgraduate degree in data science, or the other way around? I already have a bachelor's degree and I was planning to study Oceanography and simultaneously start a postgraduate degree in data science. Do you think this is the best path for someone in their mid-30s? Please, I need some feedback. [link] [comments]
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