Is MS in CS still relevant in 2025? Spoiler: The short answer is yes but there’s a lot more you should know. Join an eye-opening session with Rushikesh Nikam, an MS in CS grad from University at Buffalo, as he shares what’s happening in the US tech landscape, the real ROI of the degree, and how to smartly plan your Master’s journey post-COVID and in a changing job market.
About The Speaker: Rushikesh Nikam
MS in CS – University at Buffalo, NY
Ex-DevOps & QA Engineer at TIBCO Software
Scored 117/120 in TOEFL, admits from Purdue, NEU, UB
Cracked MS applications without GRE – and you can too
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Is a US Master’s still worth the money and effort in 2025?
✅ Latest trends in the CS job market — DevOps, AI, QA & more
✅ His journey: test prep, remote work, application hacks
✅ How to choose between top admits (Purdue vs NEU vs Buffalo)
✅ Live Q&A — Ask anything about CS, career, or college life
Whether you're still deciding on your MS plans or already holding admits, this session will give you the clarity you need to move forward confidently. Don’t rely on outdated advice — hear it from someone who's lived it, recently.