Can I have a tech career with a business btec?
I'm currently studying business but for university I want to study something that has a connection to cyber security. I keep thinking I'm not good enough, but recently I've seen Google/Coursera has courses with certifications including one for cyber security. Is it possible that those courses could eventually help me with future jobs? And should I be studying a degree that aligns with cyber security?
Any help is appreciated, I'm really sorry if none of this makes sense. I'm very new to cyber security and I just want to know if I have a chance to start my career in that field. Please and thank you for everyone's messages!
Any help is appreciated, I'm really sorry if none of this makes sense. I'm very new to cyber security and I just want to know if I have a chance to start my career in that field. Please and thank you for everyone's messages!
Reply 1
I am not too sure about computer science but I know for finance they do not care, I have an offer for a top russel group to study finance with management and maths, they only care about you getting get high grades or not
Reply 2
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by AnonymousI am not too sure about computer science but I know for finance they do not care, I have an offer for a top russel group to study finance with management and maths, they only care about you getting get high grades or not
Wow, that's so cool!! Are you going to take the offer?
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by ShranyxWow, that's so cool!! Are you going to take the offer?
Yes I have accepted as my firm, BTECs are so advantage as they combine coursework and examination which is more relevant to my course, I do BTEC enterprise/entperrenurship and I have predicted a D*
Reply 4
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I've seen Google/Coursera has courses with certifications including one for cyber security.
These are just ;certificates of completion; - they are not 'qualifications'. Yes, they give you something to talk about in your PS, but they will not fulfil any specific subject requirements set by Universities.
Be aware that many Unis will only accept BTEC qualifications alongside A levels for STEM subjects. Other Unis, especially those that make offers in UCAS points and not 'grades', are more likely to accept a BTEC Extended Diploma on its own. Check the entry requirements on each course page carefully.
These are just ;certificates of completion; - they are not 'qualifications'. Yes, they give you something to talk about in your PS, but they will not fulfil any specific subject requirements set by Universities.
Be aware that many Unis will only accept BTEC qualifications alongside A levels for STEM subjects. Other Unis, especially those that make offers in UCAS points and not 'grades', are more likely to accept a BTEC Extended Diploma on its own. Check the entry requirements on each course page carefully.
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