Break Into Tech: UC San Diego
Did you know that the average tech occupation salary is nearly double the average national salary?
Date and time
Location
UC San Diego Student Center
9460 Russell Lane San Diego, CA 92093About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Your future in tech starts here — join us for an upcoming event
Break Into Tech: No experience required
You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. All you need is curiosity — and opportunity. Join other curious students and professionals with no tech background to learn about flexible pathways to a master’s degree in computer science, data science, and cybersecurity, online and in person.
Find your pathway into tech
Attend a Break Into Tech event to:
- Get insights into the latest challenges in computer science, data science, or cybersecurity —and how you might solve them.
- Discover how your unique background can lead to a future in tech with Align Master’s programs.
- Discover the different pathways you can take to build a successful career in tech.
Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.
Break Into Tech is for everyone
- 150+ different disciplines
- Students of Align master’s programs come from all backgrounds
About the Align Master of Science
Align is a 2.5-year program in computer science, data science, or cybersecurity that provides a flexible pathway to a master’s degree for motivated students and professionals holding a bachelor’s in any discipline.
Your experience matters — help shape the future of tech
After my undergraduate studies, I worked as a corporate finance analyst in a two-year rotational program at a bulge bracket investment bank. I gained business management and financial analysis skills. I did not enjoy working with the legacy database systems at this bank. This frustration was one of my introductions to tech. … I am getting a graduate degree in computer science to understand the technicalities of building software applications and become a well-rounded product manager. Luckily, I found the Align CS program to help with the transition, especially since I had little programming experience. … I see an entrepreneurial future in merging my love for music, sports, and personal finance with some tech solutions. I look forward to growing as a computer scientist and working on cool projects
—Princewill, Align MSCS ’25 BS Economics
Questions? Please email Khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu