Part time MS with a full time Job and planning for a kid

[NK1]

Hello to all 

   

 I am married, working full time and I am planning to get back to school to do my graduation.It is after a long break (almost 10 yrs now), since I did my under graduation. The main reason behind this motive is to stay competitive in the market and being in MA is another reason. This place has good colleges around.

 

The course I am planning to pick is Masters in Electronics and computer science engineering. Since I did my under graduation in the same field and I also work in the same field as PCB designer.

 

I know that it practically possible to do masters when you are working. But me and my husband have plans to start the family next year which is when I will be starting my course work.

 

So I want to know how hard it would for me and family to manage all three at a same time?   Between I am not in a rush to complete the course within 2 years. I want to take it easy, say like doing 1 course per semester in the initial period and then gaining momentum closer to the end of 5 years. 

 

My wish is to get admitted to online degree in one of the good schools, that way I can avoid the commute time. Also when I enquired few grad schools they mentioned that the course should be completed in 5 yrs and 6 yrs in some.

 

 

Any thoughts / ideas based on your experience please flood in, I need to know what I am actually getting into and be prepared for it.

 

Thanks  in advance

 

 

 

[bsharpe269]

Well I don't have kids but I do my masters full time and also work in research about 30 hours a week. My fiancé works full time and takes a class a semester plus one each summer so 3 classes a year. He does online classes. He stays pretty busy but he isn't in a constant panic or anything.

I think your husband will play a huge role is how manageable this will be. If he is willing to take baby duty when you have big projects or tests then that will make your life much less stressful.