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  and very likely an online degree would not be recognized

The actual degree that will be granted for this particular program is simply "MS in Computer Science" from Georgia Tech. So it is not going to differentiated from the on-campus degree.

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That's good to know, but it might still not be accepted. While an Ivy-league education is sure to earn recognition, many second- or third-tier American institutions might fall short.

In terms of Computer Science, Georgia Tech is ranked #10 (by US News & World Report [1]). I'd say that's a first tier institution.

[1] http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-gradu...

I won't call Georgia Tech second tier.

I have learned in this thread that it isn't, but the parent has a good point: in the European country that I live in the name is not recognized at all. Potential employers will not know the value of the education and might assume it is just a degree farm.

Yeah, but what happens when a job interviewer asks you about his favorite pizza place at Georgia Tech and you have to admit you have never been there :-(

Indeed. Giving a blank/puzzled reaction to a reference to "The Varsity" will raise lots of red flags.

Tell the interviewer that the program is a remote learning program. What's wrong with that?

Georgia Tech student here. Can confirm how good that pizza place is.

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