Value of Masters in AI as mid-career pivot

Hi all. Currently feeling a little lost and would like to seek advice.

I’m a mid-careerist in my early 30s, with background as a B.Eng (Mech) and I’m thinking of getting a coursework M.Comp in AI (self-funded).

Reasons are 50-50… On one hand, I guess I feel a little FOMO where the global economy is heading towards tech while traditional engineering in Singapore is still not as valued as I feel it should be - picking a number from air I feel that 80% of engineering roles are just paper-pushers with little expertise in them.

On the other hand, I do have a little interest in the AI/ML/Statistics field, though admittedly my understanding is rather superficial.

Alternatively, I’m considering also a Masters in CyberSecurity (see reason 1) though my interest there is low, if any at all.

Would like to seek opinions from professionals in the tech industry: what do you think of the value of a Masters in AI for a mid-career field pivot and its career prospects thereafter, considering I have no career background in tech. I have a PMP though I doubt that helps at all.

I’d say I’m a little academically-inclined, so passing the Masters shouldnt be an issue. Provided my enrolment is accepted.

Opportunity cost wise, a year and a half of my pay I guess. I do have savings for the Masters and a year’s expenditure (but that’ll be about 60% of my current funds).

I’d really appreciate your opinions on this. Everyone please feel welcome to express your thoughts even if you’re not in Tech… it’d help a lot. Thanks!!