Can I get a Masters in Information Systems Management?
I am trying to transfer into this program, and they are considering my request, but I am en economics undergrad major and so I worry whether I will be able to handle the coursework. I have looked at the curriculum, and the courses seem to be mostly learning about databasing, some object-based programming, and learning to use Oracle... It's all challenging, but it's not rocket science... So, do you think I can handle it? My real question is... If I'm learning how to use Oracle, and this is a TOP Master's program in this field, then what exactly are undergraduate informations systems majors learning? I mean... it almost seems like, looking at the coursework, that I CAN handle the Masters... But I am wondering why that is so. How is it that I have only taken one programming course, and feel I can handle this Masters? Is a Masters in Information Systems Management more of a business/technology fusion, but NOT really a super technical major? *Any* input on this would help, because I need to make my decision. Thank you!
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A degree in MIS is more of a merging of the business and the technical. Many MIS graduates go on to become Data Analysts. An MIS major is usually not the Database Administrator responsible for the technical administration of a system - you want a Computer Science graduate for that. An MIS major is more often the "Super-User" embedded in the business unit. They set data standards for their area, make sure that the system is configured properly for the needs of the business unit, etc. They should be able to write complex reports using Crystal/SQL, etc., but not typically anything more "hardcore" than that. So, it is a technical degree, but not technical enough that you'd find yourself qualified to work in an IT shop as a developer, engineer, or dba. And, yes, if you are a UG Economics major (economics would seem to indicate that you are decent at math?) who is technically-minded, you should be able to handle it. Good luck!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
university in canada for master in information system
university in canada for master in information system?
I have completed bachelor in computer application from bangalore india and want to do MIS in canada.my course is of 3 yeras during bachelor so that i want to know am i able to join master degree directly or not ? and please let me know all the things that i should know. thank you
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Computer Science and Software Engineering The following graduate programs are offered: Graduate Diploma in computer Science: 32 credits of course work. (M.Ap.Comp.Sc.): 45 credits of course work. M.Eng (Software Engineering): 45 credits of course work. M.A.Sc (M.Comp.Sc.): 16 credits of course work plus 29-credits of research thesis. M.A.Sc (Software Engineering): 16 credits of course work plus 29-credits of research thesis. Ph.D. in Computer Science get more information
I have completed bachelor in computer application from bangalore india and want to do MIS in canada.my course is of 3 yeras during bachelor so that i want to know am i able to join master degree directly or not ? and please let me know all the things that i should know. thank you
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Computer Science and Software Engineering The following graduate programs are offered: Graduate Diploma in computer Science: 32 credits of course work. (M.Ap.Comp.Sc.): 45 credits of course work. M.Eng (Software Engineering): 45 credits of course work. M.A.Sc (M.Comp.Sc.): 16 credits of course work plus 29-credits of research thesis. M.A.Sc (Software Engineering): 16 credits of course work plus 29-credits of research thesis. Ph.D. in Computer Science get more information
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
What is more profitable and a better choice overall? A MBA or a Master of Science in Information Systems
What is more profitable and a better choice overall? A MBA or a Master of Science in Information Systems ?
I was a Psychology major and obviously, the job market has proven to be extremely challenging and not very profitable after my undergraduate studies. I plan to go to Business School sometime in the future, but I would want to go to an accredited and reputable top business program. Nevertheless, I have also chosen right now to continue to a Master's program in order to have a better GPA than my undergrad as well as earn work experience. The university at which I am doing this has an MBA program but is not a top ranked at all. Should I do my Master's in Information Systems for right now and then later give it a shot for an MBA when I can have a chance to a top school or just go ahead and do the MBA at this "ok" university?
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An MBA from a ranked school will do more for you than an MS in information systems. However, the MS will do more for you than an MBA from a school that does not have a ranked MBA program. In my opinion, an MBA from a school that is not ranked does little more for you than a BS in business.
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Computers and electronics are growing by leaps and bounds. Go with the Information Systems for now and you can work on the MBA at nights or online.
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All told, the MBA will net you an exact total of $129,874.67 more than the MS in IT. Kidding. Don't just go to school for whatever you think will net you more dollars. Do you really want to go into business or are you interested in IT. Make your decision based on that. Also, the argument that only the top 10-25 ranked business programs being 'worth going to'. That would mean that all of the rest of the B-school programs in the US, of which most schools which have a graduate program have one, are a waste of time. So hundreds of thousands of graduates of MBA programs have all completely wasted their time and money? A top ranked MBA may help you get a job with an elitist high paying firm, but an MBA itself is an educational degree just like everything else. Don't buy into all of the Ivy or bust hype...
I was a Psychology major and obviously, the job market has proven to be extremely challenging and not very profitable after my undergraduate studies. I plan to go to Business School sometime in the future, but I would want to go to an accredited and reputable top business program. Nevertheless, I have also chosen right now to continue to a Master's program in order to have a better GPA than my undergrad as well as earn work experience. The university at which I am doing this has an MBA program but is not a top ranked at all. Should I do my Master's in Information Systems for right now and then later give it a shot for an MBA when I can have a chance to a top school or just go ahead and do the MBA at this "ok" university?
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An MBA from a ranked school will do more for you than an MS in information systems. However, the MS will do more for you than an MBA from a school that does not have a ranked MBA program. In my opinion, an MBA from a school that is not ranked does little more for you than a BS in business.
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Computers and electronics are growing by leaps and bounds. Go with the Information Systems for now and you can work on the MBA at nights or online.
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All told, the MBA will net you an exact total of $129,874.67 more than the MS in IT. Kidding. Don't just go to school for whatever you think will net you more dollars. Do you really want to go into business or are you interested in IT. Make your decision based on that. Also, the argument that only the top 10-25 ranked business programs being 'worth going to'. That would mean that all of the rest of the B-school programs in the US, of which most schools which have a graduate program have one, are a waste of time. So hundreds of thousands of graduates of MBA programs have all completely wasted their time and money? A top ranked MBA may help you get a job with an elitist high paying firm, but an MBA itself is an educational degree just like everything else. Don't buy into all of the Ivy or bust hype...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Is it worth doing a Masters in Information Systems Management degree from Keller Graduate School of Management
Is it worth doing a Masters in Information Systems Management degree from Keller Graduate School of Management
i want to enroll for a Masters in information Systems course at Keller graduate school of Management but i dunno how credible it is. i have heard a lot of bad things about devry university as such but i plan to take an on campus course and not an online course so can anybody please tell me if my decision will land me in a good job once i finish or should i look for other options.
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Real world experience is MUCH more important than an MIS MBA. I've been in tech for about 7 years and have been up to director level in my career path...I have an MIS B.S. but no MBA. It really depends on what you want to do with it. I work as an IT Analyst (Systems and Business) but have no desire to work as a large scale project manager or consultant to them...I like my 40 hour weeks! If you DO want to get into a high profile, high stress, suit and tie kind of IT job...go for the MBA. It'll pay for itself in a year or two. But buy stock in your favorite antacid company. :) Good luck!
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Depends on where you plan to work. In Silicon Valley you demonstrate your technical prowess on the job and you'll advance. Noone talks about masters degree in IS around these parts. The trick is getting in the door. Seems like most get in with a specific skill - like programming, data communications (Cisco CCIE) or MSCE or just come in with skills in Unix learned by late nights of practice.
i want to enroll for a Masters in information Systems course at Keller graduate school of Management but i dunno how credible it is. i have heard a lot of bad things about devry university as such but i plan to take an on campus course and not an online course so can anybody please tell me if my decision will land me in a good job once i finish or should i look for other options.
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Real world experience is MUCH more important than an MIS MBA. I've been in tech for about 7 years and have been up to director level in my career path...I have an MIS B.S. but no MBA. It really depends on what you want to do with it. I work as an IT Analyst (Systems and Business) but have no desire to work as a large scale project manager or consultant to them...I like my 40 hour weeks! If you DO want to get into a high profile, high stress, suit and tie kind of IT job...go for the MBA. It'll pay for itself in a year or two. But buy stock in your favorite antacid company. :) Good luck!
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Depends on where you plan to work. In Silicon Valley you demonstrate your technical prowess on the job and you'll advance. Noone talks about masters degree in IS around these parts. The trick is getting in the door. Seems like most get in with a specific skill - like programming, data communications (Cisco CCIE) or MSCE or just come in with skills in Unix learned by late nights of practice.
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