Does a master's degree have much bearing on law school admissions?
I have an undergrad in Econ with 2.9 (3.55 in-major) and a Masters in Managment Information Systems with a 3.1GPA. I worked full time through both degrees, and have a ton of solid corporate and government experience for my age (25). I'm looking at some Tier 3 law schools like WVU, Akron, Syracuse, etc. Pretty much all of the average GPAs and 25%ile GPAs are higher than mine. Kinda worried b/c this is what I really want to do.
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Yes, my son-in-law is in his 2nd year of law school and it was much easier in getting admitted with his Master's Degree. Good luck to you! You can do it!!! Stick with it!!!!!
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HAve you taken the LSATs? Your Master's is very helpful and looks good on your transcripts. Just get a study guide for the LSAT and then take the entrance exam. Talk with a counselor at the college and ask them, that is why they are there. Good Luck!
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what do you mean tons of experience? 25 years??? The most that you can get a solid 4 years experience... which is nothing... well seeing your GPA, I would be worried... First screening - GPA... You should at least have a 3.3 GPA 3.1 GPA for master course/degree is just like close to failing...
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You'll get in to WVU. ;-) (I did my undergrad there, wish I could afford law school.)
Monday, August 22, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Masters degree (Management information systems) with database concentration
Masters degree (Management information systems) with database concentration?
Hi, I have a bachelors degree in business degree but want to get Ms degree in MIS with database concentration. I am an international student and am looking for school in New York or New Jersey area. The cost should not be higher then $6000 per semester for 12 credits at the college that will be of interest. Other important factor to consider is accreditation of the college.Also, are international students allowed to enroll in online classes ? I know one college in NY,TOURO COLLEGE, that has pretty good MIS degree, but I dont think this college degree would even get me an interview after graduation. I know some colleges entirely offer degrees through online classes.Hope to hear from you guys. PS.I know most colleges have outdated,old curriculum for computer science or Mis degrees. Thanks
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Well, what you pay is what you get (+ or -).. So don't expect a lot when you've limited budget and quite sctrict spec. MIS of for that matter any graduate course, doesnt focus on one subject matter but a 'general' study. if you want database concentration the best would be to go for industry certification (e.g. Oracle DBA etc)
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If I understand you correctly, you need to maintain your F-1 status as well as getting a Masters. You won't get F-1 status for on line study obviously so I wonder if I have this wrong. Cheap schools in the NY/NJ area that have reasonable Masters programmes in this area are NYIT, Rutgers and CUNY. City College has just launched a new MIS course (registration open till the end of May) with a good database component but unfortunately the classes are in the evenings so it is not F-1 eligible. You might want to see if there is a work around as it is in your price range.
Hi, I have a bachelors degree in business degree but want to get Ms degree in MIS with database concentration. I am an international student and am looking for school in New York or New Jersey area. The cost should not be higher then $6000 per semester for 12 credits at the college that will be of interest. Other important factor to consider is accreditation of the college.Also, are international students allowed to enroll in online classes ? I know one college in NY,TOURO COLLEGE, that has pretty good MIS degree, but I dont think this college degree would even get me an interview after graduation. I know some colleges entirely offer degrees through online classes.Hope to hear from you guys. PS.I know most colleges have outdated,old curriculum for computer science or Mis degrees. Thanks
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, what you pay is what you get (+ or -).. So don't expect a lot when you've limited budget and quite sctrict spec. MIS of for that matter any graduate course, doesnt focus on one subject matter but a 'general' study. if you want database concentration the best would be to go for industry certification (e.g. Oracle DBA etc)
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If I understand you correctly, you need to maintain your F-1 status as well as getting a Masters. You won't get F-1 status for on line study obviously so I wonder if I have this wrong. Cheap schools in the NY/NJ area that have reasonable Masters programmes in this area are NYIT, Rutgers and CUNY. City College has just launched a new MIS course (registration open till the end of May) with a good database component but unfortunately the classes are in the evenings so it is not F-1 eligible. You might want to see if there is a work around as it is in your price range.
Monday, August 8, 2011
What starting jobs are there for someone with Masters in health information systems management and HIPAA
What starting jobs are there for someone with Masters in health information systems management and HIPAA?
I feel like I'm shooting in the dark. I can tel you what I don't want to be doing - coding, clinical point of care, or data entry. I need technical jobs that are management related. New to the field. My degree is like a "nurse's MBA". I have MBA's and nurses among all of my classes. I really need to be in a technical style job as in digitizing health files. managing health systems, or putting medical records online and such. Also when applying for jobs, should I follow the health industry appearance trends, or the IT ones? Do I have to have the appearance of a nurse when I go to interviews just to work IT inside a hospital? my health info expertise is in HIPAA, and its compliance, safeguards, management and software applications. (think medical record systems) Still working on my program, and might take a latin terms class at the local community college to help me out, but I am being pushed by some to do another degree program in HIT (an "associates" this time, and would take up another 2+ yrs before I could get a job) but I really don't think I need all of the 69 expensive credit hours worth of classes to prove I can do it. I hear what you're saying though. I am pretty versed in the terms even though I don't have a class in it. What I don't know yet is ICD-9 but 10 is coming in soon anyway.
Health Care - 2 Answers
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When going for an interview I would recommend you wear standard business attire which would be appropriate for a nurse or IT person, such as a suit. I believe when you apply you need to emphasize your background in the medical field AND as an IT person. I teach medical billing and coding. Now I know you don't want to do that. However, I know that it can be tough to find an IT person who has the medical knowledge to understand what is going on with EMR and managing health systems. I've worked with a number of different software programs for different medical offices as well as billing and coding programs. I have found that many people who design software programs are very nice people and may know about programming computers. However, most of them do not have any kind of medical or billing background and so their products are not user friendly. So in your resume and cover letter emphasize that you know BOTH and I believe that will help you get interviews. And your background in both will ultimately be more important than whether you dress as an IT person or RN. One of the students I just graduated has an IT background. She was an incredible help in the classroom and will be an asset in an office because she was able to figure a way to work around glitches in the program. Some of the programming is not good for reasons I mentioned before. Hope this helps you.
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I'm an RN with a Masters and I work in the IT dept of a medical center. You need to dress like you're working in a business envirinment. Regular business clothes. If you're not doing patient care you don't need scrubs.
I feel like I'm shooting in the dark. I can tel you what I don't want to be doing - coding, clinical point of care, or data entry. I need technical jobs that are management related. New to the field. My degree is like a "nurse's MBA". I have MBA's and nurses among all of my classes. I really need to be in a technical style job as in digitizing health files. managing health systems, or putting medical records online and such. Also when applying for jobs, should I follow the health industry appearance trends, or the IT ones? Do I have to have the appearance of a nurse when I go to interviews just to work IT inside a hospital? my health info expertise is in HIPAA, and its compliance, safeguards, management and software applications. (think medical record systems) Still working on my program, and might take a latin terms class at the local community college to help me out, but I am being pushed by some to do another degree program in HIT (an "associates" this time, and would take up another 2+ yrs before I could get a job) but I really don't think I need all of the 69 expensive credit hours worth of classes to prove I can do it. I hear what you're saying though. I am pretty versed in the terms even though I don't have a class in it. What I don't know yet is ICD-9 but 10 is coming in soon anyway.
Health Care - 2 Answers
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When going for an interview I would recommend you wear standard business attire which would be appropriate for a nurse or IT person, such as a suit. I believe when you apply you need to emphasize your background in the medical field AND as an IT person. I teach medical billing and coding. Now I know you don't want to do that. However, I know that it can be tough to find an IT person who has the medical knowledge to understand what is going on with EMR and managing health systems. I've worked with a number of different software programs for different medical offices as well as billing and coding programs. I have found that many people who design software programs are very nice people and may know about programming computers. However, most of them do not have any kind of medical or billing background and so their products are not user friendly. So in your resume and cover letter emphasize that you know BOTH and I believe that will help you get interviews. And your background in both will ultimately be more important than whether you dress as an IT person or RN. One of the students I just graduated has an IT background. She was an incredible help in the classroom and will be an asset in an office because she was able to figure a way to work around glitches in the program. Some of the programming is not good for reasons I mentioned before. Hope this helps you.
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I'm an RN with a Masters and I work in the IT dept of a medical center. You need to dress like you're working in a business envirinment. Regular business clothes. If you're not doing patient care you don't need scrubs.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Should I get a Masters of Science in Information Systems? It's a 1 year program after college for me
Should I get a Masters of Science in Information Systems? It's a 1 year program after college for me.?
I am a Management and Computer Information Systems major. My school is apparently 1 of 3 in the US that offers a MSIS (Masters of Science in Information Systems). Should I apply? It will put me about $20k in the hole but supposedly I will gain $15k on my annual salary. The ROI sounds worth it, but do I really need this? Also, what kind of job can I expect? I am looking for a Management job, not a computer programming job or anything where I sit in front of a computer. I think the IS background would be very useful, though...perhaps some sort of project management job involving IS. There is something unique about the program that isn't offered very many places...perhaps the 1 year part? Either way, I appreciate any advice.
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The MS IS is offer in more than three places. Around DC there are five schools offering it. I got mine in 2001. It is a good degree and in the right areas can yield significant salary increases. Never become complacent in your career unless you like the unemployment line.
I am a Management and Computer Information Systems major. My school is apparently 1 of 3 in the US that offers a MSIS (Masters of Science in Information Systems). Should I apply? It will put me about $20k in the hole but supposedly I will gain $15k on my annual salary. The ROI sounds worth it, but do I really need this? Also, what kind of job can I expect? I am looking for a Management job, not a computer programming job or anything where I sit in front of a computer. I think the IS background would be very useful, though...perhaps some sort of project management job involving IS. There is something unique about the program that isn't offered very many places...perhaps the 1 year part? Either way, I appreciate any advice.
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The MS IS is offer in more than three places. Around DC there are five schools offering it. I got mine in 2001. It is a good degree and in the right areas can yield significant salary increases. Never become complacent in your career unless you like the unemployment line.
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