How large of raise should I get for completing my Master's degree?
The master's degree is in Information Systems, the job is a non-management position.
Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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i know it would make it easier to get a job with a master degree. as for the raise it depend on the company that you work for. if it a major corporation than expect a big raise but if it one of those small private own company, than i guess it not much of a difference. hey the more education you have the better you off. I'm for higher learning...
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That is a little difficult to say. Personally, I think one's pay should depend on their contribution to the organization. Is your Master's degree going to add to your benefits to the organization? If not then no additional compensation would be called for. If in the future you however become more of an asset, then at that time you certainly should receive greater compensation. Please, I do not mean any offence by this statement that i am about to make. I had a programmer on my team who graduated with a BS in information technology, that did not possess 1/100 of the abilities of another on my team that did not have a college degree. Which do you think should have received the higher compensation?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Is two bachelors degree better than one master degree
Is two bachelors degree better than one master degree?
I'm thinking about double majoring in information system & operation management and marketing. Is it a good idea to have a bachelor for each of my major or should I focus on one major and get a master degree? For the master it would be information system and operation management. But the thing is for me to get the second bachelor I would only need to take 6 additional classes. So what's the best option for me career wise? I'm thinking about law school too.
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Masters still will be higher.
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hi I prefer 2 Phd really
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It's really up to you. Talk to advisors in your department(s) and see what they advise for your circumstances, given their knowledge of the two programs at your university. It's difficult to say whether a double major or a master's is quantifiably "better." They're different sets of degrees. Technically the masters degree is more advanced but it may not be the best path for you if you want to go to law school. That's why I suggest talking with one of your departmental advisors who is paid by your university to give advice on these subjects. People out on yahoo can really only tell you so much (and who knows their authority to dispense advice!). It's your life, it's important - I'd go to an expert!
I'm thinking about double majoring in information system & operation management and marketing. Is it a good idea to have a bachelor for each of my major or should I focus on one major and get a master degree? For the master it would be information system and operation management. But the thing is for me to get the second bachelor I would only need to take 6 additional classes. So what's the best option for me career wise? I'm thinking about law school too.
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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adas
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Masters still will be higher.
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hi I prefer 2 Phd really
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It's really up to you. Talk to advisors in your department(s) and see what they advise for your circumstances, given their knowledge of the two programs at your university. It's difficult to say whether a double major or a master's is quantifiably "better." They're different sets of degrees. Technically the masters degree is more advanced but it may not be the best path for you if you want to go to law school. That's why I suggest talking with one of your departmental advisors who is paid by your university to give advice on these subjects. People out on yahoo can really only tell you so much (and who knows their authority to dispense advice!). It's your life, it's important - I'd go to an expert!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
I want to get my master's degree in IT at an online school? What school and/or program, do you suggest
I want to get my master's degree in IT at an online school? What school and/or program, do you suggest?
Hi...I have a B.A. in Psychology that I attained from Oral Roberts University in 2003. I have been working in the field of social services for the last 6 years. I do not want to further my education in anything related to social services (i.e. counseling, therapist, etc). I would like to pursue a Master's in something under the umbrella of IT. I also am looking to go online for school as I work full time and I just don't want to have to go to a traditional school if I don't have to. I have done a semester online at ITT Tech a couple of years ago and enjoyed the online experience. I was working on an Associate's in Computer Forensics. I actually am highly fascinated with this field so I would like to pursue it at the graduate level. In the master's arena, it is not usually called Computer Forensics however. I also am interested in learning how to program different applications on the computer. What program would encompass computer security AND computer programming (software engineering)? I have been debating between a few online colleges: (1)Kaplan (which has a Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Security and Assurance). (2)University of Phoenix has a Master of Information Systems. This one is kind of broad but does have courses in information security and computer programming. (3) Virginia College has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. This one is very specific and no computer programming courses. (4) Keller Graduate School of Management has a Master of Information Systems Management with a concentration in Information Security. Lastly, (5) AIU has a Master of Information Technology with a concentration in Internet security. Now, these are just the colleges that I have researched and I have spoken with the academic advisors and am considering attending (I've actually researched a few more but for whatever reason, I eliminated them). Out of the 5 online schools that I mentioned, are there any that you would personally not consider and why?? I have heard good stories and I have heard horror stories. All 5 of the schools I mentioned are accredited. Can you offer any other colleges or programs for that matter that may be a better fit that I can look into based off of the information that I have given you about myself?? I know I've written a lot of information. I just feel like the academic advisors at these specific schools are biased and I would love an unbiased point of view Also, let me add this one last thing as a sidenote, I used to work with therapists as the case worker for sexually abused children. Our agency worked alongside the police department, sheriff's department, district attorney's office, etc., etc. This is when I really became involved in computer forensics, because I would love to know how to go into a suspect's computer and recover lost data that they think they erased (i.e. a pedophile with child pornography) and that is what the degree should provide for me. And as I said earlier, I would also like to know how to actually program applications or software on the computer that can be used in that field or even in other unrelated fields. Please help...I am trying to make a decision by the end of the year with hopes of starting school in early 2010. I know I've said a lot and have written a book but this is actually the narrowed down version since I first started this process.... Thank you for your input..."
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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All of the schools you mention are worthless. Their degrees are worthless. You will be laughed-at if you try to get a job with one of these degrees. It's hard to advise you. You clearly are romantically involved with this bogus concept of "cyber IT" and you're not going to be talked out of it. If you were to do it right, you would get a flexible Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Technology.
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Here is what I am concerned about that I am sure will make it difficult for you to find a job. Your undergraduate degree is not related to the IT career field. If you did attend an online graduate program, you will have practicaly no hands-on experience with computers and networks, except for maybe your own personal computer at home. When you are competing for jobs with others who have IT graduate degrees from schools that required attendance and have the practical hands-on experience with different types of computers and networks, guess who will get hired first? When I was studying Information Systems and Computer Programming, about half of the time I spent at school was in the computer labs getting very important hands-on experience with different types of equipment. Being familiar with equipment that is being used by businesses will help you get hired much quicker. Even when I was studying engineering, my labs allowed me to become familiar with and use expensive equipment that I would never have access to by studying online. When I obtained my second college degree, I did it attending school part-time while working full-time. You can do this also. You expressed an interest in computer forensics. Why not study to get certified as a CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)? http://www.ucertify.com/certifications/EC-Council/chfi.html
Hi...I have a B.A. in Psychology that I attained from Oral Roberts University in 2003. I have been working in the field of social services for the last 6 years. I do not want to further my education in anything related to social services (i.e. counseling, therapist, etc). I would like to pursue a Master's in something under the umbrella of IT. I also am looking to go online for school as I work full time and I just don't want to have to go to a traditional school if I don't have to. I have done a semester online at ITT Tech a couple of years ago and enjoyed the online experience. I was working on an Associate's in Computer Forensics. I actually am highly fascinated with this field so I would like to pursue it at the graduate level. In the master's arena, it is not usually called Computer Forensics however. I also am interested in learning how to program different applications on the computer. What program would encompass computer security AND computer programming (software engineering)? I have been debating between a few online colleges: (1)Kaplan (which has a Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Security and Assurance). (2)University of Phoenix has a Master of Information Systems. This one is kind of broad but does have courses in information security and computer programming. (3) Virginia College has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. This one is very specific and no computer programming courses. (4) Keller Graduate School of Management has a Master of Information Systems Management with a concentration in Information Security. Lastly, (5) AIU has a Master of Information Technology with a concentration in Internet security. Now, these are just the colleges that I have researched and I have spoken with the academic advisors and am considering attending (I've actually researched a few more but for whatever reason, I eliminated them). Out of the 5 online schools that I mentioned, are there any that you would personally not consider and why?? I have heard good stories and I have heard horror stories. All 5 of the schools I mentioned are accredited. Can you offer any other colleges or programs for that matter that may be a better fit that I can look into based off of the information that I have given you about myself?? I know I've written a lot of information. I just feel like the academic advisors at these specific schools are biased and I would love an unbiased point of view Also, let me add this one last thing as a sidenote, I used to work with therapists as the case worker for sexually abused children. Our agency worked alongside the police department, sheriff's department, district attorney's office, etc., etc. This is when I really became involved in computer forensics, because I would love to know how to go into a suspect's computer and recover lost data that they think they erased (i.e. a pedophile with child pornography) and that is what the degree should provide for me. And as I said earlier, I would also like to know how to actually program applications or software on the computer that can be used in that field or even in other unrelated fields. Please help...I am trying to make a decision by the end of the year with hopes of starting school in early 2010. I know I've said a lot and have written a book but this is actually the narrowed down version since I first started this process.... Thank you for your input..."
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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All of the schools you mention are worthless. Their degrees are worthless. You will be laughed-at if you try to get a job with one of these degrees. It's hard to advise you. You clearly are romantically involved with this bogus concept of "cyber IT" and you're not going to be talked out of it. If you were to do it right, you would get a flexible Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Technology.
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Here is what I am concerned about that I am sure will make it difficult for you to find a job. Your undergraduate degree is not related to the IT career field. If you did attend an online graduate program, you will have practicaly no hands-on experience with computers and networks, except for maybe your own personal computer at home. When you are competing for jobs with others who have IT graduate degrees from schools that required attendance and have the practical hands-on experience with different types of computers and networks, guess who will get hired first? When I was studying Information Systems and Computer Programming, about half of the time I spent at school was in the computer labs getting very important hands-on experience with different types of equipment. Being familiar with equipment that is being used by businesses will help you get hired much quicker. Even when I was studying engineering, my labs allowed me to become familiar with and use expensive equipment that I would never have access to by studying online. When I obtained my second college degree, I did it attending school part-time while working full-time. You can do this also. You expressed an interest in computer forensics. Why not study to get certified as a CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)? http://www.ucertify.com/certifications/EC-Council/chfi.html
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Management Information System or Masters in Engineering Management
Management Information System or Masters in Engineering Management?
Am in my final year of computer engineering. i know that programming is not my field of interest. i want to pursue my masters in something that has management in it as i hold a strong inclination towards it, kindly suggest if mem or mis should i choose? i am comfortable wit database management.
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Go for Management Information System It covers the management side of IT with a strong leaning toward databases & systems administration.
Am in my final year of computer engineering. i know that programming is not my field of interest. i want to pursue my masters in something that has management in it as i hold a strong inclination towards it, kindly suggest if mem or mis should i choose? i am comfortable wit database management.
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Go for Management Information System It covers the management side of IT with a strong leaning toward databases & systems administration.
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