MBA or MISM????
Carnegie mellon offers a Master in information systems management 1 year full time degree... is it worth doing this degree or taking up an MBA instead i have 3 years + of IT system admin experience... any recommendations...
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My suggestion is not to take up either. If you're not in management it don't really help you in any way. I would rather you take up specialized courses like PMP/CISA/CISSM Regards, Edmund Ng CEO, Founder Infinique Technologies http://www.infiniquetech.com http://www.itjobs.com.sg http://www.unemployment.com.sg http://www.click-flipper.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SG_IT_Jobs http://www.purchaseresume.com ***This is my signature. Not Advertisement or SPAM.***
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The answer would depend on what you want to do in the future. If you want to stay in strictly technical roles, then - as the previous answer suggested - professional certification is the better investment. However, if you intend to move out of technical roles and move into management and business oriented opportunities, then MBA or MISM could help you. If you are inclined to steer away from technical roles and want to stay within IT industry/specialty, then MISM is a better choice and certainly with Carnegie Mellon's good reputation. If you are considering going into other industries, then MBA would be more suitable. Best wishes. (From my own experience as someone who has both MBA and MS in CS)
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
MBA / MISM confused choice
MBA / MISM confused choice?????
Carnegie mellon offers a Master in information systems management 1 year full time degree... is it worth doing this degree or taking up an MBA instead i have 3 years + of IT system admin experience... any recommendations... i am leaning towards an IT career.. i want to go into consulting in the future
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Balance work experience with an education. Too much experience or too much education is not good. Work on you MBA at night or on the weekends while maintaining work experience.
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Are you leaning toward an accounting or financial analysis type of career or toward an IT type of career? Of course one does not need to be exclusive of the other. Especially in a small company environment.
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First, you need to decide whether or not "systems" is the work you want to do. It does not matter if you decide to work for a consulting firm or not. A number of consulting firms have "systems" positions. Second, if you decide that "systems" is the work you want to do then I would encourage you to strongly consider the MIS degree program. However, if you want to survey the landscape of business opportunities outside of "systems" work, then I would highly encourage you to look into MBA programs. Carnegie Mellon is a great place for either program. Finally, if you are really unsure, then investigate both opportunities and see if you can combine the two. Usually, there will be classes that overlap so you might need to study the course offerings to get a sense of the how the programs vary. I would also encourage you to visit both programs, talk to students and learn more about the career counseling services offered for graduates of each program. Good luck! - Al
Carnegie mellon offers a Master in information systems management 1 year full time degree... is it worth doing this degree or taking up an MBA instead i have 3 years + of IT system admin experience... any recommendations... i am leaning towards an IT career.. i want to go into consulting in the future
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Balance work experience with an education. Too much experience or too much education is not good. Work on you MBA at night or on the weekends while maintaining work experience.
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Are you leaning toward an accounting or financial analysis type of career or toward an IT type of career? Of course one does not need to be exclusive of the other. Especially in a small company environment.
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First, you need to decide whether or not "systems" is the work you want to do. It does not matter if you decide to work for a consulting firm or not. A number of consulting firms have "systems" positions. Second, if you decide that "systems" is the work you want to do then I would encourage you to strongly consider the MIS degree program. However, if you want to survey the landscape of business opportunities outside of "systems" work, then I would highly encourage you to look into MBA programs. Carnegie Mellon is a great place for either program. Finally, if you are really unsure, then investigate both opportunities and see if you can combine the two. Usually, there will be classes that overlap so you might need to study the course offerings to get a sense of the how the programs vary. I would also encourage you to visit both programs, talk to students and learn more about the career counseling services offered for graduates of each program. Good luck! - Al
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Would take an internship if u were me
Would take an internship if u were me?
I have my BA in BA -information systems and i have a temp job right now. i don't work very often. I'm also going for my masters in information systems. I'm thinking of going into database once i get my masters (1 more year and i'll have my masters) . I really don't have experience in Database and i'm thinking of taking a internship to get some on my resume for the future. Should i take a Internship now or should i keep applying for job ???
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An internship is excellent experience. Go for it!
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First of all you may not like what I have to say but if you are going to post something on the Internet make sure and use spell check and think about things like making sure your I's are capitalized. Your post does not speak well for you. In answer to your question I would suggest 1. You keep looking for a job.and an internship at the same time. 2. If a job comes up take it. 3. If a job does not come up but an internship does and it is one that will help you advance your career. Take it. Best of luck.
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By all means YES. The professors love you. It goes on your record and leads to many paid opportunities. Take it.
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Why leave the comfort of your own home? Hey listen companies now are becoming some what more picky with whom they want to hire. It's sad because determined smart people like yourself are just trying to make it in this world. I got tired of trying to find a job and after submitting 50 plus applications online I gave up. I started to focus more attention on finding position where I am able to make a income from home and concentrate on my degree. When I stumbled on one site I signed up for the free newsletter for top companies looking for employees from home. I got signed up right away and the rest is now history! http://www.productsupplycenter.com/web253661
I have my BA in BA -information systems and i have a temp job right now. i don't work very often. I'm also going for my masters in information systems. I'm thinking of going into database once i get my masters (1 more year and i'll have my masters) . I really don't have experience in Database and i'm thinking of taking a internship to get some on my resume for the future. Should i take a Internship now or should i keep applying for job ???
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An internship is excellent experience. Go for it!
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First of all you may not like what I have to say but if you are going to post something on the Internet make sure and use spell check and think about things like making sure your I's are capitalized. Your post does not speak well for you. In answer to your question I would suggest 1. You keep looking for a job.and an internship at the same time. 2. If a job comes up take it. 3. If a job does not come up but an internship does and it is one that will help you advance your career. Take it. Best of luck.
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By all means YES. The professors love you. It goes on your record and leads to many paid opportunities. Take it.
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Why leave the comfort of your own home? Hey listen companies now are becoming some what more picky with whom they want to hire. It's sad because determined smart people like yourself are just trying to make it in this world. I got tired of trying to find a job and after submitting 50 plus applications online I gave up. I started to focus more attention on finding position where I am able to make a income from home and concentrate on my degree. When I stumbled on one site I signed up for the free newsletter for top companies looking for employees from home. I got signed up right away and the rest is now history! http://www.productsupplycenter.com/web253661
Monday, October 22, 2012
career In an online University Question
career In an online University Question?
I am having a problem with the career I am trting to get a degree in online University, the problem is which one of these industries have more pay at the beginning or with experience 3-6 year, and have more doors open in the future after graduate. Please need a serious oppinion Game Software Programmer Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Business Systems Analysis Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Information Systems Security Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Networking and Telecommunications Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software Engineering Master of Information Systems
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May be this site can help you http://www.sgpak.com
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Software engineers typically make more than game programmers, and game programming jobs are a lot harder to come by. However, within the game industry at least, online university programs are *not* respected at all. They’re a complete waste of time and money. You’re much better off going to a regular four year college, or starting out at a community college and then transferring to a four year college. No online university program will prepare you to be a game programmer.
I am having a problem with the career I am trting to get a degree in online University, the problem is which one of these industries have more pay at the beginning or with experience 3-6 year, and have more doors open in the future after graduate. Please need a serious oppinion Game Software Programmer Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Business Systems Analysis Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Information Systems Security Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Networking and Telecommunications Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software Engineering Master of Information Systems
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May be this site can help you http://www.sgpak.com
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Software engineers typically make more than game programmers, and game programming jobs are a lot harder to come by. However, within the game industry at least, online university programs are *not* respected at all. They’re a complete waste of time and money. You’re much better off going to a regular four year college, or starting out at a community college and then transferring to a four year college. No online university program will prepare you to be a game programmer.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Has anybody used DeVry's business school's (Keller) career services
Has anybody used DeVry's business school's (Keller) career services?
How is it? Does it actually produce results? I'm looking at obtaining the Masters of Information Systems Management (MISM), and anybody with any input would be appreciated.
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Devry is not AACSB accredited, which is important re: a grad school in management. Certain employers won't hire out of schools that aren't AACSB accredited. Devry is also a for-profit university, rather than a traditional not-for-profit. A lot of employers will not hire out of for-profit unis. Devry also has a crap reputation with employers. The reputation of the place you get your grad degree can make or break your career. It's not necessarily the case that you need to go to MIT, but you *do* need to go someplace reputable. If you have other options, I'd strongly recommend you take them rather than going to Devry. Your local state college would be a better resource for you - more reputable, and less expensive.
How is it? Does it actually produce results? I'm looking at obtaining the Masters of Information Systems Management (MISM), and anybody with any input would be appreciated.
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Devry is not AACSB accredited, which is important re: a grad school in management. Certain employers won't hire out of schools that aren't AACSB accredited. Devry is also a for-profit university, rather than a traditional not-for-profit. A lot of employers will not hire out of for-profit unis. Devry also has a crap reputation with employers. The reputation of the place you get your grad degree can make or break your career. It's not necessarily the case that you need to go to MIT, but you *do* need to go someplace reputable. If you have other options, I'd strongly recommend you take them rather than going to Devry. Your local state college would be a better resource for you - more reputable, and less expensive.
Monday, October 8, 2012
What is better Accounting or Computer Information Systems
What is better Accounting or Computer Information Systems?
I want to get the opinion of everyone on here. I wanted to get a Bachelors degree in Accounting or CIS. I enjoy both of them. I am just concerned with getting a job afterward and making a good amount of money. Maybe like close to 6 figures. If I went for my Accounting I would get my Bachelors and Masters and then sit for the CPA. If I did CIS I would get my Bachelors then Masters. Since I enjoy both of them I figure why not pick the one that will make me money and I will be able to get a job in. Which one do you think would be a good pick and how far could you go with both of them. I thought about double majoring in both of them. I don't know a little help. If you think CIS would that be hard to learn online?
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Having gone through what you are going through I can only recommend that you do both (double major). Why? Do what you love because you only live once, but always have a backup plan. Both will continue to be relevant for many years unless we have some kind of crazy zombie apocalypse or something. Then accounting would be relevant. But seriously, accounting is very unimaginative - you do a lot of bean counting, but it is a necessary skill today. CIS is creative. You get to build things, innovate, and discover. And computer stuff is more and more relevant everyday. Together, both give you more career options than just one. So I say pursue both.
I want to get the opinion of everyone on here. I wanted to get a Bachelors degree in Accounting or CIS. I enjoy both of them. I am just concerned with getting a job afterward and making a good amount of money. Maybe like close to 6 figures. If I went for my Accounting I would get my Bachelors and Masters and then sit for the CPA. If I did CIS I would get my Bachelors then Masters. Since I enjoy both of them I figure why not pick the one that will make me money and I will be able to get a job in. Which one do you think would be a good pick and how far could you go with both of them. I thought about double majoring in both of them. I don't know a little help. If you think CIS would that be hard to learn online?
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Having gone through what you are going through I can only recommend that you do both (double major). Why? Do what you love because you only live once, but always have a backup plan. Both will continue to be relevant for many years unless we have some kind of crazy zombie apocalypse or something. Then accounting would be relevant. But seriously, accounting is very unimaginative - you do a lot of bean counting, but it is a necessary skill today. CIS is creative. You get to build things, innovate, and discover. And computer stuff is more and more relevant everyday. Together, both give you more career options than just one. So I say pursue both.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Which is better Accounting or Computer Information Systems
| Which is better Accounting or Computer Information Systems? I want to get the opinion of everyone on here. I wanted to get a Bachelors degree in Accounting or CIS. I enjoy both of them. I am just concerned with getting a job afterward and making a good amount of money. Maybe like close to 6 figures. If I went for my Accounting I would get my Bachelors and Masters and then sit for the CPA. If I did CIS I would get my Bachelors then Masters. Since I enjoy both of them I figure why not pick the one that will make me money and I will be able to get a job in. Which one do you think would be a good pick and how far could you go with both of them. I thought about double majoring in both of them. I don't know a little help. If you think CIS would that be hard to learn online? Technology - 3 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 At the bachelor level I see AIS as getting you something closer to a normal accounting job, and CIS as getting you a job in various other areas like med tech, management in general, but at the masters level they both qualify you for jobs in general business such as project leader for industries, etc. 2 A CPA is where the big money is, if you're good at your craft. Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer maxed out at $94,000 last year. A CPA can become a comptroller or a chief financial officer which maxed at about $164,000 last year. 3 As I know Computer Information Systems degree and Accounting both are good but the challenging job is IT and the accounting is that where you can earn money with a secure job. IT is also secure job but currently many people are doing the degree course so companies are flooded with the employees where still accountant job are available so you can choose a challenge or choose a job with peace. |
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Who has a better rep, Webster University, University of Phoenix or Keller Graduate School of Management
Who has a better rep, Webster University, University of Phoenix or Keller Graduate School of Management?
I want to get a Graduate degree. I want it to be a MBA with a technical emphases or a Master in Information Systems or Master in I.T. Either way, I don't want to go to a traditional state school for my grad degree. I am a working professional and cant quit my job to attend a grad school, nor do I want to put up with state campus politics and stigmas... Anyways, my educational experience is in Business. I have a Associates in Business Admin at Rust College & a Bachelors in Mgmt and Organizational Development at Bethel College. Also, I live in Memphis, TN and would willing to drive to the Millington Navel base to attend school if needed. Anyways, tell me what you think... I am not doing online work, I want all my training to be face to face.
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The University of Phoenix has a poor reputation. I don't know about the other two, though :)
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webster
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i think alot more people recognize university of pheonix
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Check out the University of Maryland University College. Yes, it is a state university, but they are 100% online and a ton cheaper than all the ones you listed.
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my sister is currently going to the Univ. of Phoenix., and she and i would agree that the Univ. of Phoenix has a higher rep. After Phoenix, i believe it is Webster, then Keller Graduate School of Management.
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For a grad degree in business, you ideally want the program to be AACSB accredited. Many employers will only hire MBAs if they've gone to an AACSB accredited program. Of course, there are also some employers who don't care about that, but there are enough that do care that I feel I must mention it. The AACSB accredited programs in TN are: -Belmont University -East Tennessee State University -The University of Memphis -Middle Tennessee State University -University of Tennessee at Chattanooga -University of Tennessee at Knoxville -University of Tennessee at Martin -Tennessee State University -Tennessee Technological University -Vanderbilt University But that said, an AACSB accredited school may not fit what you need, as you describe it. If that's the case, try to find the best respected MBA program that you can. And of those you listed, that's absolutely the one at Webster University. Many employers have a strong bias against MBAs and other grad degrees from for-profit schools. Both U of P and Keller are for-profit schools. There's a real danger that you'd graduate with a grad degree and not be able to find a job with it, if you went there. You don't need to quit your job to get an MBA or other masters degree. Many schools offer part-time programs that are designed for working professionals such as yourself. In addition, if you can't find something you like local to you, you can go online. As with for-profit unis, though, a lot of employers are biased against online masters degrees. Thus you can combat that by going to a school that has a solid rep for their offline programs. Schools that offer online masters degrees in some or all of the fields you mentioned include Northeastern U, U Maryland, Penn State, UMass Amherst, Boston University, Drexel U, Southern New Hampshire U, UMass Dartmouth, Tiffin U, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University (NY), and others. In fact, if you can find a school that's vaguely in commuting distance of your home - say, within a few hours drive - there's usually no way for an employer to tell you did the degree online.
I want to get a Graduate degree. I want it to be a MBA with a technical emphases or a Master in Information Systems or Master in I.T. Either way, I don't want to go to a traditional state school for my grad degree. I am a working professional and cant quit my job to attend a grad school, nor do I want to put up with state campus politics and stigmas... Anyways, my educational experience is in Business. I have a Associates in Business Admin at Rust College & a Bachelors in Mgmt and Organizational Development at Bethel College. Also, I live in Memphis, TN and would willing to drive to the Millington Navel base to attend school if needed. Anyways, tell me what you think... I am not doing online work, I want all my training to be face to face.
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The University of Phoenix has a poor reputation. I don't know about the other two, though :)
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webster
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i think alot more people recognize university of pheonix
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Check out the University of Maryland University College. Yes, it is a state university, but they are 100% online and a ton cheaper than all the ones you listed.
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my sister is currently going to the Univ. of Phoenix., and she and i would agree that the Univ. of Phoenix has a higher rep. After Phoenix, i believe it is Webster, then Keller Graduate School of Management.
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For a grad degree in business, you ideally want the program to be AACSB accredited. Many employers will only hire MBAs if they've gone to an AACSB accredited program. Of course, there are also some employers who don't care about that, but there are enough that do care that I feel I must mention it. The AACSB accredited programs in TN are: -Belmont University -East Tennessee State University -The University of Memphis -Middle Tennessee State University -University of Tennessee at Chattanooga -University of Tennessee at Knoxville -University of Tennessee at Martin -Tennessee State University -Tennessee Technological University -Vanderbilt University But that said, an AACSB accredited school may not fit what you need, as you describe it. If that's the case, try to find the best respected MBA program that you can. And of those you listed, that's absolutely the one at Webster University. Many employers have a strong bias against MBAs and other grad degrees from for-profit schools. Both U of P and Keller are for-profit schools. There's a real danger that you'd graduate with a grad degree and not be able to find a job with it, if you went there. You don't need to quit your job to get an MBA or other masters degree. Many schools offer part-time programs that are designed for working professionals such as yourself. In addition, if you can't find something you like local to you, you can go online. As with for-profit unis, though, a lot of employers are biased against online masters degrees. Thus you can combat that by going to a school that has a solid rep for their offline programs. Schools that offer online masters degrees in some or all of the fields you mentioned include Northeastern U, U Maryland, Penn State, UMass Amherst, Boston University, Drexel U, Southern New Hampshire U, UMass Dartmouth, Tiffin U, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University (NY), and others. In fact, if you can find a school that's vaguely in commuting distance of your home - say, within a few hours drive - there's usually no way for an employer to tell you did the degree online.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
hi.. pls tell me the difference between a program offered as master of applied science and master of science
hi.. pls tell me the difference between a program offered as master of applied science and master of science.,
hi.. i am lookin for geogrpahic information systems..in few universiites they offer the degree as master of applied sscience(gis) and in few they give it as ms in gis.. do both have the same scope..? r they similar? in which will i get the deep knowledge of the subject?
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hi.. i am lookin for geogrpahic information systems..in few universiites they offer the degree as master of applied sscience(gis) and in few they give it as ms in gis.. do both have the same scope..? r they similar? in which will i get the deep knowledge of the subject?
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Would take an internship if u were me right now
Would take an internship if u were me right now ?
I have my BA in BA -information systems and i have a temp job right now. i don't work very often. I'm also going for my masters in information systems. I'm thinking of going into database once i get my masters (1 more year and i'll have my masters) . I really don't have experience in Database and i'm thinking of taking a internship to get some on my resume for the future. Should i take a Internship now or should i keep applying for job ???
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If I were you I would do both, keep applying but take an internship as well. You can see what's available to you if you do that. *But that's what I'd do if I were you though* Database is a real easy BA btw you'll enjoy it!
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If I were in your position I would probably take the internship. There is nothing better to put on a resume then practical experience.
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An internship is a good filler which gives you the necessary exposure you may need once you start working on full time basis. If you are soon to pursue a masters then an internship in a good organization will only boost your resume. Also with the recession its easier to land a good internship rather than waiting for a job because it is uncertain. You can refer the following article for how internship can benefit you. http://educationtimes.com/educationTimes/getArticleDetail.do?sectionid=11&articleid=2009061820090618124248782c2d4427a&type=B&key=BOX9§ionname=College%20Life good luck.
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collegefinder.imess.net - try their database. It has lots of internships, job openings and scolarships for college students.
I have my BA in BA -information systems and i have a temp job right now. i don't work very often. I'm also going for my masters in information systems. I'm thinking of going into database once i get my masters (1 more year and i'll have my masters) . I really don't have experience in Database and i'm thinking of taking a internship to get some on my resume for the future. Should i take a Internship now or should i keep applying for job ???
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If I were you I would do both, keep applying but take an internship as well. You can see what's available to you if you do that. *But that's what I'd do if I were you though* Database is a real easy BA btw you'll enjoy it!
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If I were in your position I would probably take the internship. There is nothing better to put on a resume then practical experience.
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An internship is a good filler which gives you the necessary exposure you may need once you start working on full time basis. If you are soon to pursue a masters then an internship in a good organization will only boost your resume. Also with the recession its easier to land a good internship rather than waiting for a job because it is uncertain. You can refer the following article for how internship can benefit you. http://educationtimes.com/educationTimes/getArticleDetail.do?sectionid=11&articleid=2009061820090618124248782c2d4427a&type=B&key=BOX9§ionname=College%20Life good luck.
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collegefinder.imess.net - try their database. It has lots of internships, job openings and scolarships for college students.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Computer Information Systems major
Computer Information Systems major?
I'm a sophomore in college and time is closing in for choosing my major...i was thinking of going pre-med before but part of me knows that if im going for pre-med its either for the money or the prestige...so i discovered CIS...i thought it is something thats a bit more interesting to me than medicine...but ive been doing my research and things like outsourcing and unemployment are scaring me away...for one thing...most of the companies require experience...experience i dont have and have no idea how to get...it seems like getting a bachelors or a masters doesnt guarantee you a job (relatively-speaking of course)...so help! CIS grads or undergrads...and o yea...i didnt grow up with computers...meaning all i know is how to use them...and it seems to me most of the people in this field grew up with it and are familiar with a lot of it...my questions are...what are the chances of getting a god job after graduation...if i did telemarketing id kill myself...
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Outsourcing is definitely an issue for any computer related field. But remember that companies still need people on site who can deal with their systems. A lot of the outsourcing has to do with tech support and customer relations rather than on site IT people. If experience becomes and issue when it comes time to find a job, just take something less than you're ideal job and use that to build the experience. In reality though, there is a good chance you will find a job through the school as many companies will come to them to find qualified people.
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I never found anything, but I'm old. I'd tell you a career in IT is a wash at age 29. Job prospects are slim. I read one news account of a prestigious university IT grads only having a 60% hire rate. The very best I have seen are the independents. I like the developers that came up with the SwingX libraries. They offer free goodies for download and a whiz-bang consultation service. They're booked up for the whole of next year! My suggestion would be you will have to be a successful entrepreneur. The only guy I know that has kept his job has to do with the cabeling of a network at a major corporation. They fired him once and the boss went begging for him to come back on. Shame on Bill Gates for claiming he has 3,000 unfilled positions. What he's really saying is he wants cheap insiders that won't branch anything off of his efforts.
I'm a sophomore in college and time is closing in for choosing my major...i was thinking of going pre-med before but part of me knows that if im going for pre-med its either for the money or the prestige...so i discovered CIS...i thought it is something thats a bit more interesting to me than medicine...but ive been doing my research and things like outsourcing and unemployment are scaring me away...for one thing...most of the companies require experience...experience i dont have and have no idea how to get...it seems like getting a bachelors or a masters doesnt guarantee you a job (relatively-speaking of course)...so help! CIS grads or undergrads...and o yea...i didnt grow up with computers...meaning all i know is how to use them...and it seems to me most of the people in this field grew up with it and are familiar with a lot of it...my questions are...what are the chances of getting a god job after graduation...if i did telemarketing id kill myself...
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Outsourcing is definitely an issue for any computer related field. But remember that companies still need people on site who can deal with their systems. A lot of the outsourcing has to do with tech support and customer relations rather than on site IT people. If experience becomes and issue when it comes time to find a job, just take something less than you're ideal job and use that to build the experience. In reality though, there is a good chance you will find a job through the school as many companies will come to them to find qualified people.
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I never found anything, but I'm old. I'd tell you a career in IT is a wash at age 29. Job prospects are slim. I read one news account of a prestigious university IT grads only having a 60% hire rate. The very best I have seen are the independents. I like the developers that came up with the SwingX libraries. They offer free goodies for download and a whiz-bang consultation service. They're booked up for the whole of next year! My suggestion would be you will have to be a successful entrepreneur. The only guy I know that has kept his job has to do with the cabeling of a network at a major corporation. They fired him once and the boss went begging for him to come back on. Shame on Bill Gates for claiming he has 3,000 unfilled positions. What he's really saying is he wants cheap insiders that won't branch anything off of his efforts.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Information Systems Management degree right after B.S. economics
Information Systems Management degree right after B.S. economics?
If it is from a top-3 national program, would an Inf. Sys. management Masters program make any sense, or would no one hire me because my undergraduate degree is in economics? (about 50% of their students do have less than 1 year of full-time work experience)
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Additional qualifications can never hurt you. Plus, trust me, if you're getting a M.S. in anything you'll definitely make up for the lack of a undergraduate background in that field. Just having the M.S. shows that you're equipped to learn what you don't know. As I see it, if I was hiring an economist, a little technical expertise would, if anything, be a plus (maybe you can write your own code for simulations, or you better understand the technology used to help you make decisions) - then again, I don't work in economics, so maybe another poster can validate this. Plus, to top it all off, in case you couldn't get a job in economics, then you have a fallback - computer programming/administration. A developer/administrator with a little business education is always a plus (you are better equipped to make economically smart decisions - better cost/value and/or better futureproofing), and it makes you a stronger candidate should you choose to become management at any point.
If it is from a top-3 national program, would an Inf. Sys. management Masters program make any sense, or would no one hire me because my undergraduate degree is in economics? (about 50% of their students do have less than 1 year of full-time work experience)
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Additional qualifications can never hurt you. Plus, trust me, if you're getting a M.S. in anything you'll definitely make up for the lack of a undergraduate background in that field. Just having the M.S. shows that you're equipped to learn what you don't know. As I see it, if I was hiring an economist, a little technical expertise would, if anything, be a plus (maybe you can write your own code for simulations, or you better understand the technology used to help you make decisions) - then again, I don't work in economics, so maybe another poster can validate this. Plus, to top it all off, in case you couldn't get a job in economics, then you have a fallback - computer programming/administration. A developer/administrator with a little business education is always a plus (you are better equipped to make economically smart decisions - better cost/value and/or better futureproofing), and it makes you a stronger candidate should you choose to become management at any point.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Is it better to pursue a Masters or Science or MBA
Is it better to pursue a Masters or Science or MBA?
I'm about to graduate with a Bachelors in Finance and am looking into the options of a further degree. I was interested in the Masters degree in management information systems because i am really interested in that stuff and would complement my finance degree well. I am also considering an MBA, but I was wondering if anyone had any insight into which is better... I heard that if I pursue an MBA, some of the material will be the same as with my undergrad degree. Also, does a Masters or MBA have more job opportunities and which one can you get a larger salary with? Masters "of" Science
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Business Degree,can be used with so many other Degrees.
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My impression is that with a degree in either of those areas you could get a good job. Looking to the future, I think it would be difficult to say which degree would make you the most money. One thought, either of these degrees might allow you to take courses that touch upon the other one's area. For instance, I'm sure that there are business aspects information systems, and there are information systems aspects to management, finance and quantitative analysis. So with whichever you decide to go with, you could try to emphacize the aspect that most interests you. Once you are out in the job market, there is less emphasis on what degree you have than on what skills you have that produce results.
I'm about to graduate with a Bachelors in Finance and am looking into the options of a further degree. I was interested in the Masters degree in management information systems because i am really interested in that stuff and would complement my finance degree well. I am also considering an MBA, but I was wondering if anyone had any insight into which is better... I heard that if I pursue an MBA, some of the material will be the same as with my undergrad degree. Also, does a Masters or MBA have more job opportunities and which one can you get a larger salary with? Masters "of" Science
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Business Degree,can be used with so many other Degrees.
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My impression is that with a degree in either of those areas you could get a good job. Looking to the future, I think it would be difficult to say which degree would make you the most money. One thought, either of these degrees might allow you to take courses that touch upon the other one's area. For instance, I'm sure that there are business aspects information systems, and there are information systems aspects to management, finance and quantitative analysis. So with whichever you decide to go with, you could try to emphacize the aspect that most interests you. Once you are out in the job market, there is less emphasis on what degree you have than on what skills you have that produce results.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Need Advice. MBA or MIS (Management Information Systems)
Need Advice. MBA or MIS (Management Information Systems)?
I already have a Masters in Computer Applications. Need advice which will suit better? Should I do MBA or MIS? What are the advantages of doing MBA? What are the advantages of doing MIS?
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Read here: http://is.ba.ttu.edu/mba_in_mis.htm
I already have a Masters in Computer Applications. Need advice which will suit better? Should I do MBA or MIS? What are the advantages of doing MBA? What are the advantages of doing MIS?
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Read here: http://is.ba.ttu.edu/mba_in_mis.htm
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Is a Masters in Computer Science from University of Illinois Springfield employable
Is a Masters in Computer Science from University of Illinois Springfield employable?
I am looking at the University of Illinois at Springfield for a Masters degree in Computer Science. I am also looking at a Masters degree in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University. Would these degrees provide me with many opportunities for employment?
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These may be more employable than any other degree. Almost every company in the world has computers to make daily business move more efficiently. People with any type of Computer Science or IT college training are in a good position to make a bunch of money. I don't have my degree but I worked for Hewlett Packard for years down in Houston. The IT support people made really great money. The computer Science guys made even more because they were trained to deal with the huge servers we had linking everything. Get some training to go with your Masters Degree. You can easily make over a 100 grand a year with your Masters and some training. I don't know were a Management Information Systems degree will take you. If has anything to do with computers it's a good choice as well.
I am looking at the University of Illinois at Springfield for a Masters degree in Computer Science. I am also looking at a Masters degree in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University. Would these degrees provide me with many opportunities for employment?
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These may be more employable than any other degree. Almost every company in the world has computers to make daily business move more efficiently. People with any type of Computer Science or IT college training are in a good position to make a bunch of money. I don't have my degree but I worked for Hewlett Packard for years down in Houston. The IT support people made really great money. The computer Science guys made even more because they were trained to deal with the huge servers we had linking everything. Get some training to go with your Masters Degree. You can easily make over a 100 grand a year with your Masters and some training. I don't know were a Management Information Systems degree will take you. If has anything to do with computers it's a good choice as well.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
I am currently 19 yrs old and am looking to pursue Information Systems Technology also History. Advice
I am currently 19 yrs old and am looking to pursue Information Systems Technology also History. Advice?
I am currently 19 yrs old, and I graduated high school May 2006, and did not want to go to a high education school at all until now because I was not focused, and am just starting to get focused mentally. I am looking to pursue a degree in History, but I know it will take close to 4 years to complete. I am also want to pursue certification in Information Systems Technology at ITI in my city and it will take me 1 yrs and 10 months. I am thinking about pursusing IST first, then once I complete it and have my degree from there then I'll go to begin working on my degree in History. As soon as I get my B.S. in History, I'll go back the very next semester to work on my Masters in Hisory, then after I get it the very next semester Masters in Education, then after i get it the very next semester I'll begin working on my P.h.d. in American History. Are these good goals to have. I need advice. Also what kind of jobs could I get with IST and degrees in History?
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history degrees u could be a teacher. with IT more flexibilty
I am currently 19 yrs old, and I graduated high school May 2006, and did not want to go to a high education school at all until now because I was not focused, and am just starting to get focused mentally. I am looking to pursue a degree in History, but I know it will take close to 4 years to complete. I am also want to pursue certification in Information Systems Technology at ITI in my city and it will take me 1 yrs and 10 months. I am thinking about pursusing IST first, then once I complete it and have my degree from there then I'll go to begin working on my degree in History. As soon as I get my B.S. in History, I'll go back the very next semester to work on my Masters in Hisory, then after I get it the very next semester Masters in Education, then after i get it the very next semester I'll begin working on my P.h.d. in American History. Are these good goals to have. I need advice. Also what kind of jobs could I get with IST and degrees in History?
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history degrees u could be a teacher. with IT more flexibilty
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Would anyone know of a good online university
Would anyone know of a good online university?
I'm looking for a Global Information System's master's degree. Anyone know of an online, take the classes when I can, university? I'd prefer not to do the University of Phoenix as the last I checked they were like $500/credit hour. That's outrageous.
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I'm sorry, but a good deal of your online universities like the University of Phoenix are a joke among colleges and universities that have real buildings because, for starters, the credits usually do not transfer. Your best bet is to go to your local community college and they will probably offer online courses that mirror the classroom courses and your credits will almost always transfer. I pay around $100/ credit hr or so, I'd have to check. But the University of Phoenix and DeVry University are jokes and their degrees are not honored as highly as even your community college's. Hope I could help.
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You could do an online (or distance learning) degree with a traditional University (many offer online courses as well). A good degree is usually going to cost you money. There are grants and scholarships, but they're usually for students who study within the University (check fastweb for the grants available... there may be something for your background). If you're in State, most public Universities have good degrees at reasonable prices. Community Colleges are the cheapest (often free), and they often offer flexible hours, and have links to respectable four year colleges. I got scholarships when I thought I couldn't get any, and I had my room and food paid for as well! I wasn't a straight A student in high school, and I didn't think I was eligible, but tried anyway, and got in and paid to study. Go for it.
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The sad true is that on-line degrees are no better than fake degrees; some of them teach as good as real collage but possible employer just make fun of them, so why to spend all that money on something worthless in the real world. So there is no one good. On-line school is only good if plan on using the degree to open your own business or to improve yourself. The best bet is to go to a real University that offer some online courses.
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If you do an online degree in GIS, you definitely want to do it at a university that has a campus, rather than at an online university. Preferably, it should be at a well respected campus based university. Virtually all good online programs, and many that are not good, are expensive. Not to shock you, but I have to pay $800 per credit plus technology fees for my online MS degree program courses. Quality online programs generally are not cheaper, shorter or easier ways to earn a degree. From what I can tell, the number of good graduate level GIS programs being offered is limited. Here are some possibilities: Penn State University They offer the Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) degree online. It is a 35-credit program, and tuition is $551 per credit. It may be more than you wanted to pay, but I like the way this program looks. Here is the website: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/MasterinGIS.shtml?cid=1106_GRAJS6634_1107 Beyond Penn State University, what you generally find are graduate certificate programs, which give you perhaps the equivalent of the first year of an MS program. The rest you would have to take elsewhere. It might be less expensive for you to do a certificate, and then transfer the credits to a campus based program to finish the degree. Here are a couple of those: University of Southern California. Total program cost is $10,000 to $12,000. http://www.usc.edu/dept/geography/learngis/ University of Maine. This is a postbaccalaureate certificate program, with more of an emphasis on the technical (math and physics) aspects of GPS. Tuition is $300 per course. That's not too expensive, perhaps because the university views this as an undergrqaduate rather than as a graduate certificate. http://www.gnss.umaine.edu/ Eastern Michigan University. This GIS certificate is geared more towards educators. I do not know the cost. http://www.ce.emich.edu/gis/about.html#contact
I'm looking for a Global Information System's master's degree. Anyone know of an online, take the classes when I can, university? I'd prefer not to do the University of Phoenix as the last I checked they were like $500/credit hour. That's outrageous.
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I'm sorry, but a good deal of your online universities like the University of Phoenix are a joke among colleges and universities that have real buildings because, for starters, the credits usually do not transfer. Your best bet is to go to your local community college and they will probably offer online courses that mirror the classroom courses and your credits will almost always transfer. I pay around $100/ credit hr or so, I'd have to check. But the University of Phoenix and DeVry University are jokes and their degrees are not honored as highly as even your community college's. Hope I could help.
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You could do an online (or distance learning) degree with a traditional University (many offer online courses as well). A good degree is usually going to cost you money. There are grants and scholarships, but they're usually for students who study within the University (check fastweb for the grants available... there may be something for your background). If you're in State, most public Universities have good degrees at reasonable prices. Community Colleges are the cheapest (often free), and they often offer flexible hours, and have links to respectable four year colleges. I got scholarships when I thought I couldn't get any, and I had my room and food paid for as well! I wasn't a straight A student in high school, and I didn't think I was eligible, but tried anyway, and got in and paid to study. Go for it.
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The sad true is that on-line degrees are no better than fake degrees; some of them teach as good as real collage but possible employer just make fun of them, so why to spend all that money on something worthless in the real world. So there is no one good. On-line school is only good if plan on using the degree to open your own business or to improve yourself. The best bet is to go to a real University that offer some online courses.
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If you do an online degree in GIS, you definitely want to do it at a university that has a campus, rather than at an online university. Preferably, it should be at a well respected campus based university. Virtually all good online programs, and many that are not good, are expensive. Not to shock you, but I have to pay $800 per credit plus technology fees for my online MS degree program courses. Quality online programs generally are not cheaper, shorter or easier ways to earn a degree. From what I can tell, the number of good graduate level GIS programs being offered is limited. Here are some possibilities: Penn State University They offer the Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) degree online. It is a 35-credit program, and tuition is $551 per credit. It may be more than you wanted to pay, but I like the way this program looks. Here is the website: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/MasterinGIS.shtml?cid=1106_GRAJS6634_1107 Beyond Penn State University, what you generally find are graduate certificate programs, which give you perhaps the equivalent of the first year of an MS program. The rest you would have to take elsewhere. It might be less expensive for you to do a certificate, and then transfer the credits to a campus based program to finish the degree. Here are a couple of those: University of Southern California. Total program cost is $10,000 to $12,000. http://www.usc.edu/dept/geography/learngis/ University of Maine. This is a postbaccalaureate certificate program, with more of an emphasis on the technical (math and physics) aspects of GPS. Tuition is $300 per course. That's not too expensive, perhaps because the university views this as an undergrqaduate rather than as a graduate certificate. http://www.gnss.umaine.edu/ Eastern Michigan University. This GIS certificate is geared more towards educators. I do not know the cost. http://www.ce.emich.edu/gis/about.html#contact
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Which is a better university University of Arizona or University of Florida
Which is a better university University of Arizona or University of Florida?
I have got into the Masters in Management Information Systems program from Arizona and Masters in Decision and Information Sciences from UFL. Both the college degrees are from the BSchool. The expenses are almost the same. Please tell me which is a better university from a job perspective.
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Both are good colleges. It's a toss up. Arizona is hot and dry and possibly cheaper to live at. Florida is hot and humid and generally more expensive to live at. Both have some nasty posionus things crawling about. Florida has beaches, Arizona doesn't Arizona has a rifle rack in every pick up truck, Florida doesn't. Florida is a more diverse culture.
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University of Florida is a much better school overall. If you are taking any classes through the B-School -- Florida is ranked, while Arizona is not. I read a recent article about Florida. They are committing a large amount of money to the school in order to bring it into the top ten public universities in the country. Arizona does not have that kind of committment. Their university system laggs behind most other states.
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It would be better if you went to a real school like Duke
I have got into the Masters in Management Information Systems program from Arizona and Masters in Decision and Information Sciences from UFL. Both the college degrees are from the BSchool. The expenses are almost the same. Please tell me which is a better university from a job perspective.
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Both are good colleges. It's a toss up. Arizona is hot and dry and possibly cheaper to live at. Florida is hot and humid and generally more expensive to live at. Both have some nasty posionus things crawling about. Florida has beaches, Arizona doesn't Arizona has a rifle rack in every pick up truck, Florida doesn't. Florida is a more diverse culture.
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University of Florida is a much better school overall. If you are taking any classes through the B-School -- Florida is ranked, while Arizona is not. I read a recent article about Florida. They are committing a large amount of money to the school in order to bring it into the top ten public universities in the country. Arizona does not have that kind of committment. Their university system laggs behind most other states.
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It would be better if you went to a real school like Duke
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Canada or Australia .. Full scholarship to do my Master
Canada or Australia .. Full scholarship to do my Master!?
My problem is taking this big decision of where to go. i got accepted in 2 full scholarship programs .. and now i have to choose one of them .. Either to the left -Canada- or to the right -Australia. the main problem is that both countries offer great life style and are counted among the best to live at by several famous research centers .. please help me by listing your thoughts about both countries .. the pros and cons... I have a BA on computer science and will be doing my Master on MIS - Management Information Systems.
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What do you mean 'to the left...or to the right'? Both are first world countries, and they sure are better than American in my opinion so if I were you I'd choose Canada since it's closer to where I am now. But I could choose blindly and be satisfied with either.
My problem is taking this big decision of where to go. i got accepted in 2 full scholarship programs .. and now i have to choose one of them .. Either to the left -Canada- or to the right -Australia. the main problem is that both countries offer great life style and are counted among the best to live at by several famous research centers .. please help me by listing your thoughts about both countries .. the pros and cons... I have a BA on computer science and will be doing my Master on MIS - Management Information Systems.
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What do you mean 'to the left...or to the right'? Both are first world countries, and they sure are better than American in my opinion so if I were you I'd choose Canada since it's closer to where I am now. But I could choose blindly and be satisfied with either.
Friday, June 22, 2012
How long does/would it take to receive a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering Management
How long does/would it take to receive a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering Management?
I am pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems degree after High School and I was just wondering how long it would take. At Strayer University it's a total of 324 credit hours and I don't know exactly how the credit hours and all that works. All I know right now is that I have to first get an Associate in Arts degree which is 90 credit hours then a Bachelor of Science which is 180 and finally the Master of Science which is 54. And also if you have any suggestions of other schools that might offer this around the Raleigh/Durham area in North Carolina that would be helpful too.
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Strayer is worthless. No legitimate graduate school will take a Bachelor's in IS from Strayer, so you would be stuck taking Strayer all the way through. Then you will be jobless, with employers routinely throwing your job application listing Strayer degrees directly into the trash. Weren't you warned before you signed up for this disastrous school?
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Please consider another school besides strayer as it is one of those online, for-profit schools (though may have 'brick and mortar' campuses and may be 'accredited') including penn foster, ashworth, devry, university of phoenix, capella, everest, kaplan, ITT tech, walden, remington and others as they are merely out to 'make a profit' (and course credits may Not transfer to other schools). There is a definite pattern with those online, for-profit schools regardless of any few positive stories ;) http://www.ripoffreport.com and http://www.pissedconsumer.com and http://www.complaintsboard.com and can search. Please instead consider a more traditional university as just about all of them offer some online classes. For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ For general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'computer software engineers and computer programmers', 'computer and information systems managers' or such.
I am pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems degree after High School and I was just wondering how long it would take. At Strayer University it's a total of 324 credit hours and I don't know exactly how the credit hours and all that works. All I know right now is that I have to first get an Associate in Arts degree which is 90 credit hours then a Bachelor of Science which is 180 and finally the Master of Science which is 54. And also if you have any suggestions of other schools that might offer this around the Raleigh/Durham area in North Carolina that would be helpful too.
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Strayer is worthless. No legitimate graduate school will take a Bachelor's in IS from Strayer, so you would be stuck taking Strayer all the way through. Then you will be jobless, with employers routinely throwing your job application listing Strayer degrees directly into the trash. Weren't you warned before you signed up for this disastrous school?
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Please consider another school besides strayer as it is one of those online, for-profit schools (though may have 'brick and mortar' campuses and may be 'accredited') including penn foster, ashworth, devry, university of phoenix, capella, everest, kaplan, ITT tech, walden, remington and others as they are merely out to 'make a profit' (and course credits may Not transfer to other schools). There is a definite pattern with those online, for-profit schools regardless of any few positive stories ;) http://www.ripoffreport.com and http://www.pissedconsumer.com and http://www.complaintsboard.com and can search. Please instead consider a more traditional university as just about all of them offer some online classes. For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ For general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'computer software engineers and computer programmers', 'computer and information systems managers' or such.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems?
I'm a sophomore undergrad getting ready to major in Information Systems, and alot of ppl suggested getting a minor in Finance or General Business ( i dont like accounting). WHat do you guys recommend? I was worried about the job outlook and that they dont get paid as well. ( I live in the Washington DC Area) Is information systems a hard major..or is it very do-able? Can anyone who majored in I.Systems tell me what its like, and if its an enjoyable/rewarding field? I plan on going on to graduate school to get my masters in the future.
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I would probably get a minor in business, but be aware that part of the information systems curriculum includes business, economics, and accounting classes. As far as the difficulty, I've heard that it is substantially easier than a computer science degree. If you're interested in creating business applications, then it's probably better to get a computer science degree, choose elective CS courses on database programming and design, and get a minor in business.
I'm a sophomore undergrad getting ready to major in Information Systems, and alot of ppl suggested getting a minor in Finance or General Business ( i dont like accounting). WHat do you guys recommend? I was worried about the job outlook and that they dont get paid as well. ( I live in the Washington DC Area) Is information systems a hard major..or is it very do-able? Can anyone who majored in I.Systems tell me what its like, and if its an enjoyable/rewarding field? I plan on going on to graduate school to get my masters in the future.
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I would probably get a minor in business, but be aware that part of the information systems curriculum includes business, economics, and accounting classes. As far as the difficulty, I've heard that it is substantially easier than a computer science degree. If you're interested in creating business applications, then it's probably better to get a computer science degree, choose elective CS courses on database programming and design, and get a minor in business.
Friday, June 8, 2012
ITZ VERY URGENT NEED 1 SOP...plz help mee
ITZ VERY URGENT NEED 1 SOP...plz help mee?
urgently i need 1 Statement of purpose(SOP).applying for Masters ( information systems ) in U.S back ground z .B.TECH Electrical & Electronics.PLZ ANY 1 COULD HELP.ME ITZ VERY URGENT ... PLZ PLZ SEND IT TO ---> aakhilkumar (dot) kumar@gmail.com aakhilkumar.kumar@gmail.com I'LL be very very thank ful.. GUYZ PLZ PLZ HELP ME OUT...ONLY 1 SOP...(RELATED)APPLYING FOR MASTERS IN INFORMATION SYSTEM'S... ANY ONE GUY'Z..PLZ SORT ME OUT FROM DIZ PROBLEM' .....I'M GONNA HELP U.WEN TYM CMEZ... " YAAR BAHOOTH URGENT HAI... I'LL BE VERY THANKFUL U GUYZ ....plz plz send it to aakhilkumar.kumar@gmail.com
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A fascinating question! Too a subject that a great number of people have inquired into before. I must admit that this question you asked this moment is not simplely answered.
urgently i need 1 Statement of purpose(SOP).applying for Masters ( information systems ) in U.S back ground z .B.TECH Electrical & Electronics.PLZ ANY 1 COULD HELP.ME ITZ VERY URGENT ... PLZ PLZ SEND IT TO ---> aakhilkumar (dot) kumar@gmail.com aakhilkumar.kumar@gmail.com I'LL be very very thank ful.. GUYZ PLZ PLZ HELP ME OUT...ONLY 1 SOP...(RELATED)APPLYING FOR MASTERS IN INFORMATION SYSTEM'S... ANY ONE GUY'Z..PLZ SORT ME OUT FROM DIZ PROBLEM' .....I'M GONNA HELP U.WEN TYM CMEZ... " YAAR BAHOOTH URGENT HAI... I'LL BE VERY THANKFUL U GUYZ ....plz plz send it to aakhilkumar.kumar@gmail.com
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A fascinating question! Too a subject that a great number of people have inquired into before. I must admit that this question you asked this moment is not simplely answered.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Should I get a bachelor's of science in psychology or a bachelor's in computer information systems (CIS)
Should I get a bachelor's of science in psychology or a bachelor's in computer information systems (CIS)?
Psychology is my passion, but I know it takes a lot of years, but I also enjoy computers and know I can do that but I'm scared that if I choose CIS I'll regret it later on for not choosing psychology, which is what I love to study. I know there aren't many opportunities with a bachelor's in psychology so I was planning to go for a master's also, but I know I won't be able to afford it without taking a loan and will take a long time and have heard that people have had high debt by the time they graduate. Also, don't you think psychologist earn a little for all the years they have to go to school where as someone in technology just has to get a bachelor's and can earn a lot. However, I also know that some psychologist do make a lot of money, but don't they have a phD or can someone with a master's also earn a lot. I am really passionate about psychology so do you think its possible to earn a lot if I try really hard and if I do how long will it take me to start making good money? I'm so confused which is why I think I should go into CIS, but think I'll regret it. I want to make a lot of money, but I also want to be happy since I'm going to have to do it for the rest of my life. Also, psychologist study rats and I do not like the sound of that, but I love to study about people and how we think and all that good stuff. Please help any answers will be greatly appreciated! Okay so If I go for psychology is the University of Phoenix a good univ. or should I go somewhere else because I heard it won't get me into an accredited program.
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Well how about doing both! Focus for undergrad now and take classes in psych and cis during the summer and winter sessions where you can in addition to the regular semesters. It may cost extra money but you will have 2 degrees to work with in the end which will make you far more employable then many other graduates. After school you can do work in cis to put away money for getting a masters in psychology. I would recommend you look into a masters in organizational psych or industrial psych with having an undergrad in cis. With both degrees you could pioneer a new area of research or something. Good luck and work hard
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Psychology... Go with your heart. I worked in a computing related industry and it (technology) moves so quick....I got burnt out. Psychology would be rewarding, and the basic foundation doesn't change over time.... With I.T. you'll be lucky to take a year off and still think your skills are relevant. It's forever changing, but if you truly get a kick out of Computing and the growth of the industry, along with the change it goes through year in year out, go for it. Me, i'd go with Psychology.
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Follow your passion, psychology! The pay for CIS has declined over time because all it takes is training, and as more people go into it, the less value they are worth. By the time you finish a degree, the pay for CIS may have declined further, and if you don't like it, you might end up in a career you don't like for less pay. On the other hand, if you love your work, you can derive satisfaction with less pay, if that is what comes about. Start out with the plan to get a bachelor's degree, and then you can evaluate the opportunities as you progress. There is research money available that professors can use to support graduate students, so you might be able to get tuition support for your advanced degree, including MS and/or PhD. If you decide that is not for you, then there will still be opportunities in education, career counseling, social work, etc., that you might find fulfilling. It is difficult to plot out a career if your only goal is to make the most money. Life is long, and you spend 1/3 of it at work, so it is better to enjoy your work and make enough money to live on, rather than to hate your work and spend a lot of money trying to forget it during your little free time.
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i followed my heart and now but a teand in the mean time i'm teaching english which was all i wanted a day but now after 4 years of teaching i'm not making enough money to enjoy my life and i'm not even enjoying my time coz i just have to work hard i even don't have enough time to make some progress in my field of study i mean english,. so what are you going to do following your dreams while you know it's not going to make you any money and you'll be in debt after graduating??????? you won't be happy after a while you get tired of paying back the money.. you'd better follow computer science honey and besides follow some psychological courses too if you do love it...good luck dear
Psychology is my passion, but I know it takes a lot of years, but I also enjoy computers and know I can do that but I'm scared that if I choose CIS I'll regret it later on for not choosing psychology, which is what I love to study. I know there aren't many opportunities with a bachelor's in psychology so I was planning to go for a master's also, but I know I won't be able to afford it without taking a loan and will take a long time and have heard that people have had high debt by the time they graduate. Also, don't you think psychologist earn a little for all the years they have to go to school where as someone in technology just has to get a bachelor's and can earn a lot. However, I also know that some psychologist do make a lot of money, but don't they have a phD or can someone with a master's also earn a lot. I am really passionate about psychology so do you think its possible to earn a lot if I try really hard and if I do how long will it take me to start making good money? I'm so confused which is why I think I should go into CIS, but think I'll regret it. I want to make a lot of money, but I also want to be happy since I'm going to have to do it for the rest of my life. Also, psychologist study rats and I do not like the sound of that, but I love to study about people and how we think and all that good stuff. Please help any answers will be greatly appreciated! Okay so If I go for psychology is the University of Phoenix a good univ. or should I go somewhere else because I heard it won't get me into an accredited program.
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Well how about doing both! Focus for undergrad now and take classes in psych and cis during the summer and winter sessions where you can in addition to the regular semesters. It may cost extra money but you will have 2 degrees to work with in the end which will make you far more employable then many other graduates. After school you can do work in cis to put away money for getting a masters in psychology. I would recommend you look into a masters in organizational psych or industrial psych with having an undergrad in cis. With both degrees you could pioneer a new area of research or something. Good luck and work hard
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Psychology... Go with your heart. I worked in a computing related industry and it (technology) moves so quick....I got burnt out. Psychology would be rewarding, and the basic foundation doesn't change over time.... With I.T. you'll be lucky to take a year off and still think your skills are relevant. It's forever changing, but if you truly get a kick out of Computing and the growth of the industry, along with the change it goes through year in year out, go for it. Me, i'd go with Psychology.
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Follow your passion, psychology! The pay for CIS has declined over time because all it takes is training, and as more people go into it, the less value they are worth. By the time you finish a degree, the pay for CIS may have declined further, and if you don't like it, you might end up in a career you don't like for less pay. On the other hand, if you love your work, you can derive satisfaction with less pay, if that is what comes about. Start out with the plan to get a bachelor's degree, and then you can evaluate the opportunities as you progress. There is research money available that professors can use to support graduate students, so you might be able to get tuition support for your advanced degree, including MS and/or PhD. If you decide that is not for you, then there will still be opportunities in education, career counseling, social work, etc., that you might find fulfilling. It is difficult to plot out a career if your only goal is to make the most money. Life is long, and you spend 1/3 of it at work, so it is better to enjoy your work and make enough money to live on, rather than to hate your work and spend a lot of money trying to forget it during your little free time.
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i followed my heart and now but a teand in the mean time i'm teaching english which was all i wanted a day but now after 4 years of teaching i'm not making enough money to enjoy my life and i'm not even enjoying my time coz i just have to work hard i even don't have enough time to make some progress in my field of study i mean english,. so what are you going to do following your dreams while you know it's not going to make you any money and you'll be in debt after graduating??????? you won't be happy after a while you get tired of paying back the money.. you'd better follow computer science honey and besides follow some psychological courses too if you do love it...good luck dear
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Where can I get an entry level web design job
Where can I get an entry level web design job?
I have my bachelor's degree, but no real world experience. I am also working online to complete my masters in management information systems. I would like something within 100 miles of Elkton, MD ... This is difficult.
Technology - 5 Answers
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What?? Get an entry level web design job?! Why would you get an entry level web design job anymore?
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if you do work online, I should advise you a bren new business which is just started now check this site http://www.twrpowersystemofficial.com if you need more info you can add me at mabymc@hotmail.it or skype at mabymc
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There are a lot of job boards around such as the one at freelance switch
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Simply said no one is going to say there is an open job, you have to find it.
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If I were you, since you are going to school it will be difficult to find a job to fit your schedule. You may want to start out taking on web design work through Sitepoint.com (they have a design section), DesignOutpost.com (design contests) or basic freelance jobs on sites like RentACoder. These will help you build up your portfolio with real-life work so that when you do find a job in your area, you will have proof that you can bring to the table and show them you mean business.
I have my bachelor's degree, but no real world experience. I am also working online to complete my masters in management information systems. I would like something within 100 miles of Elkton, MD ... This is difficult.
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What?? Get an entry level web design job?! Why would you get an entry level web design job anymore?
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if you do work online, I should advise you a bren new business which is just started now check this site http://www.twrpowersystemofficial.com if you need more info you can add me at mabymc@hotmail.it or skype at mabymc
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There are a lot of job boards around such as the one at freelance switch
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Simply said no one is going to say there is an open job, you have to find it.
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If I were you, since you are going to school it will be difficult to find a job to fit your schedule. You may want to start out taking on web design work through Sitepoint.com (they have a design section), DesignOutpost.com (design contests) or basic freelance jobs on sites like RentACoder. These will help you build up your portfolio with real-life work so that when you do find a job in your area, you will have proof that you can bring to the table and show them you mean business.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
how to become a systems anylst.. degree needed
how to become a systems anylst.. degree needed??
im thinking of a complete career change, i orginally got my associates in science in radiography (im an xray tech) and then immediately went on to a university to get my bachelors of science in health sciences... but my goal is to do something with computers, pref more along the lines of systems analyst, networking, setting up new networks/computers for companies, managing information systems, etc... i have no formal education in computers, but can say that i know id be good at and enjoy the job. i was originally looking to go get my masters degree in information systems or technology somewhere, but they dont offer it anywhere near where i live which means id have to move and pay out of state tuition and grad programs are very expensive. my other option that i just started to consider is this: there is a community college in my state that offers a computer technology degree, not EXACTLY an managing info systems degree, but offers courses on basic networking, programing, microsoft.... operating systems, java, linux.... so is it worth it for me to go get a masters in info systems, or would i be alright just taking this basic courses at a community college and doing an internship/getting a job. i already have a bachelors degree... so could i just take the comm college courses (which would be alot cheaper, although prob not as good of courses as at a grad school) or do i need to move and pay all the money to get my masters.... what would be my best bet???
Computer Networking - 5 Answers
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Commerce degree in IT is what you're looking for.
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All of that would be different paths branching off of Computer Science. You learn lots of programming languages and then start taking the path you want to pursue. Yours would be networking and installation.
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certifications-http://mcadtutorial.info/
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You need to be a holder of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology to pursue a career in any computer field. BUT since you mentioned you want to go in line with computer networking, BS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is the perfect course for you. BS IT simply handles almost everything, from programming languages, web development, database administration, systems administration, and most specially computer networking. (Cisco). My advise is to finish this degree first, and get a CCNA CERTIFICATION. (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Instead of pursuing a masteral degree, why not set your money aside for the CISCO certifications which has different levels, CCNA being the first level and CCIE being the highest one. (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert). You cannot be a network administrator without this certifications. God Bless!
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I recommend Cisco Systems too, they are the top IT training school right now. I recently got my CCNA from there and I highly recommend it. https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/index.jspa?ciscoHome=true?utm_source=blog+commenting&utm_medium=media&utm_content=Yahoo&utm_campaign=Domestic
im thinking of a complete career change, i orginally got my associates in science in radiography (im an xray tech) and then immediately went on to a university to get my bachelors of science in health sciences... but my goal is to do something with computers, pref more along the lines of systems analyst, networking, setting up new networks/computers for companies, managing information systems, etc... i have no formal education in computers, but can say that i know id be good at and enjoy the job. i was originally looking to go get my masters degree in information systems or technology somewhere, but they dont offer it anywhere near where i live which means id have to move and pay out of state tuition and grad programs are very expensive. my other option that i just started to consider is this: there is a community college in my state that offers a computer technology degree, not EXACTLY an managing info systems degree, but offers courses on basic networking, programing, microsoft.... operating systems, java, linux.... so is it worth it for me to go get a masters in info systems, or would i be alright just taking this basic courses at a community college and doing an internship/getting a job. i already have a bachelors degree... so could i just take the comm college courses (which would be alot cheaper, although prob not as good of courses as at a grad school) or do i need to move and pay all the money to get my masters.... what would be my best bet???
Computer Networking - 5 Answers
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Commerce degree in IT is what you're looking for.
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All of that would be different paths branching off of Computer Science. You learn lots of programming languages and then start taking the path you want to pursue. Yours would be networking and installation.
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certifications-http://mcadtutorial.info/
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You need to be a holder of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology to pursue a career in any computer field. BUT since you mentioned you want to go in line with computer networking, BS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is the perfect course for you. BS IT simply handles almost everything, from programming languages, web development, database administration, systems administration, and most specially computer networking. (Cisco). My advise is to finish this degree first, and get a CCNA CERTIFICATION. (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Instead of pursuing a masteral degree, why not set your money aside for the CISCO certifications which has different levels, CCNA being the first level and CCIE being the highest one. (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert). You cannot be a network administrator without this certifications. God Bless!
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I recommend Cisco Systems too, they are the top IT training school right now. I recently got my CCNA from there and I highly recommend it. https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/index.jspa?ciscoHome=true?utm_source=blog+commenting&utm_medium=media&utm_content=Yahoo&utm_campaign=Domestic
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Do any of the Ivy League universities have Master's Degree programs
Do any of the Ivy League universities have Master's Degree programs?
I'm interested in either a Master's in Accounting or Computer Information Systems, but looking at their websites, I could only find information on the MBA and PhD programs...
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All of the Ivy League schools have master programs. Call them up and ask.
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why dont you put laxatives in your boss's coffee
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Some Ivy League universities (Yale, for instance) enrolls students in the Ph.D. program. If the student leaves the program after completing the necessary work, but before completing the Ph.D. degree, s/he receives an M.A. Otherwise you need to search by program and university. All don't follow the same norms.
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Yes the Ivy League schools have Master's Degree Programs. You need to look under the MBA programs because they list what majors there are. For instance most MBA programs cover Accounting, Computer/IT, Management, HR Management. PhD programs also cover these also.
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A lot of top private universities choose not to offer terminal master's degree programs other than MBAs, although they do give master's degrees en route to the PhD to their PhD students (usually after one or two years). I doubt any of the Ivy League schools offer any programs in accounting - they tend to focus on more "academic" type subjects.
I'm interested in either a Master's in Accounting or Computer Information Systems, but looking at their websites, I could only find information on the MBA and PhD programs...
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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All of the Ivy League schools have master programs. Call them up and ask.
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why dont you put laxatives in your boss's coffee
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Some Ivy League universities (Yale, for instance) enrolls students in the Ph.D. program. If the student leaves the program after completing the necessary work, but before completing the Ph.D. degree, s/he receives an M.A. Otherwise you need to search by program and university. All don't follow the same norms.
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Yes the Ivy League schools have Master's Degree Programs. You need to look under the MBA programs because they list what majors there are. For instance most MBA programs cover Accounting, Computer/IT, Management, HR Management. PhD programs also cover these also.
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A lot of top private universities choose not to offer terminal master's degree programs other than MBAs, although they do give master's degrees en route to the PhD to their PhD students (usually after one or two years). I doubt any of the Ivy League schools offer any programs in accounting - they tend to focus on more "academic" type subjects.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Am i qualifying for patent bar exam
Am i qualifying for patent bar exam?
I have bachelor degree in literature and art and master degree in information systems management. I'm interested in applying for law school and taking patent bar although i can't get into law school. At graduate schoo, i took more than 40 units of software engineeting classes and have more than 5 yrs of working experience in software engineering area. can anybody tell me if i'm still qualifying for taking patent bar exam? Thanks! What if I go to law school and pass bar exam. Do I still need to take extra classes to meet requirement to be patent lawyer?
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No, you have to be a lawyer to take the patent bar exam, not an engineer alone.
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In all states you have to go to law school (or do an intern program, which is more trouble than its worth for 90% of people) Before you can take the bar exam. So you need to pick and apply to law schools, you need to take the LSAT test also....as long as you score well on the lsat and got good grades in college , finding a law school that will take you will not be an issue.....I don;t know why you say you cannot get into law school....I dropped out of highschool in 10th grade, spent several years with various addictions, and am just completing my ba to get in, and will have my choice of schools (albeit not harvard or yale, but beggars cannot be choosers)
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If you mean the U.S. Patent "bar exam", you don't have to be a lawyer or go to law school to take it. You do need an engineering or science degree or convince someone at the patent office that you qualify under one of the exceptions. Its not clear to me that you qualify. With some hunting, you cand find the requirements at www.uspto.gov
I have bachelor degree in literature and art and master degree in information systems management. I'm interested in applying for law school and taking patent bar although i can't get into law school. At graduate schoo, i took more than 40 units of software engineeting classes and have more than 5 yrs of working experience in software engineering area. can anybody tell me if i'm still qualifying for taking patent bar exam? Thanks! What if I go to law school and pass bar exam. Do I still need to take extra classes to meet requirement to be patent lawyer?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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No, you have to be a lawyer to take the patent bar exam, not an engineer alone.
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In all states you have to go to law school (or do an intern program, which is more trouble than its worth for 90% of people) Before you can take the bar exam. So you need to pick and apply to law schools, you need to take the LSAT test also....as long as you score well on the lsat and got good grades in college , finding a law school that will take you will not be an issue.....I don;t know why you say you cannot get into law school....I dropped out of highschool in 10th grade, spent several years with various addictions, and am just completing my ba to get in, and will have my choice of schools (albeit not harvard or yale, but beggars cannot be choosers)
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If you mean the U.S. Patent "bar exam", you don't have to be a lawyer or go to law school to take it. You do need an engineering or science degree or convince someone at the patent office that you qualify under one of the exceptions. Its not clear to me that you qualify. With some hunting, you cand find the requirements at www.uspto.gov
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Should I major in Management Information Systems and minor in Accounting...or vice versa
Should I major in Management Information Systems and minor in Accounting...or vice versa?
ive narrowed down my career choice a little. I love organizing and working with data and analysis. I think Management information systems could be interesting, but i like the idea of accounting but im just afraid accounting is too boring. Im not sure i could be an accountant for my whole life. If i were to minor in accounting could i still try to become a CPA if Information systems doesnt work out? or do i need a masters? Also how much longer would i have to go to school to get a BS or MS in accounting or MIS? But the most inportant question here is should I major in Management Information Systems and minor in Accounting or vice versa? Thanks!
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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the final decision is yours to make it seems u like the MIS more than accounting..so go for it as a major, although the "boring" accounting is easier to find a job and may make more money in the long run after becoming a cpa. you should note that if u major mis first, you will be missing out a lots of accounting courses to get the cpa, which require u to make it up later. How supportive is your parent financially if u cannot find a job in MIS?
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MIS is great, and accounting is too. Major in MIS better job opportunites
ive narrowed down my career choice a little. I love organizing and working with data and analysis. I think Management information systems could be interesting, but i like the idea of accounting but im just afraid accounting is too boring. Im not sure i could be an accountant for my whole life. If i were to minor in accounting could i still try to become a CPA if Information systems doesnt work out? or do i need a masters? Also how much longer would i have to go to school to get a BS or MS in accounting or MIS? But the most inportant question here is should I major in Management Information Systems and minor in Accounting or vice versa? Thanks!
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the final decision is yours to make it seems u like the MIS more than accounting..so go for it as a major, although the "boring" accounting is easier to find a job and may make more money in the long run after becoming a cpa. you should note that if u major mis first, you will be missing out a lots of accounting courses to get the cpa, which require u to make it up later. How supportive is your parent financially if u cannot find a job in MIS?
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MIS is great, and accounting is too. Major in MIS better job opportunites
Sunday, April 15, 2012
systems analyst.. 2 yr degree or masters needed
systems analyst.. 2 yr degree or masters needed??
im thinking of a complete career change, i orginally got my associates in science in radiography (im an xray tech) and then immediately went on to a university to get my bachelors of science in health sciences... but my goal is to do something with computers, pref more along the lines of systems analyst, networking, setting up new networks/computers for companies, managing information systems, etc... i have no formal education in computers, but can say that i know id be good at and enjoy the job. i was originally looking to go get my masters degree in information systems or technology somewhere, but they dont offer it anywhere near where i live which means id have to move and pay out of state tuition and grad programs are very expensive. my other option that i just started to consider is this: there is a community college in my state that offers a computer technology degree, not EXACTLY an managing info systems degree, but offers courses on basic networking, programing, microsoft.... operating systems, java, linux.... so is it worth it for me to go get a masters in info systems, or would i be alright just taking this basic courses at a community college and doing an internship/getting a job. i already have a bachelors degree... so could i just take the comm college courses (which would be alot cheaper, although prob not as good of courses as at a grad school) or do i need to move and pay all the money to get my masters.... what would be my best bet??? my aunt has a job at resorts data processing, she sets up new software/networks/etc for hotels/resorts and gets to travel to all kinds of cool places/work from laptop/home. so should i get a 2 year computer tech degree or the masters in info systems?
Computer Networking - 3 Answers
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The more you know, the more you can "sell" to a prospective employer. Go for your Masters!
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Hi, It is good that you are asking these types of questions in planning your career. I personally went for my Masters (MBA in Information Technology at Walden University). I would look to see what level you are trying to take your career and where you want to focus...more technology driven, business processing, enterprise, requirements management. Another option that you have is Certification, in addition to or maybe in lieu of an acedemic degree (although, I am seeing that more and more jobs are looking for bachelors). My suggestion is that you go to the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) website: www.IIBA.com. This is an organization this is dedicated to raising the professional level of the Business Analyst through education and certification (or BSA, or SA, possibly.) There may be a local chapter in or near your area and if so, you might consider reaching to the group and get acquainted with the benefits. This organization has chapters in over 30 countries, including the US so chances are you will find good contacts in your area. If not, go to our website and feel free to write me at: president@oc-ca.theiiba. Good luck to you in meeting your career goals. Patricia Perry President, IIBA-Orange County Chapter
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To answer your question, since you already have a BS or BA, you need to upgrade your background with the industry language you are interested in; i.e. organizations of education, technology. I would recommend cisco networking at a tech school or A +, or even network + certifications. Database Structure (tables), Microsoft Access at a minimum, SQL queries for Report Writing. Crystal Reports is an avenue. Information Systems is the master you would want. You have to know the rudiments of servers, connectivity, and data transformation (import, export); file extensions. If you love it, it is easy. Professionally you have to be able to talk in a man's world with women (she never forgets), and you have to be able to talk in a women's world interjecting over and into the conversation with men who will not give you a turn unless you do that. You must acquire this skill and it must be more than on your wish list. If you are a man, learn from women, and if you are a women learn from men professors.
im thinking of a complete career change, i orginally got my associates in science in radiography (im an xray tech) and then immediately went on to a university to get my bachelors of science in health sciences... but my goal is to do something with computers, pref more along the lines of systems analyst, networking, setting up new networks/computers for companies, managing information systems, etc... i have no formal education in computers, but can say that i know id be good at and enjoy the job. i was originally looking to go get my masters degree in information systems or technology somewhere, but they dont offer it anywhere near where i live which means id have to move and pay out of state tuition and grad programs are very expensive. my other option that i just started to consider is this: there is a community college in my state that offers a computer technology degree, not EXACTLY an managing info systems degree, but offers courses on basic networking, programing, microsoft.... operating systems, java, linux.... so is it worth it for me to go get a masters in info systems, or would i be alright just taking this basic courses at a community college and doing an internship/getting a job. i already have a bachelors degree... so could i just take the comm college courses (which would be alot cheaper, although prob not as good of courses as at a grad school) or do i need to move and pay all the money to get my masters.... what would be my best bet??? my aunt has a job at resorts data processing, she sets up new software/networks/etc for hotels/resorts and gets to travel to all kinds of cool places/work from laptop/home. so should i get a 2 year computer tech degree or the masters in info systems?
Computer Networking - 3 Answers
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The more you know, the more you can "sell" to a prospective employer. Go for your Masters!
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Hi, It is good that you are asking these types of questions in planning your career. I personally went for my Masters (MBA in Information Technology at Walden University). I would look to see what level you are trying to take your career and where you want to focus...more technology driven, business processing, enterprise, requirements management. Another option that you have is Certification, in addition to or maybe in lieu of an acedemic degree (although, I am seeing that more and more jobs are looking for bachelors). My suggestion is that you go to the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) website: www.IIBA.com. This is an organization this is dedicated to raising the professional level of the Business Analyst through education and certification (or BSA, or SA, possibly.) There may be a local chapter in or near your area and if so, you might consider reaching to the group and get acquainted with the benefits. This organization has chapters in over 30 countries, including the US so chances are you will find good contacts in your area. If not, go to our website and feel free to write me at: president@oc-ca.theiiba. Good luck to you in meeting your career goals. Patricia Perry President, IIBA-Orange County Chapter
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To answer your question, since you already have a BS or BA, you need to upgrade your background with the industry language you are interested in; i.e. organizations of education, technology. I would recommend cisco networking at a tech school or A +, or even network + certifications. Database Structure (tables), Microsoft Access at a minimum, SQL queries for Report Writing. Crystal Reports is an avenue. Information Systems is the master you would want. You have to know the rudiments of servers, connectivity, and data transformation (import, export); file extensions. If you love it, it is easy. Professionally you have to be able to talk in a man's world with women (she never forgets), and you have to be able to talk in a women's world interjecting over and into the conversation with men who will not give you a turn unless you do that. You must acquire this skill and it must be more than on your wish list. If you are a man, learn from women, and if you are a women learn from men professors.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Info about a Computer Information Systems degree
Info about a Computer Information Systems degree?
Hi, I am considering on completing a CIS degree in four years, but I want more convincing information. I'm afraid that when I finish my four years of school that I'm not going to find a job or be stuck doing menial work at a help desk. I know there are supposed to be plenty of career opportunities for CIS majors, but I'm having a hard time pinpointing jobs (a google-search of "jobs for CIS majors" result with relatively nothing, as compared to a nurse or something) -A lot of jobs require a degree in "Computer science or related field", does a CIS degree count in the related field? -I know I'm probably not going to hit the CIS manager job soon after I graduate, but what are some decent jobs I'm likely to get. -What can/should I do while I'm in school to give me an edge over other CIS students and CS majors? (I heard some CIS majors lose jobs to CS) -I'm thinking about getting an Master's of Business Administration in addition to completing the CIS degree. How helpful would that be? More info/questions added if needed
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Extremely good questions If you can do CIS, you ought to be able to complete a computer engineering degree. When it comes to competition for a job, the Engineer always has an advantage.
Hi, I am considering on completing a CIS degree in four years, but I want more convincing information. I'm afraid that when I finish my four years of school that I'm not going to find a job or be stuck doing menial work at a help desk. I know there are supposed to be plenty of career opportunities for CIS majors, but I'm having a hard time pinpointing jobs (a google-search of "jobs for CIS majors" result with relatively nothing, as compared to a nurse or something) -A lot of jobs require a degree in "Computer science or related field", does a CIS degree count in the related field? -I know I'm probably not going to hit the CIS manager job soon after I graduate, but what are some decent jobs I'm likely to get. -What can/should I do while I'm in school to give me an edge over other CIS students and CS majors? (I heard some CIS majors lose jobs to CS) -I'm thinking about getting an Master's of Business Administration in addition to completing the CIS degree. How helpful would that be? More info/questions added if needed
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Extremely good questions If you can do CIS, you ought to be able to complete a computer engineering degree. When it comes to competition for a job, the Engineer always has an advantage.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Info on a Computer Information Systems degree
Info on a Computer Information Systems degree?
Hi, I am considering on completing a CIS degree in four years, but I want more convincing information. I'm afraid that when I finish my four years of school that I'm not going to find a job or be stuck doing menial work at a help desk. I know there are supposed to be plenty of career opportunities for CIS majors, but I'm having a hard time pinpointing jobs (a google-search of "jobs for CIS majors" result with relatively nothing, as compared to a nurse or something) -A lot of jobs require a degree in "Computer science or related field", does a CIS degree count in the related field? -I know I'm probably not going to hit the CIS manager job soon after I graduate, but what are some decent jobs I'm likely to get. -What can/should I do while I'm in school to give me an edge over other CIS students and CS majors? (I heard some CIS majors lose jobs to CS) -I'm thinking about getting an Master's of Business Administration in addition to completing the CIS degree. How helpful would that be? More info/questions added if needed
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Well, you may have hit on the problem. I do not know what a CIS degree entails. I know what a CS degree is about and what an IT degree is about, but CIS almost seems to be a hybrid. That is perhaps one reason that you aren't finding anything. And understand that CS and IT, while related, are different. CS tends to be more computer hardware and operating system centered while IT tends to be more info tech use and application, think 'software engineer'. As in any field, a masters never hurts. But you might consider something a little more specialized than an MBA. Everyone has an MBA. Choose a graduate program that sets you a little apart such as a Masters in Information Systems.
Hi, I am considering on completing a CIS degree in four years, but I want more convincing information. I'm afraid that when I finish my four years of school that I'm not going to find a job or be stuck doing menial work at a help desk. I know there are supposed to be plenty of career opportunities for CIS majors, but I'm having a hard time pinpointing jobs (a google-search of "jobs for CIS majors" result with relatively nothing, as compared to a nurse or something) -A lot of jobs require a degree in "Computer science or related field", does a CIS degree count in the related field? -I know I'm probably not going to hit the CIS manager job soon after I graduate, but what are some decent jobs I'm likely to get. -What can/should I do while I'm in school to give me an edge over other CIS students and CS majors? (I heard some CIS majors lose jobs to CS) -I'm thinking about getting an Master's of Business Administration in addition to completing the CIS degree. How helpful would that be? More info/questions added if needed
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Well, you may have hit on the problem. I do not know what a CIS degree entails. I know what a CS degree is about and what an IT degree is about, but CIS almost seems to be a hybrid. That is perhaps one reason that you aren't finding anything. And understand that CS and IT, while related, are different. CS tends to be more computer hardware and operating system centered while IT tends to be more info tech use and application, think 'software engineer'. As in any field, a masters never hurts. But you might consider something a little more specialized than an MBA. Everyone has an MBA. Choose a graduate program that sets you a little apart such as a Masters in Information Systems.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Considering joining the FBI, looking for help with decision
Considering joining the FBI, looking for help with decision.?
I am considering joining the FBI, and wanted some opinions. This change, would be a considerable pay cut for me, but I am interrested in a more exciting/challenging career. A little background. I have a masters in Information Systems and about 7 years work experience. I am not worried about the physical aspect as I can easily meet the requirements on the website. My Concerns I want to make sure its not another boring office job in front of a computer etc. Its hard to find a good description of daily activities. I am a little concerned about the hours and travel becuase I have a wife an child. Would I be assigned to something computer related because of my degree/experience? Anyone have any information, or personal experiences from being a Special Agent? Do you think its worth it? thanks in advance
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http://911jobforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58 There is a fantastic site you can surf for relavent information. Yes, alot of it is paperwork, but you will also likely be out interviewing alot, maybe arresting some people now and then, testifying in court. The application process takes at best a year, and after that you will have to spend 21 weeks at Quantico training. Hours are long the first 10 years, and you need to be on call 24/7. You will have to move to a different FO at least 3 times in your career. Perhaps.......you don't have much control over that initially. You would likely be assigned to a counterterrorism squad since there is so much emphasis on that after 9/11, but you could do computers there. Good luck if you decide to do it. Yes it would be worth it. Oh on the PFT as well, you only have a few min rest between the events, so take that into consideration. EDIT- Get that eye exam worked out before you start as well, if you have any questions e-mail me, I may have a few more good links for you about Quantico and Agents.
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One of the first things you are told when applying for government employment is that they can assign you to where they can utilize you the best. This could be in a mundane position in front of a computer for 8 hrs. a day. This could involve picking up roots and being shipped across the nation in a rural area.
I am considering joining the FBI, and wanted some opinions. This change, would be a considerable pay cut for me, but I am interrested in a more exciting/challenging career. A little background. I have a masters in Information Systems and about 7 years work experience. I am not worried about the physical aspect as I can easily meet the requirements on the website. My Concerns I want to make sure its not another boring office job in front of a computer etc. Its hard to find a good description of daily activities. I am a little concerned about the hours and travel becuase I have a wife an child. Would I be assigned to something computer related because of my degree/experience? Anyone have any information, or personal experiences from being a Special Agent? Do you think its worth it? thanks in advance
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http://911jobforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58 There is a fantastic site you can surf for relavent information. Yes, alot of it is paperwork, but you will also likely be out interviewing alot, maybe arresting some people now and then, testifying in court. The application process takes at best a year, and after that you will have to spend 21 weeks at Quantico training. Hours are long the first 10 years, and you need to be on call 24/7. You will have to move to a different FO at least 3 times in your career. Perhaps.......you don't have much control over that initially. You would likely be assigned to a counterterrorism squad since there is so much emphasis on that after 9/11, but you could do computers there. Good luck if you decide to do it. Yes it would be worth it. Oh on the PFT as well, you only have a few min rest between the events, so take that into consideration. EDIT- Get that eye exam worked out before you start as well, if you have any questions e-mail me, I may have a few more good links for you about Quantico and Agents.
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One of the first things you are told when applying for government employment is that they can assign you to where they can utilize you the best. This could be in a mundane position in front of a computer for 8 hrs. a day. This could involve picking up roots and being shipped across the nation in a rural area.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
When you start graduate school, do you have to graduate from the school where you started
| When you start graduate school, do you have to graduate from the school where you started? My fiance and I are planning to move out of state early next year. Hopefully by then, I will have only 2 or 3 classes left to complete for my Master's in Information Systems. Do I have to finish the coursework where I am at? Or can credits be transferred somewhere else? Higher Education (University +) - 7 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 It depends on the school. Some schools let you transfer credits back to the original school. That basically means that you would do your last few classes at the new school, but your degree would be from the first school. At my undergrad school, they didn't allow this. They had a rule which stated that your last 15 credits had to be done at that school if I wanted my degree from there. Go talk to an advisor at your particular school to make sure. 2 You can always transfer. Call your potential school and find out. Most schools wont allow you to do that. ss 3 Most schools would allow you to transfer, but they all will have rules that you have to take so many courses at there school. It will most likely be more than 2-3 classes. 4 Most schools have a "residence" requirement. So, while you may only have 2 or 3 classes left where you are now, you'll probably have to take a lot more hours if you try to transfer somewhere else. Better idea -- take your classes at your new school and transfer them BACK to your old one, thus still falling under your current university's requirements. Check with your advisor. 5 More than likely, you won't be able to transfer more than 12 credits or so to a new school. If I were you, Id just stay until you finish. 6 Nope you do not, however each school has their own matriculation requirements. In transferring you may lose credits or you may be required to take additional classes. The best option would be to contact the dean of MIS and discuss the options of doing the required courses at another college, then transfer them back to complete the requirements and get your degree. It is easier than applying and matriculating with another school. Most graduate schools will allow you to transfer 9-12 credits into the curriculum. Good luck 7 The other folks who are advising you to transfer the classes back to your original school are right--that's probably the best plan in your case. The only thing I can add is that graduate programs are more picky about taking transfer credits than undergraduate programs. Some of them seem to believe that only *they* can teach what they teach in the way it needs to be taught. So before you move, make sure that a) your program will take any transfer credits at all (some won't), and b) if you have required courses left to take, that you can take equivalent classes somewhere else that your program will accept. If you can, save your electives for last--they should be easiest to transfer. In any case, you will want to get the classes pre-approved by your old program before you invest the time and energy in taking them anywhere else. To do that, your old school will probably want to see at least a catalog description, and probably a syllabus. |
Thursday, March 8, 2012
What level of expertise should I be at in computers for my age
What level of expertise should I be at in computers for my age?
Hi, I was just curious of what other IT professionals around my age know or are expected to know in the general IT field. I am 23, have a bachelors in computer science, and almost have a masters in management information systems. I have years experience with several programming languages, database architecture, etc. Could someone please share some insight on the typical 23/24 yr old IT professional? Thanks!
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im a 23yr old it computer technician. but i never graduated high school, never got any certifications or secondary education. I am very good with systems and system management. I work for an engineering company for an office of 150 people and im the only IT person there. So umm... you're probably more qualified than me, but i still probably know how to fix a computer faster than you haha. but who knows
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I think the typical 23/24 y.o. IT professional has a 2-year certificate from some place like NIT and doesn't know what the hell he is doing. How you stack up against others your age is not as important as how you stack up against your goals. Where do you want to be on the day you retire? Is that the direction you are going?
Hi, I was just curious of what other IT professionals around my age know or are expected to know in the general IT field. I am 23, have a bachelors in computer science, and almost have a masters in management information systems. I have years experience with several programming languages, database architecture, etc. Could someone please share some insight on the typical 23/24 yr old IT professional? Thanks!
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im a 23yr old it computer technician. but i never graduated high school, never got any certifications or secondary education. I am very good with systems and system management. I work for an engineering company for an office of 150 people and im the only IT person there. So umm... you're probably more qualified than me, but i still probably know how to fix a computer faster than you haha. but who knows
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I think the typical 23/24 y.o. IT professional has a 2-year certificate from some place like NIT and doesn't know what the hell he is doing. How you stack up against others your age is not as important as how you stack up against your goals. Where do you want to be on the day you retire? Is that the direction you are going?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
I am getting ready to start a Master's degree in IT but I have no educational background in IT
I am getting ready to start a Master's degree in IT but I have no educational background in IT...?
I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and have been working in the social services field for the last 6 years. I have been accepted into a Master's program for a Master's of Science in Information Systems and Technology with an emphasis in Computer Security. I feel kind of confident, but of course a little nervous...Is there any site that could give me some crash courses in IT related info??
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Yahoo search is still working.
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make sure the school is accredited firest ands take time out to know the school inside out if there interested in you attending the deeling will hit you if your not fee;ling them or there pushing you into the school then there not for you
I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and have been working in the social services field for the last 6 years. I have been accepted into a Master's program for a Master's of Science in Information Systems and Technology with an emphasis in Computer Security. I feel kind of confident, but of course a little nervous...Is there any site that could give me some crash courses in IT related info??
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Yahoo search is still working.
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make sure the school is accredited firest ands take time out to know the school inside out if there interested in you attending the deeling will hit you if your not fee;ling them or there pushing you into the school then there not for you
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
How to pursue accounting when I already have a BA in Information Systems
How to pursue accounting when I already have a BA in Information Systems?
Hi, I am interested in a career in accounting. I have a Bachelor in Information Systems. I am thinking of 2 options. First going back to school to get another Bachelor in Accounting, Second getting a Master’s in Accounting. Do you think going for a Master in accounting will be ok and easy? I don’t have any experience at all about accounting and I never studied accounting before. I am worry of failing the program because of my 0 knowledge about accounting. So should I go for a Bachelor in accounting or a master in accounting? I would like to know how hard it will be for me to go for a master in accounting? Any advice how I can achieve the above or any options on what I should do? Thank you.
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On it sites are good top links for decisions of your problem http://allinfo10.notlong.com/9AAb2q6
Hi, I am interested in a career in accounting. I have a Bachelor in Information Systems. I am thinking of 2 options. First going back to school to get another Bachelor in Accounting, Second getting a Master’s in Accounting. Do you think going for a Master in accounting will be ok and easy? I don’t have any experience at all about accounting and I never studied accounting before. I am worry of failing the program because of my 0 knowledge about accounting. So should I go for a Bachelor in accounting or a master in accounting? I would like to know how hard it will be for me to go for a master in accounting? Any advice how I can achieve the above or any options on what I should do? Thank you.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
What is the difference between a M.S graduate degree and a Masters graduate degree
| What is the difference between a M.S graduate degree and a Masters graduate degree ? Some colleges and universities in the U.S. name their graduate degrees as M.S in "abc " eg) M.S., in Computer Science, M.S., in Information Technology and M.S., in Software Engineriing while some "only" name these deegrees as Master of "abc" eg) Master of Information Systems, Master of Information Technology and Master of in Software Engineriing What is the difference between between a grduate degree being called as Master of "abc" and M.S in "abc "? Is the difference between those graduate degrees which do not have pre-requisite courses being called as Master of "abc" and those with a requirement of pre-requisite courses calling as M.S in "abc "? Or their is no difference whatsoever in this nomenclature? Its is just a University and College policy to name their particular graduate degree as M.S in "abc " and Master of "abc"? Can anyone throw some light on this? Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 The exact degree requirements will vary slightly depending upon the educational institution itself. Where I went to school you could get a "Master of 'abc'" or a "M.S. of 'abd'". (Note the regular "Masters" was also known as the Masters of Arts degree.) The difference being that the M.S. degree required a few extra courses in the degree plan and these courses were required to be a specific science designated within the degree. In some cases the "M.S." degree requirements were also more involved in the research project. In any case the M.S. degree requirements are generally more demanding than the Masters of Arts degree. 2 Master's degrees fall into various categories, but there are generally 4 or so overarching categories. M.A. Master's of Arts - most fine arts, humanities, and behavioral science degrees (sociology, economics) fall into this category M.S. Master's of Science - most natural science, computer science and sometimes behavioral science (especially applied, like applied psychology or counseling psychology) fall into this category. {just as an aside, some schools, like Johns Hopkins, refers to their M.S. degrees as Sci.M, but for all intents and purposes, its the same} M. Ed - Master's in Education. Meaning you have a degree in one of the Educational disciplines, like...Education, or Special Ed, or Instruction, or Guidance and Counseling, etc. MSW - Master's of Social Work. Having a concentration in that one field. Similarly, an MDiv is a Master's of Divinity, having a concentration in this. So is a Master's in Public Health (MPH). These are considered SPECIALIZED degrees, in fields that aren't arts, science, or education, but sort of a combination. MBA - Master's of Business Administration. Similar to the specialized degree, however, in the working world, an MBA is considered a TERMINAL degree, meaning it is considered the highest one can achieve in a given field {which translates into "more pay". And frankly, it's not true anymore; there are doctorate's in Business Admin, but virtually all of them teach} Other examples of terminal degrees are PhDs, JDs (law degrees), MDs, and (to some degree) MPH {although there are DPHs}. When you get down to it, the difference between a Master's of Information Technology and an M.S. in Information Tech is all semantics; technically a Master's in IT is an MS in IT. Nobody sees you as "more qualified" because you are one or the other. Hope that clarifies it for you. 3 well, the MS has the more general discipline and that it is more broad and quite "hard". on the other hand a Master's degree focuses on specific disciplines to which the specialization is more defined than the MS degree. |
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Do you have to have a prior GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to be excepted for Depaul's Master's in CS, or IS
Do you have to have a prior GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to be excepted for Depaul's Master's in CS, or IS?
Basically do you need a 3.0 or above in your bachelor's degree program in Computer Science or Information Systems in order to be accepted for the Master's degree program?
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Basically do you need a 3.0 or above in your bachelor's degree program in Computer Science or Information Systems in order to be accepted for the Master's degree program?
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Master Degree quality
Master Degree quality.?
Question: I will soon pursue my master degree in Information Systems. My question is, does it matter where the degree come froms? The question concerns with the H1-B 20,000 limit for Master Degree. Would it matter if let's say I got a Master's from University of Phoenix(or Streyer) or somewhere along the lines of Virginia Tech, UVA, or Princeton? Just checking to make sure, since I don't want to go throug the process of going to get a H1 and they deny me because the Masters is not from a well known College/University. Thanks for the quick reply back. It's not about the RESPECT aspect i'm looking for. Especially since I'm mostly in the field of Web Developing/Application and let my portoflio do the talking in my capabilities. Well then I guess as long as the school is accreditted and is allowed to issue master degrees then it's not a issue. Thanks again Sorry Web Developing/Design. Obviously employers will look to see where you got the Masters, but from talking to my supervisors a shiney diploma saying I got a masters doesn't compare to actual proof of online works. Also wanted to add that I got my Bachelors of Bussiness Administration at James Madison (CIS/IT) Looking at colleges such as George Mason ( E-Commerce) and Stratford University (MS in Information Systems) Mostly it's about the cost. GMU would cost double the amount of Stratford. So as long as degree is not in question. CanTexan I'm sorry, but i'm not an idiot. I did manage to graduate from a US Accredited University. So I already know that you need a US employer to sponsor my H1-B. Now second part, you obviously do NOT know the specifics of a F-1 student visa (like how i used the caps, to sound condenscending?). Once I get accepted by the University for the grad program my visa Extends so i am not REQUIRE to leave.
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It's up to the employer to decide. They may care about the accreditation of the education. If there is a critical need for their position to be filled, they may take what they can get.
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Yeah, Masters degrees from coleges know for the program you are Mastering in....U of Pheonix is an online school...NO ReSPECt
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Well you could technically attend an internet school anywhere in the world, so that might not be a good. However I know people who got grad degrees from no name schools and they were issued H-1s.
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Snort. My understanding is that any back of the matchbook advertised program would do, but I hope I'm wrong. Check at uscis.gov. Obviously, it would make a BIG difference in terms of landing a job.
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Hmmm. You (the individual in question) do not get to apply for an H1B. A company must sponsor you for that type of visa; it is both employer- and job-specific. Usually they verify your academic background against US standards in similar instances. For this, having a degree from an accredited insitution (either within the US or abroad) will make their job easier and thus be more likely to result in a job offer to you. That being said - if you're obtaining your degree while you're physically present in the US, you already have to be on some type of student visa classification - which may REQUIRE you to leave the country for a specific period of time before you are allowed to return to the US (either as a tourist or as a potential holder of a work visa). If you're obtaining it through an online program ... do your best to ensure they are an accredited institution before plunking down any cash for courses. EDIT: In response to the addendum to the original query: I realize that any full-time student may remain within the US to continue studies per the following item. "When you enter the United States on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you are a full time student, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America. For a student who has completed the course of studies shown on the I-20, and any authorized practical training, the F-1 student is allowed the following additional time in the U.S. before departure: - an additional 60 days, to prepare for departure from the U.S. or to transfer to another school." However, there *may* also be a requirement associated with the F-1 status that stipulates the individual must leave the US and remains abroad for a minimum period of time after completion of the F-1 program before being eligible to return to the US for employment or other reasons.
Question: I will soon pursue my master degree in Information Systems. My question is, does it matter where the degree come froms? The question concerns with the H1-B 20,000 limit for Master Degree. Would it matter if let's say I got a Master's from University of Phoenix(or Streyer) or somewhere along the lines of Virginia Tech, UVA, or Princeton? Just checking to make sure, since I don't want to go throug the process of going to get a H1 and they deny me because the Masters is not from a well known College/University. Thanks for the quick reply back. It's not about the RESPECT aspect i'm looking for. Especially since I'm mostly in the field of Web Developing/Application and let my portoflio do the talking in my capabilities. Well then I guess as long as the school is accreditted and is allowed to issue master degrees then it's not a issue. Thanks again Sorry Web Developing/Design. Obviously employers will look to see where you got the Masters, but from talking to my supervisors a shiney diploma saying I got a masters doesn't compare to actual proof of online works. Also wanted to add that I got my Bachelors of Bussiness Administration at James Madison (CIS/IT) Looking at colleges such as George Mason ( E-Commerce) and Stratford University (MS in Information Systems) Mostly it's about the cost. GMU would cost double the amount of Stratford. So as long as degree is not in question. CanTexan I'm sorry, but i'm not an idiot. I did manage to graduate from a US Accredited University. So I already know that you need a US employer to sponsor my H1-B. Now second part, you obviously do NOT know the specifics of a F-1 student visa (like how i used the caps, to sound condenscending?). Once I get accepted by the University for the grad program my visa Extends so i am not REQUIRE to leave.
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It's up to the employer to decide. They may care about the accreditation of the education. If there is a critical need for their position to be filled, they may take what they can get.
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Yeah, Masters degrees from coleges know for the program you are Mastering in....U of Pheonix is an online school...NO ReSPECt
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Well you could technically attend an internet school anywhere in the world, so that might not be a good. However I know people who got grad degrees from no name schools and they were issued H-1s.
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Snort. My understanding is that any back of the matchbook advertised program would do, but I hope I'm wrong. Check at uscis.gov. Obviously, it would make a BIG difference in terms of landing a job.
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Hmmm. You (the individual in question) do not get to apply for an H1B. A company must sponsor you for that type of visa; it is both employer- and job-specific. Usually they verify your academic background against US standards in similar instances. For this, having a degree from an accredited insitution (either within the US or abroad) will make their job easier and thus be more likely to result in a job offer to you. That being said - if you're obtaining your degree while you're physically present in the US, you already have to be on some type of student visa classification - which may REQUIRE you to leave the country for a specific period of time before you are allowed to return to the US (either as a tourist or as a potential holder of a work visa). If you're obtaining it through an online program ... do your best to ensure they are an accredited institution before plunking down any cash for courses. EDIT: In response to the addendum to the original query: I realize that any full-time student may remain within the US to continue studies per the following item. "When you enter the United States on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you are a full time student, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America. For a student who has completed the course of studies shown on the I-20, and any authorized practical training, the F-1 student is allowed the following additional time in the U.S. before departure: - an additional 60 days, to prepare for departure from the U.S. or to transfer to another school." However, there *may* also be a requirement associated with the F-1 status that stipulates the individual must leave the US and remains abroad for a minimum period of time after completion of the F-1 program before being eligible to return to the US for employment or other reasons.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Masters in information system management Or MBA ?which is better for electrical and electronic engg undergrad
Masters in information system management Or MBA ?which is better for electrical and electronic engg undergrad?
i have a bit confusion..here its I completed my bachelor degree in Electrical and Electronics Engieering(B.tech). Now i just started doing Masters in information system Management from Keller graduate school of Management. (Blended course both online and in class). Do you think is it better choice for me to go with MISM or MBA ? .After my studies am looking for good paid job. And also i don't have good knowledge about programming. I can still can change my major from MISM To MBA because core courses for MISM has same coure courses which are required for MBA..Please Help regarding this confusion and provide me better soultion Thankyou
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If you are working finish MISM if not go for MBA.
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What you decide depends on your career objective. The MBA is a general business degree training students for top level management positions up to CEO or for those with entrepreneurial objectives of starting their own business. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. Many students avoid a concentration and take a variety of elective subjects to gain a broader background. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree. The Master of Science is a specialized degree in a particular field such as finance, chemistry, accounting, engineering, etc. training students for top level staff and research positions who prefer not to get into general management. The MS typically requires an undergraduate education in the field in which you want the MS, or a closely related field. A finance major does not get an MS in chemistry, and a biology major does not get an MS in accounting. If you want to specialize in a particular field other than business administration, such as finance, marketing, operations management, human resource management, or a non-business field such as public health, or public administration, you should get an MS degree in that specialization. MS programs typically do not require work experience. MBA programs accept students in any undergraduate field. They prefer students who do not have a business background because they give you the business training but they cannot provide the broad background that managers should have. I have taught MBA students with degrees in Music, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and many other fields. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree., Some accept students right out of college if they have good grades and a high GMAT score. Some MBA programs are designed specifically for new college graduates without work experience. But in those programs you don't get the benefit of learning from other students who have work experience. A lot of valuable learning takes place through class interaction. Before you decide on an MBA program explore the Internet for information on available programs. There is a lot of information available. Some sites are limited to specific countries, such as Germany, UK, or Australia. There is a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. The nice thing is that it allows you to find the program that best fits you. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status (look for AACSB accreditation or at least AACSB membership), tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, joint degrees such as MBA/JD, and much more. You can use it to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre-applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. some of the other sites are less comprehensive, but all are useful.
i have a bit confusion..here its I completed my bachelor degree in Electrical and Electronics Engieering(B.tech). Now i just started doing Masters in information system Management from Keller graduate school of Management. (Blended course both online and in class). Do you think is it better choice for me to go with MISM or MBA ? .After my studies am looking for good paid job. And also i don't have good knowledge about programming. I can still can change my major from MISM To MBA because core courses for MISM has same coure courses which are required for MBA..Please Help regarding this confusion and provide me better soultion Thankyou
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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If you are working finish MISM if not go for MBA.
2
What you decide depends on your career objective. The MBA is a general business degree training students for top level management positions up to CEO or for those with entrepreneurial objectives of starting their own business. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. Many students avoid a concentration and take a variety of elective subjects to gain a broader background. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree. The Master of Science is a specialized degree in a particular field such as finance, chemistry, accounting, engineering, etc. training students for top level staff and research positions who prefer not to get into general management. The MS typically requires an undergraduate education in the field in which you want the MS, or a closely related field. A finance major does not get an MS in chemistry, and a biology major does not get an MS in accounting. If you want to specialize in a particular field other than business administration, such as finance, marketing, operations management, human resource management, or a non-business field such as public health, or public administration, you should get an MS degree in that specialization. MS programs typically do not require work experience. MBA programs accept students in any undergraduate field. They prefer students who do not have a business background because they give you the business training but they cannot provide the broad background that managers should have. I have taught MBA students with degrees in Music, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and many other fields. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree., Some accept students right out of college if they have good grades and a high GMAT score. Some MBA programs are designed specifically for new college graduates without work experience. But in those programs you don't get the benefit of learning from other students who have work experience. A lot of valuable learning takes place through class interaction. Before you decide on an MBA program explore the Internet for information on available programs. There is a lot of information available. Some sites are limited to specific countries, such as Germany, UK, or Australia. There is a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. The nice thing is that it allows you to find the program that best fits you. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status (look for AACSB accreditation or at least AACSB membership), tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, joint degrees such as MBA/JD, and much more. You can use it to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre-applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. some of the other sites are less comprehensive, but all are useful.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Information Systems Management or Environmental Management
Information Systems Management or Environmental Management?
Which of these Masters program should I pursue? Which seems a little more prestigious in today's world? I wouldn't mind working in either field but I was wondering just which one was worth the high tuition price? Which one would yield more results and offer more job options? Which one has more reputation?
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Information Systems....You come out making a hell of alot of money right off the bat. A field in high demand. My mom got a AA degree in it in the 70's and she still makes $85,000 a year. Go for it! If you got the brains...pursue it. Good luck!
Which of these Masters program should I pursue? Which seems a little more prestigious in today's world? I wouldn't mind working in either field but I was wondering just which one was worth the high tuition price? Which one would yield more results and offer more job options? Which one has more reputation?
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Information Systems....You come out making a hell of alot of money right off the bat. A field in high demand. My mom got a AA degree in it in the 70's and she still makes $85,000 a year. Go for it! If you got the brains...pursue it. Good luck!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Where should a person with a masters degree (Info Sys - Comp Sci) look for a job in NYC Metro Area
Where should a person with a masters degree (Info Sys - Comp Sci) look for a job in NYC Metro Area?
I have been looking everywhere for a new job. Sites such as Dice, Monster, and CareerBuilder are of no help. I currently work for a large software company, but my career isn't going anywhere there and I want to escape that industry. So if you have advice I'm all ears. 24 yrs old Masters in Information Systems 3 years of Professional Work
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Try talking to someone who works in the Career Services Center at the school you graduated from. Maybe they have some ideas where you can start. The University I graduated from has an advisement center that helps with resumes, interviewing skills and job search help.
I have been looking everywhere for a new job. Sites such as Dice, Monster, and CareerBuilder are of no help. I currently work for a large software company, but my career isn't going anywhere there and I want to escape that industry. So if you have advice I'm all ears. 24 yrs old Masters in Information Systems 3 years of Professional Work
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Try talking to someone who works in the Career Services Center at the school you graduated from. Maybe they have some ideas where you can start. The University I graduated from has an advisement center that helps with resumes, interviewing skills and job search help.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Is it ok to pursue a Master's Degree in a different field than your Bachelor's Degree
Is it ok to pursue a Master's Degree in a different field than your Bachelor's Degree?
I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, and I want to pursue a Master's Degree in Counseling that a university where I live offers. Does this make any sense to do this? How would it work if I did this? How would employers look at it? I'm looking for answers preferrably from people who have actually done this. I'd like to know the pros and cons of it, and what their successes have been. Thanks so much for the help!
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Getting a master's degree in a field entirely different than one's undergraduate major is not uncommon these days.
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Of course you can. People change directions in life all the time. Look into the prerequisites for the counseling program to make sure that you are eligible for admission. Employers will not hold your "previous life" against you. A number of employers, particularly in counseling, prefer people who are a little older, with more direction and experience. So long as you do well in your grad program and internship, and you can obtain strong letters of recommendation, employment will not be a problem. Of course, I'm assuming that the program is accredited, so make sure you look into that as well. Best of luck to you!
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Of course you can...My boss has a Bachelors in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Business Communications (go figure)...so YES...go for it!!
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Of course you can get a different type of Master's degree. Employeers won't look at it negatively and in fact most might hire you hoping you'll be a cheap source of computer insight and knowledge!
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That's what my friend did! He didn't like the undergrad major, so he changed. I think it's called growing up- you know yourself better and that makes you make different decisions. Good luck!
I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, and I want to pursue a Master's Degree in Counseling that a university where I live offers. Does this make any sense to do this? How would it work if I did this? How would employers look at it? I'm looking for answers preferrably from people who have actually done this. I'd like to know the pros and cons of it, and what their successes have been. Thanks so much for the help!
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Getting a master's degree in a field entirely different than one's undergraduate major is not uncommon these days.
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Of course you can. People change directions in life all the time. Look into the prerequisites for the counseling program to make sure that you are eligible for admission. Employers will not hold your "previous life" against you. A number of employers, particularly in counseling, prefer people who are a little older, with more direction and experience. So long as you do well in your grad program and internship, and you can obtain strong letters of recommendation, employment will not be a problem. Of course, I'm assuming that the program is accredited, so make sure you look into that as well. Best of luck to you!
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Of course you can...My boss has a Bachelors in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Business Communications (go figure)...so YES...go for it!!
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Of course you can get a different type of Master's degree. Employeers won't look at it negatively and in fact most might hire you hoping you'll be a cheap source of computer insight and knowledge!
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That's what my friend did! He didn't like the undergrad major, so he changed. I think it's called growing up- you know yourself better and that makes you make different decisions. Good luck!
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