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.
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