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.
Monday, October 15, 2012
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.
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