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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope! Look into devops cyber security cloud computing webservices open source architecturing

Thsoe are all fine but guess who manages them? People with IS degrees.

And guess who r the first one to loose jobs and have the hardest time finding the next one. We don't need no stinking managers. I kid...lol

oops...pardon the spelling, haven't had my morning coffee....

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope! Look into devops cyber security cloud computing webservices open source architecturing

Thsoe are all fine but guess who manages them? People with IS degrees.

And guess who r the first one to loose jobs and have the hardest time finding the next one. We don't need no stinking managers. I kid...lol

Anonymous wrote:Nope! Look into devops cyber security cloud computing webservices open source architecturing

Thsoe are all fine but guess who manages them? People with IS degrees.

Anonymous wrote:no.no.no. MSIS is for idiots....only MSCS or MSEE.

Wrong, wrong, wrong. I have a BS in IS from a top-25 school. The CS people and EE people become software developers. The IS people manage them. The CS people just aren't that good at dumbing down concepts to present to management.

I would generally agree with poster from 14:02. Where my main issue with information systems is that it's too general, unless you make sure to take certain courses along a certain track.

Keep in mind that I have a preference for more technical/in the weeds type of positions.

In your case though, already working in data management (although this could mean a wide variety of things) and assuming that you don't already have a formal education/training in the IT field, I think a Masters degree in Information Systems will definitely help you. It will at the very least open more opportunities where a masters degree is preferred and give you a solid foundation and bigger view on how things work.

Nope! Look into devops cyber security cloud computing webservices open source architecturing

At GW? My DH finished his last spring. Hasn't made much of a difference yet but he seems to think it might in the future.

no.no.no. MSIS is for idiots....only MSCS or MSEE.

I'm en route with the MSIS -- 4 more classes to go -- and yes, it has secured me a better, new job within the last two weeks. New employer saw it as a perk: willing to learn new skills, multitasking ability, etc. However, yes, I have some work experience in the field already too. Also, earn a PMP or CSM certification concurrently or shortly after you wrap up the MSIS degree (that's my plan anyway). OP, is this a career switch for you?

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Anonymous wrote:Do you know / have anything to share about this degree? Does anyone have one, and what has your experience been after getting it? Do you feel it's made a big difference in the job market / opened up doors career-wise?

do you currently work in IT? if you do have IT experience- it might help with some opportunities but I think it depends on your current experience and where the degree is from.

Yes, currently in IT. I did IT sales for a long time and am now more on the data management side. I'd like to move up / expand my options though

Anonymous wrote:I have a good friend who has a masters in Information Systems, and she has NO trouble getting high paying jobs. It definitely seems like a worthwhile degree to me.

This is encouraging, thank you!

I have a good friend who has a masters in Information Systems, and she has NO trouble getting high paying jobs. It definitely seems like a worthwhile degree to me.

Yes, yes, yes.

Anonymous wrote:Do you know / have anything to share about this degree? Does anyone have one, and what has your experience been after getting it? Do you feel it's made a big difference in the job market / opened up doors career-wise?

do you currently work in IT? if you do have IT experience- it might help with some opportunities but I think it depends on your current experience and where the degree is from.

Do you know / have anything to share about this degree? Does anyone have one, and what has your experience been after getting it? Do you feel it's made a big difference in the job market / opened up doors career-wise?