pursuing Masters in CS or MIS?
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
Look at the different programs/courses available and decide what you like better.
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
The questions are: do you like managing others? do you like having the extra responsibility? do you mind not coding for more than a 50% a day? do you have a problem being managed by someone else? do you like dealing with the same human inefficiencies day after day? If yes to 2 or more, go for a manager position. [update] to me you sounds like a real coder/developer should, one with passion for what he does [update]
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
HR stops reading at the word Master's, heck they won't even read long enough to determine if it is in Arts or Sciences. Pick the one you like the best or the one you think will give you the most impact for application in where you want to be in five years and go for it.
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
I have primarily a programming background and decided to get my Master in IT project management. It covers all aspects of the areas that I enjoy, both networking and software development so I think it gives me the best of both worlds. Development, systems design, and the management skills to manage a project.
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HR stops reading at the word Master's, heck they won't even read long enough to determine if it is in Arts or Sciences. Pick the one you like the best or the one you think will give you the most impact for application in where you want to be in five years and go for it.
Need custom software developed? I do C# development and consulting all over the United States. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane
Really? I ought to apply for a job in North America then ;)
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
If you are very good at programming and you have 3 years of exp after bachelors. You don’t have to go for the masters. And as you are from India you cannot work (even part time) while you are studying. So, why you want to spend 2 more years. Instead, learn some new technology by yourself (or get some Microsoft certification, HR people have very much influence for these certifications). It’s always good to have a masters degree but in your case, to become a project manager you need more exp, not a masters degree. Just keep up the good work and wait for a while, you will become a project manager in the company. Project managers are just more exp people then average developers with little bit of managerial/collaborative skills, not (always) with the higher level of education. If you were just passed-out from bachelors, I will always recommend you for masters. But now after 3 years. I think, don’t change the track. This is just an opinion. :)
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Really? I ought to apply for a job in North America then ;)
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The really should look close but they don't. A Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline in the States can take 5 years. Whereas many Bachelor of Art's are 3 or 4 years depending on effort.
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The really should look close but they don't. A Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline in the States can take 5 years. Whereas many Bachelor of Art's are 3 or 4 years depending on effort.
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That's standard I believe internationally unless you took advanced placement credits or their equivalent at high school. My ECE degree took 5 years and my Masters of Science took another 2 years (I finish in a month or so).
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That's standard I believe internationally unless you took advanced placement credits or their equivalent at high school. My ECE degree took 5 years and my Masters of Science took another 2 years (I finish in a month or so).
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I got into the Foundation Series while Forward the Foundation was out of print. It was such a fun hobby locating that book, this was in the 90's so the Internet was barely even capitalized. The book is probably the largest science fiction tie in in history.
Need custom software developed? I do C# development and consulting all over the United States. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane
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I got into the Foundation Series while Forward the Foundation was out of print. It was such a fun hobby locating that book, this was in the 90's so the Internet was barely even capitalized. The book is probably the largest science fiction tie in in history.
Need custom software developed? I do C# development and consulting all over the United States. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane
I was introduced to the Foundation series the same time I was introduced to the Xanth series (Piers Anthony) this was back in 91 or 92 and I have my Home room teacher Miss Sara Fulara (she was also my chemistry teacher). I fell in love with SF then and I'm an avid lover of the genre till now (and both series as well). Asimov in particular has a special place in my heart for being such a visionary.
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
In 11 years in this business I've only ever met 2 people who got a masters they paid for themselves, the other half dozen got it either paid in full or significantly subsidized. And of those 2 only 1 thought it was beneficial afterwards. None of them were ever my PM or even a tech lead. In fact I've been a tech lead to someone more educated than me. If it's management you intend to jump to (1) get more experience (2) get an MBA / Business degree, not another techie degree (3) make sure you're up to the task. Being able to code has nothing to do with it. Managing people is it's own discipline.
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If you are very good at programming and you have 3 years of exp after bachelors. You don’t have to go for the masters. And as you are from India you cannot work (even part time) while you are studying. So, why you want to spend 2 more years. Instead, learn some new technology by yourself (or get some Microsoft certification, HR people have very much influence for these certifications). It’s always good to have a masters degree but in your case, to become a project manager you need more exp, not a masters degree. Just keep up the good work and wait for a while, you will become a project manager in the company. Project managers are just more exp people then average developers with little bit of managerial/collaborative skills, not (always) with the higher level of education. If you were just passed-out from bachelors, I will always recommend you for masters. But now after 3 years. I think, don’t change the track. This is just an opinion. :)
I had the same idea that there can be not much benefit in going for masters after 3 years, but the economy slowing down is driving me nuts. seems my career is stagnating, and not able to get the role which I otherwise deserve, and the credit for this squarely goes to recession. (this is as per my manager)
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I have primarily a programming background and decided to get my Master in IT project management. It covers all aspects of the areas that I enjoy, both networking and software development so I think it gives me the best of both worlds. Development, systems design, and the management skills to manage a project.
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The questions are: do you like managing others? do you like having the extra responsibility? do you mind not coding for more than a 50% a day? do you have a problem being managed by someone else? do you like dealing with the same human inefficiencies day after day? If yes to 2 or more, go for a manager position. [update] to me you sounds like a real coder/developer should, one with passion for what he does [update]
xacc.ide
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I have done my Bachelors in Computer Science, and for the past 3 years I am working as a software developer in a big tech company. I am extremely good at my job, and love coding, designing, etc. You could say that I am among the top 5% performer in my company among my peers. however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters. However, I am not able to decide whether I should pursue masters in CS or MIS. Though I love coding, something inside me tells me that MIS would give me managerial training as well, and that is where I would like to give the direction to my career. I do not want to become Business Analyst, but probably something on the line of Project Manager. So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
rohans84 wrote:
however due to the current economic scenario it seems that my career is stagnating so I have decided to go for masters.
Unless you are doing it purely for yourself, you might want to find out if it will actually benefit you. For example, the company I work for recoginzes neither certifications nor advanced degrees. Fortunately I did both for myself, not to get ahead.
rohans84 wrote:
So what should be better - pursuing MS in CS or MIS?
Mine is in Computer Science. I had no desire to study business-related stuff.
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so do u mean MS in IT Project Management or there is some other degree available? could you suggest good university?