2 Master Degrees(MBA)?

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Hi, I currently have a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in CIS. I am currently studying for an MS in CIS. Is it worthwhile to also go for the MBA (some courses may be waived)? I am currently in the I.T. field and don't plan on getting in management in the near future. Also money and time is an issue. Thanks

A second master's degree is probably not going to help you much. Your BSBA has given you a good background in management and your CIS graduate program has given you extended knowledge of CIS. So, you are well prepared to work in CIS and eventually hold leadership positions in CIS. And your bachelors has enough business management training to let you get into other areas of business besides CIS. It probably won't ever be necessary for you to get an MBA, and if it ever is, long term, your employer will probably pay for it. I would say to take your BSBA and MS and get to work.

I would say yes. Since MS in CIS is less technical then a MS in CS, then you are probably more interested in things like project management and infrastucture (not putting you down, but you are not going to be a hard core java programmer). An MBA will help you in this area and it might even help you get into a financial company (that will pay 2x what anyone else pays)

2 Master Degrees(MBA)?

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