MBA / MISM confused choice???
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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
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.
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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