Sunday, April 1, 2012

Should I return to school for Master degree


Should I return to school for Master degree?
I have a Bachelor's degree in Tech Management. I currently have a full time job however not in my career field. There are not many opening, of course, due to the economy. I am considering enrolling for Masters degree in Management Info Systems, in the meantime or should I wait it out until the economy gets better and more job opportunities are available.
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers

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1
Yes. A Master degre always looks best on a job application.


2
Yes, with the economy the way it is now is the time. A Bachelor's degree does not hold the same weight in the job market that it used to ten years ago. A Master's degree will open new doors for you. Do it now so you will not regret later.


3
I say yes. I'm doing the same thing. the requirements are more demanding especially with this economy.


4
1. Can you afford to pay for a graduate degree? Financial aid is only in the form of loans..not grants for graduate school. 2. Will a graduate degree make you more marketable? 3. Will THIS graduate degree make you more marktetable? 4. Does the school you want to attend have a good reputation and strong alumni/placement offices to assist you in future job searches? 5. Are those future job opportunities related to a graduate degree in MIS? 6. Could you become more marketable now by completing specific skill certification courses to expand your knowledge - and - get a faster ROI.(return on investment) 7. If you go to grad school, how long will it take you to recoup your investment in the form of real salary dollars? If the majority of your answers are yes, then consider going for the graduate degree. If you don't know the answers, then you need to do more research. Some professions do like graduate degrees, but IT is tricky...job opportunities often have less to do with your level of degree as it has to do with your skill level.

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