Taqwus
10-18-2004, 11:26 PM
I am almost finished my BS in Business Systems Information Technology and I have a choice between 2 Master Degrees to choose from
One is Master of Information Systems/Management
Description
The Master of Information Systems/Management (MIS/M) program
focuses on information technology theory and its application in realworld
business opportunities and challenges. The program provides
current theory and knowledge of essential information technology.
Courses examine a broad range of information technology resources,
emphasizing the management of such resources in order to meet organizational
challenges and goals. The program has five main threads:
Business systems analysis and design, programming, databases, networks
and telecommunications, and the web.
The MIS emphasis in management does not require a prior business
degree, but includes essential business content required for successful
mastery in a business environment.
Graduates of the MIS program are expected to work successfully in a
variety of information system and technology environments. They will
provide leadership and management skills in the development, support
and strategic execution of information systems and technology to
support business objectives. Graduates will also maximize the effectiveness
of physical, financial, and human resources in day-to-day
operations. They will be effective communicators within their organizations,
applying the principles of the systems development life cycle,
understanding the interrelationship of business and information technology
and utilizing it to solve business problems. Successful graduates
will be aware of environmental factors, functional relationships,
and business issues that affect information technology decisions, as
well as understand the dynamic nature of technology and the need to
maintain current knowledge.
The other is Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
Description
The Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
(MBA/TM) is designed to enhance the management skills needed to
function effectively within a technology organization. "Technical" is
defined to be much broader than computer information systems and
technology. It includes engineering, pharmaceutical, chemical, and
other technical enterprises. The program is dedicated to the linkage
of technical and business cultures as integrated functions
of the technology-based organization. The MBA/TM specialization
is based upon courses in management of R&D and innovation,
technology transfer in the global economy, and the Seminar in
Technology Management.
The College of Graduate Business has created interactive, multimedia,
case-based simulations that place students in real-world environments
and require them to apply critical thinking skills to decisionmaking
situations. Each simulation offers learners the opportunity to
identify the information required to solve the problem, assess alternative
solutions, and receive feedback on their choices.
The MBA/TM consists of 45 credit hours. Thirty-six credit hours constitute
the core curriculum and nine additional credit hours complete the
MBA/TM program. The core begins with the three-credit, six-workshop
prerequisite—Managerial Communication and Ethics—designed to
build strategies for success in the program. The remainder of the core
courses focus on using quantitative analysis to formulate and validate
business decisions and using critical-thinking skills in solving business
problems.
The final three courses allow students to customize their degree program
in the technology management specialization by focusing on current
developments, business problems, or issues relative to technology
management. The principle outcome will be the completion of a
master’s project introduced in the first of the three specialization
courses. The project is completed and presented in the final course of
the program.
Right now I have about 4 years IT experience, mostly doing special projects or long term deployments
I really have no Managerial experince aside from being team leads for small 5 man teams
I have taken my first buisiness stlye course, Critical Thinking. I did find the class real intersting and have learned a lot of stuff
What I am wondering; is which one will help me further. I am not looking for a 90k job. I am just hoping that my BS will get me in a door and the Masters degree will help me get promoted
One is Master of Information Systems/Management
Description
The Master of Information Systems/Management (MIS/M) program
focuses on information technology theory and its application in realworld
business opportunities and challenges. The program provides
current theory and knowledge of essential information technology.
Courses examine a broad range of information technology resources,
emphasizing the management of such resources in order to meet organizational
challenges and goals. The program has five main threads:
Business systems analysis and design, programming, databases, networks
and telecommunications, and the web.
The MIS emphasis in management does not require a prior business
degree, but includes essential business content required for successful
mastery in a business environment.
Graduates of the MIS program are expected to work successfully in a
variety of information system and technology environments. They will
provide leadership and management skills in the development, support
and strategic execution of information systems and technology to
support business objectives. Graduates will also maximize the effectiveness
of physical, financial, and human resources in day-to-day
operations. They will be effective communicators within their organizations,
applying the principles of the systems development life cycle,
understanding the interrelationship of business and information technology
and utilizing it to solve business problems. Successful graduates
will be aware of environmental factors, functional relationships,
and business issues that affect information technology decisions, as
well as understand the dynamic nature of technology and the need to
maintain current knowledge.
The other is Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
Description
The Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
(MBA/TM) is designed to enhance the management skills needed to
function effectively within a technology organization. "Technical" is
defined to be much broader than computer information systems and
technology. It includes engineering, pharmaceutical, chemical, and
other technical enterprises. The program is dedicated to the linkage
of technical and business cultures as integrated functions
of the technology-based organization. The MBA/TM specialization
is based upon courses in management of R&D and innovation,
technology transfer in the global economy, and the Seminar in
Technology Management.
The College of Graduate Business has created interactive, multimedia,
case-based simulations that place students in real-world environments
and require them to apply critical thinking skills to decisionmaking
situations. Each simulation offers learners the opportunity to
identify the information required to solve the problem, assess alternative
solutions, and receive feedback on their choices.
The MBA/TM consists of 45 credit hours. Thirty-six credit hours constitute
the core curriculum and nine additional credit hours complete the
MBA/TM program. The core begins with the three-credit, six-workshop
prerequisite—Managerial Communication and Ethics—designed to
build strategies for success in the program. The remainder of the core
courses focus on using quantitative analysis to formulate and validate
business decisions and using critical-thinking skills in solving business
problems.
The final three courses allow students to customize their degree program
in the technology management specialization by focusing on current
developments, business problems, or issues relative to technology
management. The principle outcome will be the completion of a
master’s project introduced in the first of the three specialization
courses. The project is completed and presented in the final course of
the program.
Right now I have about 4 years IT experience, mostly doing special projects or long term deployments
I really have no Managerial experince aside from being team leads for small 5 man teams
I have taken my first buisiness stlye course, Critical Thinking. I did find the class real intersting and have learned a lot of stuff
What I am wondering; is which one will help me further. I am not looking for a 90k job. I am just hoping that my BS will get me in a door and the Masters degree will help me get promoted