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MIS or Computer Engineering major ?
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| zeyaoo 2002-09-26, 1:56 am |
| hi, i am very confused. i been going to Junior college for awhile, taking GE classes.
i was planning to go for MIS because simply less math and focus more on Business, which is a good thing. but my dad said there are not much job opening for MIS, is this true. and he also said i should go for engineering major.
if you guys were in my place which major would you go for?
right now. i am A+ and Network+ certified..
thank you | |
| gr33nd4yg1rl 2002-09-26, 3:28 am |
| engineering is a VERY DIFFICULT major, to say the least. you would definitely have to devote a lot of time to your studies. on the other hand, it also can lead to a very high paying position/career.
MIS majors are in demand as their education consists of both business and technology.
i think what's most important is chosing a major that interests you and reflects your goals and skills. | |
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| Engineer also a engineer. It is a good choice, but not everybody can be a engineer major.
It is not a easy major and demanding school work.
Go with your heart what is good for you, it is your life and career.
I try EE and CE, but don't work on me! Guess what CS/IS fit me well.
I suggest to talk to your school counselor and dept advisor.
Good Luck  | |
| rpoerner 2002-09-30, 7:06 pm |
| I highly recommend getting the degree in Computer Engineering. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems. I graduated with a 3.3+ GPA which is decent. I have been looking like crazy for a job and haven't found anything. Out of my graduating class of IT majors (Dec. 2001) only about 5% of them got jobs. I heard that these were pretty much the same statistics for the following Spring Semester graduating class. I have talked to students of other colleges and they have told me the same thing. Of my friends that got degrees only 1 or 2 of them are making in the mid 30k/year the other few of them are making 8-11 bucks and hour! I hear that the students that had computer science degrees, etc. were not having so much trouble finding jobs. They had experience in upper math classes which means alot to employers. Whatever field you decide on make sure that you have at least 2-3 years internship experience and try to get as many certifications as possible. This will help some.
Good Luck Robert | |
| CoffeeFreak 2002-10-01, 9:57 am |
| i wish i could tell the future,,,
but it seems there is alot of strictly business, or computer grads out there, and not many that can do both. Thats why i went with the BS of business in information technology, try and further my horizons.
i think it all depends on what you want to do, stick with it and you will get a good job and enjoy it. | |
| Gundyman 2002-10-04, 9:32 pm |
| I agree, go with your heart and what is the best for you. You might not seem it at the beginning, but you will find it with a guide.
Look for the gudie. Many people didn't know their specialty until late 30's or 40's...
College is a turning point. | |
| jif101 2002-10-09, 4:14 pm |
| If I had it to do all over again, I would have finished my Electrical Engineering degree instead of switching to Computer and Information Science (very similar to the MIS degree). Engineering grads have more math experience and would be more likely to be able to "pick and choose" where they want to go with their degrees. Just because you get a CE degree doesn't mean you need to be a CE "in real life" -- but it would certainly make getting a job easier!!
Good luck!  | |
| bmckenzie 2002-10-11, 6:29 am |
| After being in the IT Industry 10 years and still being young (28) I have decided to go back and get my BS in Business Management and MIS. It seems to be the next logical step for anyone to break into a management role without already being at a company for 5 or 6 years. Anyone agree? | |
| youngcpuguru 2002-10-12, 11:31 am |
| If I were you I would go for the engineering degree. The market looks bad right now but it will change soon and you will qualified to make big bucks. I am doing a bachelor/master program which takes a little longer but since the market is not all that great right now what does an extra year hurt. In December I will be graduating with a bachelor of science in computer engineering and a master of engineering in electrical engineering and I will have the option of teaching at the university level but I already have a job offer for well into the six figures.
An engineering degree with an MBA can be hot as well.
Do your research!!! | |
| pseudocyber 2002-10-21, 11:41 am |
| My humble opinion,
A BA in MIS/CIS pulling in $30K's is realistic. Especially with no experience. The days of HIGH $$$ jobs are mostly over with the "dot com bubble" which was also an "IT Salary" bubble, IMHO.
I have a BA in International Relations, 6 yrs. experience, and Certs listed to left and am employed as a Network Engineer in the mid $60's.
I would like to "break into" management and am pursuing an MBA in Technology Mangement.
HTH! | |
| Crutch 2002-10-26, 8:07 am |
| Really, it depends on you. If your not a math person (you can learn it, if you really want to), then maybe a MIS degree is for you. Sure, a EE degree will go far, but what is it that you really want to do?
I myself have a BS in Business/Info Systems. I started my degree well after most people, not graduating until I was 36. I had had 6 years of experience on mainframe systems in the US Navy, then went to work for a manufacturing firm that paid for my college. I knew that engineering was not what I wanted to do. I graduated in 1999 and promptly got a job as a Network Technician. Since then, I've worked as a Network Consultant and recently accepted a position as a Infrastructure Manager. I manage System Admin, PC Support and Help Desk areas. While I enjoyed the hands-on aspect, I really enjoyed the people/client interaction and business processes more.
Also, I am into my second year of an MBA with a focus on Technology Management.
So, I guess it really depends on what you want to do. If you're really into customization/designing, then choose an Engineering degree. If business process/support is what you desire then choose MIS. But remember, and engineering degree will get you more money at first and probably more jobs.
Good luck in your decision! | |
| CoffeeFreak 2002-10-29, 5:52 pm |
| I say do what you want to do, i have always been good with math and just last week i changed my major.....
i'm doing computer science now
calculus II and III here i come  | |
| neuralfx 2002-10-30, 6:51 pm |
| Do you want to be in business or technology? It depends what you want to do, I don't think the math thing is something that should stop you. I'm a math major myself though ..
-neural |
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