Online CIS Degree?
Q: I know this question is off-topic, being more education related than
programming related, I am hoping to get some feedback on education for
switching from a management career to a programming/systems management
career.
I am going to be entering the online Masters in Information Systems at
Drexel University in the Spring:
http://www.cis.drexel.edu/grad/OnlineMSIS/
My father was listening to NPR the other day, and suggested that it
might be either a) required or b) a waste of time to get an advanced
degree because with the proliferation of online degrees the value of
the peice of paper they are written on is worth less (not worthless).
A:IMHO of course:
a).an advanced degree is hardly required to get a good job.
b). an advanced degree is hardly a waste of time
c). any degree that doesn't require a substantial amount of time in a
classroom is "worth" much less than one that does (see comments below).
d). don't bother with an advanced degree if you want it for better job
ops, only get it if you want a better education.
regarding comment c - if all youre doing is essentially learning on
your own, then why bother with the "degree program" ? learn on your
own and save your money
i agree, if you have to actually spend time in a classroom in an
academic environment.
call it what you will - personally, i barely consider the value of "an
online degree" (graduate or not) when evaluating an application.