Posted by I am trying to decide between an MBA specializing in Information Technology Management or a MSIT (masters of science in Information Technology) specializing in Project Management. I have a BBA in Computer Information Systems and have worked for roughly 3-4 years as a project manager in IT. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons of both. It seems that with the MS you can take your PMP immediately after it, however you are very specialized in IT, whereas with an MBA I think you can do the same jobs but also be eligible for a lot of other jobs as well (because it is a masters of business at it’s core). I really enjoy IT but I don’t want to limit myself by going with the MS if the MBA in IT management is basically the same thing. Any experienced professionals or professors out there that can lend some advice. I am going to online school so there “enrollment counselors” aka salesmen really don’t have any real world practical advice.
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My background is similar and I got the MBA. MSIT is great if you want to stay in project management or technical areas, but if you can see yourself in upper management (director/CIO) the information you learn in an MBA (finance and accounting, strategic management, etc) will be really helpful.
decide by choosing the highest paid employment in the particular field you want to study, so it may worth cost of your study. . .
My advice would be to not pidgeonhole yourself. Take the broader option. . . you never know what life will throw at you in 10, 20 or 30 years time, so stay as versatile as possible (but still very much qualified).
Also, friends of mine and friends of friends. . . many have jobs in areas which aren’t their area of study, but are more ‘parrallel’ to their area of study. You’ve been in the workforce so you’d know that out in the real world, it’s unpredictable – so I’d recommend you make yourself adaptable to change!!
Take the more expansive option and take as many electives in the other area as possible.