Multiple Bachelors in IT, CS, etc.

Discussion in 'IT and Computer-Related Degrees' started by firstmode4c, Oct 28, 2004.

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  1. firstmode4c

    firstmode4c Member

    Do you think there is value in multiple Bachelors Degrees in Computer fields?

    Either Similar degrees, say 2 degrees in Information Technology or 2 different degree's say Information Technology and Computer Security and Forensics or Information technology and Data Communications Systems Technology (currently headed towards)?

    I was just wondering. I know that Work experience even in the low level, with a degree, along with Certifications from Major Vendors such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, Sun, Oracle, Etc usually equals out to a great resume and portfolio, but does the inclusion of a second bachelors degree really matter as much?

    I am Currently Heading towards a Bachelors of Data Communications System Technology from ITT Tech, and am very interested in the Information Networking and Telecommunications Bachelors or Masters over at Fort Hays University.

    http://www.fhsu.edu/int/telecomm/courserequirements.shtml

    I would like to take that degree just for additional life training and education in my field of cellular telecommunications.

    Should I press on and go after a Master's degree in the same named program? I feel like the classes listed for this bachelors degree are very interesting and am very interested in pursuing them, but do not know if that is a waste of time if I already have a bachelors degree.

    Also, Sometimes I do not think I have the stuff to get through a Masters Degree. I have a friend that is going to the University of Illinois for an MBA who has a great work ethic and very smart person, but it is killing him to get through it. Sometimes I am not sure if I have that push to get through a program like that, but would love to cover the material in the Bachelors.
     
    firstmode4c, Oct 28, 2004
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  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I'm finishing a Bachelor's at Charter Oak in Information Systems and wouldn't consider another undergraduate degree, especially a technical one. For a similar amount of time and money I can go on for a Master's -- that's an easy choice! Besides, I expect that once one has a Bachelor's, that particular checkbox for the HR department is satisfied.

    I plan to use my Master's as an opportunity to specialize. I like Fort Hays too, and probably will go for their Master's in instructional technology. If I were a hard core networking guy I'd consider that Australian Master's that let you transfer in MCSE 2003 as half the program.

    It's your choice, but surely there's a graduate program out there that will interest you more than another Bachelor's?

    -=Steve=-
     
    SteveFoerster, Oct 28, 2004
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  3. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    An option might be either undergraduate or graduate certificates in some specialty or other. You get the concentrated study in the specialty without the additional requirements of a degree.
     
    decimon, Oct 28, 2004
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  4. etech

    etech New Member

    once a bachelor degree holder always a bachelor degree holder (provided is a recognized and legit one) . I would go for Masters after I am done with my BSCS.
     
    etech, Oct 28, 2004
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  5. Splas

    Splas New Member

    Get a masters, forget about another bachelor unless it is in a field you need a specific major in to get into a grad school program.

    One BA/BS is probably all you'll ever be able to put down on an application anyway.
     
    Splas, Oct 28, 2004
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