I'm in my late twenties and have quite a few years experience working in IT. Starting to feel that a degree really would be beneficial, even if the first couple of years I'll probably learn stuff I already know. Suggestions on weather you think an IT / Business degree could be the way to go for me? I am leaning towards a three year full time degree, just to get it over and done with. Thanks for your comments.
2006-11-01 04:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by SilverLining 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Working in a job, and learning from a comprehensive text or class are two different things. Both have merit. You have the experience working in IT, but experience alone may keep you from higher or different positions you may want in the future. No education is wasted, no matter what it is. You will likely learn things you did not expect or know from your experience alone. More doors to career opportunities will be there if you have a degree. The difference will be if you work in IT, or if you run the place.
I say ... go for the education. You might also consider a degree in a complementary field, rather than studying something you already know. That too would open more doors for you in the future.
Good Luck!
Sue
2006-11-01 04:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times, degrees are useful in that a lot more positions require some sort of a degree. If you do know a lot about IT, I might look at getting a business degree, possibly with a IT minor. That will make you look very well rounded on your resume, and give you more possibilities for jobs. Also, you might want to look at some job ads for the type of job you'd like to do, and see what the normal requirements are.
2006-11-01 12:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by Drakokat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A degree definitely will give you the edge. Your experience + a degree will give you an advantage. I have heard of many individuals in the IT field who had the experience but no education to back it up & even with many years of service lost their jobs when their company downsized. You are young, make the sacrifice now. You won't be sorry.
2006-11-01 16:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by ELIZABETH B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion the only use of doing a dregree for the sake of having a degree is for the market.
you must decide it depending on what advantages could it bring to you, in terms of speeding up your career, in terms of money, and so on.
personally, i think it just another business :), a very smart one, selling degrees :)
i'm sorry, but i was educated integrally, under public education, and i dont pay for learning.
perhaps it's hard to understand, but i think the whole point it's the other way around. a learning person must be paid for learn and develop.
i don't consider "knowlegde" as a product to be sold. i had never paid to learn something.
2006-11-01 13:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by marumaar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A full degree course is a lot of work and will cost you in time and money, only do it if you can see how it is likely to benefit you. In particular, don't waste your time and money "studying" things you already know, or otherwise taking it easy, make it count.
2006-11-01 17:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
........... something to show for, when you had nothing to do in your life , ...................at a later stage in life perhaps ....................
2006-11-01 12:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by spaceman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋