I want to work with information technology but use business concepts as well.?

Question

I already have an associate's degree in business administration. Should I go for a bachelor's in business administration with a concentration in information technology or a bachelor's in information technology only?

Answer 1

I can tell you having worked in the IT world that you need to make up your mind now on some aspects of your career. Do you want to move up the ladder in a Management portion of IT or do you want to move up the ladder in a Technical Portion? I came to a crossroads and had to decide that. I did not have an IT degree but did have a Business Administration degree. I never really thought about getting into the IT world but I fell into it by happenstance. If your analytical in thinking, then you should do well in IT no matter what type of degree you have.
If you want to get into business concepts and IT, a growing field is SAP. www.sap.com There are many components in SAP and many large companies are utilizing this now. It did me well and I had to make a decision if I want to move towards management or technical. Many IT people had only business degrees. The question becomes, do you want to get technically advanced, then go towards the IT degree. If you want to be well-rounded, then the business degree with concentration in IT is your best bet. Good luck.

Answer 2

I hold a MBA with a concentration in Information Systems and Microsoft Certification. I work as a network admin. However, I work closely with senior managers who are business people. The business degree with a IS concentration may serve you well.

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So, what to expect if you're currently an IT worker?

Diane Morello, a vice president and research director at Gartner, predicts that those who remain in the field will become "IT versatilists, equally at ease with technical and business issues." Travis of AMR Research calls them 50/50 professionals. Fairchild Semiconductor's Watkins brings up a similar picture: "The IT cohort of the future has to be a good technologist and protector of technology, but also be a savvy businessperson

Answer 3

The Business Admin with IT will give you the most chance of a business based IT role. Seniou roles in IT require good business skills as well. Look at going into business analysis - this will use your business skills.

Answer 4

How about a communications degree - it can deal with both business and technical aspects.

Answer 5

You could always get your Microsoft, SQL, Sysco, etc certifications, get a marketing degree, and become a webmaster/network admin for a company to sell products.