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Considering MSC - advice

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  • 24-07-2008 12:21pm
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    HBK
    Closed Accounts Posts: 411 ✭✭


    hI gUYS,

    I have 3years work experience behind me and I am consideirng going back to college to do a fulltime one year MSC somethin IT related...

    Im just wondering, how worth it...it really is?
    Like with an MSC, job offers would offer better wages?
    Or after 3 years experience,should experience be enough and an MSC not make much of a differnece for me careerwise?

    I guess im looking for adivce from those who have done the working thing for a while, then went back for MSC,have you found much of a difference after completling one?


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    HBK wrote: »
    hI gUYS,

    I have 3years work experience behind me and I am consideirng going back to college to do a fulltime one year MSC somethin IT related...

    Im just wondering, how worth it...it really is?
    Like with an MSC, job offers would offer better wages?
    Or after 3 years experience,should experience be enough and an MSC not make much of a differnece for me careerwise?

    I guess im looking for adivce from those who have done the working thing for a while, then went back for MSC,have you found much of a difference after completling one?

    I did an MSc part time and I don't really think it was worth it. For my former career in lecturing, yes, but in general industry, no.

    Some employers do take it into account, some don't. I personally don't believe it will make a major difference to your wages.

    I would put my energy into industry certifications, such as the Microsoft exams. I am currently doing the Oracle certification.


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    damnyanks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,276 ✭✭✭damnyanks


    Most wont take it into account and if they do they'd only do it for entry level positions.


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    petergfiffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭petergfiffin


    I've had to recruit/interview people for IT positions (different types) and have to say a masters doesn't make any difference, experience is what really counts. If you did want to do a masters though I'd say think about something with more of a business focus if your degree is in IT as long-term it'll help you to have a more "rounded" background, failing that do a masters in something you really want to do


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