What are prospects after an MBA for doing it directly after MS in computer science with no pror work experence
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What are your prospects of getting any job, or a job that you have in your sights?\n\nThere is no reason why you shouldn't get an appropriate job, it is merely a matter of you knowing what job it is you are after and persisting until you get it...any little jobs you do on the way there should support your main aim...i.e. give you experience that fleshes out your academic skills.
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well if you don't like programming then you should choose some other specialisation like testing or quality assurance.\nBut if you are not interested in computers then you should go for MBA, and remember one thing an MBA from a good institute is far better than MCA form any institute.\nEven if you start you life as a programmer or coder there will be one stage where you feel that i should now manage projects rather than coding them, then you will feel the need of MBA.\nS/W life is really boring and there are not much challenges.
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Females have as much scope as males have in IT industry. If you wish to do MBA, specialization in Systems is the right thing to choose - it will enable you to take up a career in IT/computers. I think MBA(Systems) is the best bet.
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M.Sc IT and M.Sc Computer science does have scope in the IT industry..there are a lot of people joining the company i work with M.Sc degrees in IT or computer science...but what I have sen about thier resumes is that they also had certifications in specific domains.The most favored certification was Oracle certified professional ,other preferred certifications were sun microsystems java certifications. .NET and linux administration .I am guessing you are a fresher out of college so I would recommend working on one certification well.If possible you can also go for training in testing tools and unix which have a lot of demand nowdays
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Bcom Entrepreneurship and then go post graduate with an MBA
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They are very different.  Depending on your goals, either one could have better long term benefits.\n\nThe best universities also depend on your goals and focus.  Generally:\n\nMS in Computer - probably MIT, CalTech, Stanford, UC Berkeley.\nMBA - UPenn (Wharton), Harvard, Chicago.\n\nYou need a student visa.  For business school you need GMAT.  I'm not sure what you need for MS in CS, probably GRE.
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MBA is a masters degree in business administration. Most people pursue this degree after 3-7 years of work experience for career advancement or industry/functional-move. Usually both paths would lead to a significant pay increase.  You will also introduce yourself to a business social circle, which tends to help you with your career as well.
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I have my MBA because I thought I was going to move to NYC and work in advertising. My life changed, I never worked in the field and probably won't. I am relying on my undergrad degree as an art major now. The courses you will take when you seek an MBS fall in what I think is common sense. However, if you want to move up in the business world, that peice of paper means alot.
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It depends what kind of role you want in software.  I also received my MS in computer science, but I wanted to take a more business active role, so I pursued an MBA.  I wouldn't trade it for the world.  But realize, that if you love to code and do architectural design, then you should stick with what you love, and an MBA won't help.  If you want to take a role at the general manager level or above (anything in strategy, marketing, planning, etc) then an MBA is priceless.  There are some stupid people with MBA's, but don't judge the MBA by a few stupid people.\n\nSo in sum:  First, your career is only good if you are pursuing something you enjoy.  So if a purely technical role is your passion, stay where you are.  If you have a passion for the business itself, beyond the pure technical aspects, then go for the MBA so that you can succeed with your passion.
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If you're looking for an MBA, they usually require you to have fulltime work experience anyway. Generally, the minimum is 2+ years of work. Other Master's degrees may not require the experience, but I do suggest you try to get at least 1 year of work under your belt before pursuing anything beyond your Bachelor's. \n\n2 Reasons:\n\n1) You may not like your first job and realize the industry is not a good career path you want for the longterm. \n\n2) Fulltime employees receive benefits, some of which include tuition reimbursement. Why not use your employer's money instead of your own?
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I've known people who obtained MBAs and those who obtained Masters degrees.\n\nAsk these questions of yourself:\n-Are you good with numbers?\n-Do you prefer working with numbers or mechanical objects/tools?\n-Do you want to manage *people* or *projects*?\n-Will you have a good command of the language where you will have your job?\nIf all of these are true, the MBA is a good program for you.\n\nIf you are better with projects than with people, (that is, you prefer to build things rather than manage people) then the Masters degree is better.  One thing to consider:  your future employer should say what Masters degree and what thesis they want, and *how much more* they will pay you if you get it.  \n\nIf they will only pay 3% more per year, don't get the Masters degree.  I know many engineers that obtained the Masters degree and can't find jobs, or are underpaid - a BS degree is enough. \n\nA PhD degree will pay much more, but even then, only if the employer is willing to give you the job.  It is up to you to confirm that the job will be high paying *BEFORE* you get the graduate degree.\n\nP.S. I apologize for the comments of the first answerer - he is worried he will lose his job to someone who is willing to work hard to get an advanced degree.  He is correct that a college graduate must have excellent communication skills to get respect in the working world.
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One-way to kick-start a career is to take a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). With the speed of business activities accelerating in the global marketplace, people need to be more commercially aware than ever. The MBA qualification is the well- established route to gain the necessary skills and knowledge.\n\nThe MBA aims to build on the foundations of work experience and, by providing new skills and knowledge, to enable the student to make the transition to a higher level of responsibility. MBA students typically will have made significant career progression for a number of years after their first degree. They should have an in-depth knowledge of either a function or role and a specific industry sector\n\nMany of those who decide to take an MBA have achieved their initial career goals. They may have qualified professionally or have reached a position of significant responsibility. However, although they may be knowledgeable within a certain role or industry, their immediate career options are limited. New skills are needed if they are to progress to positions of greater responsibility and increase the scope of their career options. The MBA, as a general management qualification, offers a wider range of options than any other alternative postgraduate qualification.\n\nOne of the most important functions of the Association of MBAs is providing quality control by validating MBA-awarding bodies through a system of accreditation. Currently 37 of the 118 business schools in the UK have programmes that are accredited by the Association of MBAs.\n\nThe value attached by schools to such accreditation is highlighted by the fact that many overseas schools, even as far away as Asia, are now seeking this mark of quality control. There are currently 26 accredited schools on the European continent and an increasing number worldwide. Assessment criteria are rigorous and acts as a kind of consumer protection for prospective students.\n\nThose without work experience should not consider MBA study. The Association advises recent graduates to defer until they have at least two, and preferably three or four years solid work experience. A Master in Management degree, which is aimed at those who lack work experience, is an alternative. The curriculum largely follows that of the MBA. It is far cheaper than an MBA, is offered by some of the best schools, and although it does not have the kudos of the MBA it is well regarded in the business community.\n\nAccording to the latest Association of MBAs Career and Salary Survey, the salaries of MBA graduates have risen consistently over the past four years. All have achieved above average earnings highlighting the MBAs positive impact upon salary levels. The survey also shows that respondents receive both immediate and lasting career enhancement following their studies. Over half of the respondents now hold senior management positions, with the number of MBAs still in junior positions considerably reduced. MBA graduates enjoy on average 2.5 promotions post qualification.\n\nRespondents were asked the extent to which the MBA has shaped their personal outlook. The vast majority said that achieving an MBA has increased their self-esteem allowing them to be more assertive. This confidence takes the form of strong convictions that they are now able to compete with the best.\n\nThere is no substitute for the experience of living and working abroad. Learning to adapt to the social and business cultures of another country is a key skill for those likely to work with overseas partners.\n\nFew countries can compete with Britain as a popular destination for MBA study. . There are a number of reasons for this: For most of the world, the language of business is English. That rules out a number of otherwise excellent programmes in non-English speaking countries. Also, students with a good standard of spoken English will find it easier to adjust to living conditions in the UK. Average fees and living costs are lower
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Hello There,\n\nFirst of all, I would like to say you about IBM. As you know, that IBM is very large company. Upto my knowledge from my friends who are working in IBM. IBM has work on different platforms like, Powerbuilder, J2EE, C & C++ (these are common language which you must know initially and by hard). \n\nAdditionally, you have MBA degree, it woud be great advantage for you because many top companies also engage their employees to do Management course during job like IBM, CSC etc. \n\nYOu have done already. You have great chances to work in IBM. But only one thing, you shud get in touch with newspapers, magazine, Jobs related websites and IBM website so that you can know what their requirement and what type of jobs they actually need. \n\nAnother things is that, you have not mentioned that in which stream you did your graduation because if you have done ur graduation in Art, BSC OR Bcom then there is no chance to get a job in IBM as a software engineer.\n\nBut if you have done ur MBA in System stream then u can have a chance to get in.\n\nIf you have done ur graduation in B.E in computer or Electronics then you may have chance to do job in IBM if HR of IBM recognize you as right person.\n\nThanks\n\nSurender Singh Negi
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Most of the guys with computer science degrees that I know are working construction or as the Walmart technology sales clerks.  If you get a degree in computer science, you'd be competing with the 500,000 unemployed computer science grads that are out there right now looking for work.  Nearly all computer work is outsourced to India these days.
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Well there are other questions to ask here.\n\nDoes your degree have anything to do with your job?  Are you close to finishing it?  Can you afford to finish it now?  Do you feel good about the job you have now and are you making enough money from it?  What kind of doors will your MS open?  Try to think of why you chose to pursue the graduate degree in the first place and decide if these things are still important to you.\n\nGood luck :)
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You should look into an MBA...\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba/\n\nThat link contains everything you need to know about an MBA and links to places where you can get your MBA.
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MBA generally is i finishing degree ie a  polishing one  in many countries. People in Us and other countries do Mba to improve in the business skills they already have so that they may seek a raise or qualify for some new post  that is the reason the universities that give you degrees wish you have a work experience with your application (colleges do not offer degree)because they do not offer any kind of co-Op or work experience with the course study as generally it happens in india that an MBA gets a summer traning with a company.There fore it is really hard to get a job with out any work experience after you have the degree unless you do it from some institute that gives you placement gurantee....THINK AGAIN before you choose MBA rather go for a professional study in you sector... Now even the IIM and ISB takes people with work experience on preference....TOEFL or IELTS is important for people who dont have english as first language