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Graduating in May, seeking some advice on career options |
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You sound like you know what your talking about. |
| Date Posted: |
12/02/2003 |
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I will be graduating with a BSBA in MIS from a large average University, and I'm having trouble deciding on what entry-level job field I should focus on most.
I'm a little undecided on whether I want to focus on business or IT - my choice would be to do both, but many job descriptions (and general specialization of labor) tend to dictate otherwise, to a degree. I can say that I intend to get an MBA 2-4 years later and climb up the ladder of leadership/management/responsibility.
I'm a little concerned that it appears many positions are either strictly technical (programmer, network related admin) or strictly business (business analyst - those positions where MIS/IT familiar people not required). I wouldn't mind either side of the fence, but I'm wondering which would be the best side to start from?
Start technical, gain experience, try to gain more business/management responsibilities as I grow? Positives: I'd stay technically proficient. Negatives: I don't want to be a code-monkey 8-5 every day.
Start nontechnical as more of a business analyst role? Positive: I may not have to have full command of all the technology applications - I'll have other programmers for that. Negative: If I had to change positions in time, I'd probably be lost in a more technical role since I would have not developed those skills.
Would either choice be preferential to B-Schools?
Would either offer better growth opportunities?
Am I completely off track?
I can't seem to gather my thoughts into a coherent post- this the best I can do. Basically, I'd just like some advice from those who can relate to my situation. Thanks! |
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My company is relocating to OHIO and I am not going with them. I've been working here for four years now, and looking for one. Not much luck. Any Ideas?
I am a programmer with an MIS degree from TAMU. I am managing a team of eight that is responsible for very large batch processing applications.
I would take another management position but I'd rather just be allowed to be creative.
Thanks
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