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Post-Secondary Education in Computer Information Systems

( or, Why I want a high paying job )

September 29, 2004 10:22:43 PM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
Well, I'm seriously considering going to a DeVry Institute of Technology and getting my Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems. Currently, I'm in Grade 12, and just starting to grasp the concept of "Whoah, to pay for my awesome computers, I'm gonna need a pretty good job." So I've started looking around into my interests, and it looks like the Computer Information Systems degree is right for me. This is mainly because I'm really into working with software and interfaces. (hence, why I skin programs) The Computer Information degree will give me more chances at a management position, as well as greater interaction with the end users of products. Programming and graphics will play a large part in this career in order to give a good impression to the customer. There is also a major buisness aspect to this degree. I would learn how to properly represent a company and its interests, as well as how to manage information efficiently in databases.

I guess my big question is: Has anyone here pursued such a career option? How about educational? Does anyone have this type of diploma or degree that could perhaps shed some light on their opinion of the field?

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Reply #1 October 5, 2004 5:19:35 PM
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Have you compared the depth/value of a degree from deVry vs U of C or the U of A? Edmonton has the additional costs of residence but AFAIK a very good reputation. From what I understand, DeVry is quite expensive and U of A (my alma mater fwiw) might be a better choice financially.
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Reply #2 October 5, 2004 8:01:01 PM
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Yeah, I did check on the financial aspect, but DeVry also allows you to do three terms in one year as opposed to two, meaning I'll have my degree over a year ahead of other graduates starting at the same time. That year gets me a ton more cash quickly. Another university I looked at was Mount Royal, and they had an applied degree that looked quite interesting. It was in a related field, computer buisness. However, I think that for the type of education that I want, DeVry will offer the best setting for it.

Thanks for your input though, Garry. Its muchly appreciated.
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Reply #3 October 5, 2004 8:11:55 PM
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HEy there is always the GI bill and Army College fund, But beware of stoploss and deployments.
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Reply #4 October 5, 2004 11:04:08 PM
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I'm heading in that same path, my friend, except I'll be most definitely attending a 4 year university for either Computer Science, Engineering, or Software Engineering (A nice twist of both). Whatever the case, I feel I'm gonna have some fun and learn a LOT. Keep me posted on how you're doing, as I'll keep the same.
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Reply #5 October 11, 2004 4:47:57 PM
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IT is a tuff field, a LOT of people have gone into IT in the past 4-5 years, several friends of mine went to college for it, and when they came out there were no jobs out there. I wish you luck in this, its a hard field, people will only call you when something is broke, and then they gripe and moan until you get it fixed, even if its (ok, its almost ALWAYS) their fault.

IT has its up's as well, getting to play with new S/W & H/W (if you are lucky enough to get into that area). it can be a lot of fun to play with the new TOYS.

I did IT for 13 years, and I'm glad I'm out of it, in some ways, and in some ways i miss it a lot. If your good, and if you get into the right place, you can be the office HERO, and also the office scape-goat when things go wrong.

I dont know if this helped or not...
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Reply #6 October 12, 2004 9:27:33 AM
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Thanks Roman.
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Reply #7 October 12, 2004 10:48:11 PM
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I do have a little bit of advantage on this. Once I finish college, there is some demand for IT workers that have ASL as native language.
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Reply #8 October 12, 2004 11:02:05 PM
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I've been doing IT for 15 years, and I'll tell you, you're a lot better off getting a solid grounding in the theory and underlying mechanics than getting a certification or two in specific products or areas. As much as things have advanced recently, the core operations are still the same. Knowing the basics and being able to figure things out as you go is way better than getting a lot of product knowledge and being SOL when the next upgrade comes out or a different hot product comes along.
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Reply #9 October 13, 2004 1:34:07 AM
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^ Right! Thats exactly what I was thinking.
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Reply #10 October 14, 2004 1:51:14 PM
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