Velma Said:

Pros and cons about a career in management information systems or computer science?

We Answered:

The problem with MIS is that it is a management oriented degree. The reason colleges like offering MIS is that because it is general and about management principles it never is obsoleted by technology changing. In the Bachelors program I graduated from we had courses in Windows Server 3.0, 3.1 and 4.0 before we got out of the class. The specifics were changing so fast that they could barely decide on what book to use to teach the courses before it was obsolete.

Most managers that are around in IT are past in the trenches systems engineers or others that have stayed around the field long enough to arrive at those positions via promotion. Give them a few project planning courses and some change management courses and bang they are effective managers.

So I would say it is better to go for Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or another emphasis along those lines.

Marion Said:

How fun is a computer science career?

We Answered:

It's all up to you whether or not a career in Computer Science is fun. If you enjoy problem solving and math then you'll fall in love with computer science

According to nextSTEP Magazine that focuses on college and career, a Computer Software Engineer makes, on average, $79,995 per year and a Network System and Data Communication Analyst makes, on average, $63,918 per year. This tells you that a career in Computer Science is very rewarding and if you really love computers and math, it'll be fun.

Some major companies that you might work for are Microsoft, IBM, and Google. There are hundreds of companies that need individuals that have knowledge of computer science/information system because without them, the future of technology might come to a halt.

Thelma Said:

How do you call an Information Technology career in Spanish?

We Answered:

Licenciatura (Bachelor's) en Informática

Frank Said:

Computer Science or Information Systems for Network Admin / Systems Admin Career?

We Answered:

Network Administration

Julia Said:

Masters in Library and Information Science - career potential?

We Answered:

Your MLS degree can be used in more than just a typical library setting. Check out these sites for more information (including alternative career paths and salaries).
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm#relat…
http://librarianway.com/archives/2005/04…
http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/mls_…

Troy Said:

MLIS (Master's Degree in Library and Information Science) Careers besides Librarian?

We Answered:

database developer
web development
managing digital library collections
network administration
media production
i also have the same major and this field is becoming much more IT oriented. in my program there is an IT track. right now i'm studying network administration and IT security.