INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY vs OPERATIONAL MANGEMENT

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The discussion centers on a decision regarding pursuing a master's degree in either M.Sc IT, focused on software engineering, or M.Sc Information and Operational Management. The individual has a background in commerce and a strong interest in mathematics but lacks experience in software engineering. Concerns are raised about the potential need for unpaid internships in the IT field before securing a well-paying job, which is particularly daunting given their financial situation at 22 years old. Despite these concerns, there is a preference for the IT degree due to its perceived economic benefits. The individual also expresses frustration over a lack of responses to their posts on the forum.
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Hi there everyone! I am posting after on this forum after quite a while...


I am about to make a very important decision regarding my academic career but i am puzzled on which degree would be more beneficial like the title suggests i have the option of "m.sc IT"(mostly concerned with software engineering) and "m.sc information and operational management"...,now i should make this clear that i graduated with a degree in commerce(b.com) so i have no background in software engineering or computer science but i LOVE mathematics...,any form of it(except from geometry of course)and for that reason i think i will go somewhere in this field but the problem with this field is(or at least what i have heard)is that after completing your degree you need to spend a good amount of time in a software house(with little to no pay) so you can polish your skills and only after that you can get a high profile job and because of the fact that i am already 22 years of age and completely broke this really scares the hell out of me i don't mind choosing operational management but i think IT suits me MUCH better and it is also more economical:biggrin:.

I don't live in the US(i am from PAKISTAN)so things might be a little different in terms of course outlines of the our respective countries so i am posting the course outline of m.sc IT
http://www.pucit.edu.pk/index.php/academics/academic-programs/msc-it

And also m.sc operational management as well
http://pu.edu.pk/program/show/6105/C...arial-Sciences

I would be waiting for a quick reply..., thanks in advance:smile:
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Pick which one interests you more. Simple :)



I made the decision now can i get some useful advice for this question...,

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=638758

By the way what the hell is wrong with this forum its like no one is replying to my threads any more:mad:
 
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