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:
 
Given the current funding situation, you should contact potential departments or research groups before you apply and pay any application fees. Many programs are not taking new graduate students at all this cycle because of funding uncertainty, unless a specific advisor can show they already have money to support you for five years. This is what I’ve heard directly from 20–30 programs. Do not waste money applying blindly.

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