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An information systems management degree is essential for entry-level IT positions, providing foundational knowledge for various roles. However, practical experience and industry-specific certifications are increasingly valued by employers, as they reflect current skills and knowledge. While a degree may open doors, ongoing education and certifications are crucial for career advancement in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

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An information systems management degree is essential for entry-level IT positions, providing foundational knowledge for various roles. However, practical experience and industry-specific certifications are increasingly valued by employers, as they reflect current skills and knowledge. While a degree may open doors, ongoing education and certifications are crucial for career advancement in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

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Do I need an information systems


management degree? | TechTarget

IS management degrees are table stakes for


many IT job seekers. Hands-on experience and
speci c certi cations make applicants more
desirable.

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Published: 10 Apr 2018
The importance and value of a formal degree, such as an information
systems management degree, has become a matter of debate for
modern businesses and IT staff. The short answer is still yes; a
degree is a good launching point for a career in IT.

Job candidates who possess a formal degree in information systems


management can demonstrate the successful completion of a
prescribed course of study that forms the foundation of a
professional career that spans a wide range of potential task areas.

An information systems management degree program includes


coursework such as the organizational use of information systems
(IS), basics of IS, ethics in IT, software and hardware infrastructure
concepts, database concepts, enterprise IT architecture, IS project
management, systems analysis, business continuity planning, trends
and applications in IS, and more. This offers a broad set of basic
knowledge that can lead to opportunities in varied IT roles.

For example, IT job seekers with an IS management degree can


become involved in systems administration, network administration,
systems and network security, developing and deploying data center
infrastructure, and working with data, including big data analytics.
Information systems management degrees are often related to job
titles such as information systems manager, systems analyst,
application analyst, data analyst/scientist, database administrator, IT
technical support o cer and systems developer.

But a formal degree -- especially at the associate and bachelor's


degree levels -- is just a launching pad. For employers and job seekers
alike, knowing the basics isn't enough to be successful. It is virtually
impossible for a Bachelor of Science degree alone to adequately
prepare a candidate to step into a role that involves the many
complex technologies and services that modern businesses use in
day-to-day operations. That takes practical work experience.

In practice, an information systems management degree is table


stakes for any candidate seeking an entry-level IT position. But many
of the routine tasks expected of that job candidate are learned on the
job, such as using Microsoft System Center Operations Manager to
administer a set of Windows Server 2016 systems according to the
organization's established policies and practices.

As tools, frameworks, systems, and even policies and practices are


upgraded and replaced over time, IT professionals must continue to
advance their knowledge through practical work experience and
continuing education.

It is this persistent demand for continuing IT education that has


gradually led businesses to de-emphasize the role of traditional
college degrees in favor of more industry-focused and vendor-speci c
certi cations.

An information systems management degree will get a candidate in


the door, but it is unlikely that an IT professional will advance that
degree as a job priority. Instead, the IT employee will pursue one or
more relevant industry certi cations, such as a Cisco Certi ed
Network Associate (CCNA) variant, such as CCNA Data Center; a
Microsoft Certi ed Solutions Expert (MCSE) variant, such as MCSE:
Cloud Platform and Infrastructure; or countless other potential
certi cations.

Industry certi cations enable IT professionals to tailor their expertise


to meet the requirements of speci c employers. And unlike a degree --
which is a lifetime credential -- IT certi cations are typically renewed
every few years to ensure current competence.

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