Get Your IT Degree and Get Ahead [Paperback]

Mariah Bear (Author), John Bear (Author), Tom Head (Author)

Book Description

Series: Get Ahead | Publication Date: September 27, 2000

-- IT professional market is growing -- according to the ITAA the need for professionals in high tech fields is increasing daily, and those in IT-related industries are looking to advance their careers
-- Contains info about the top 200 IT degree programs in the US today
-- Complete coverage -- includes job opportunities, FAQs, costs, research strategies, alternative ways to earn credit, and more
-- Sharp focus -- users can avoid wading through generalist guides and find the IT-specific details they need.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

With today's booming high-tech industry, professional with It degrees are in great demand. Are you positioned to take advantage of this trend? Whether you're a high school student about to embark on your college education or a professional already working within the industry who has ht a wall in career advancement, this book will show you how to find the right IT program for your situation.

Get Your It Degree & Get Ahead is an informative and easy-to-use resource that explains in detail the opportunities, requirements, and financial ins-and-outs of choosing and pursuing an It degree. You'll learn how to network with professors, employers, and other students and get inside information that will help you pick the program that best meets your needs. Covering the top 199 IT schools in the U.S., this complete guide also includes a special section for earning a degree online for those who don't have time to spend in classrooms, as well as information for international students. If you'd like to improve your career, boost your earning potential, and get ahead in the It industry, this is the ideal guide for you!

*Explore detailed profiles of the top 199 IT schools in the U.S. *Find out just what degrees are available *Select the right program to advane you career or make a career change *Ensure that the school you select is properly accredited *Use the Internet as a valuable resource to jumpstart your education *Get study tips and research strategies from a career expert *Negotiate for financial and other career support from your employer *Learn alternative ways to earn credit, such as on-the-job experience and technical certifications

Product Details

• Paperback: 482 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (September 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072126051
• ISBN-13: 978-0072126051
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,173,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Get Your IT Degree!, January 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Get Your IT Degree and Get Ahead (Paperback)

The book does a satisfactory job of answering commonplace questions, like where to find university web site info, the array of degrees that institutions offer(BA,BS,MS,PhD.) and what to do if you need to qualify for those computer majors at various universities and colleges, and financial aid solutions and few suggestions to those persons who are thinking of returning to school while still working--like how to get your employer to contribute to your educational expenses.

They use a star system to rate the websites of the top 200 IT institutions based on their standards of functionality, info, and design. Please! Unless schools have students working on the websites for credit, research projects, or other benefits or the schools are willing to shell out some serious money to industry professionals, the web designs will of these institutions will be lackluster and amateurish as we all know that schools' pay scales are less than the free market will dictate. Their ratings system is a joke. What the authors need to tell you (the consumer)is who has the best computer instructors, best reputations--both academically and recruiter-wise, selectivity of program for student, online/distance education availability, and rankings.

(If you should like info on computer/MIS/IT programs, see online info from US News and World Report and/or BusinessWeek.)

I used the book to gain additional insight for considering MBA programs with MIS majors with an e-commerce emphasis. Alas, I am still not sure whether I'll choose the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities or the University of Maryland at College Park.

Overall, it is a good book for looking at an IT degree. 3 stars!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on IT Degrees!, February 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Get Your IT Degree and Get Ahead (Paperback)

I found this book very helpful in deciding which program to choose for my IT degree. It's clear that plenty of research went into this voluminous text. For me, if you're looking for the one book to buy about getting an IT degree, this would be the one.