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Masters in Information Technology or Online MBA? [#permalink] New post   15 Sep 2021, 16:18
Hello Friends! I'm at a bit of a crossroads in my career at the moment. I want to grow and continue to educate myself in my current role. Role change is not something I am striving for right now - rather setting up my future for success.

Age: 27
Location: Chicago
Role: Information Technology Manager at top 4 biotech companies.
8-9 years of experience in IT.
Salary with bonus 150k.
Work will cover 35k.
Just bought a house - 140k in a loan currently.

The programs I am currently looking at are the following:

Tech Degrees:
MS in Information Technology at Northwestern (50k out of pocket - in person)
Master of Computers in Information Technology at UPenn - this would be difficult to get into but would help if I wanted a CS career. (online)
Virginia Tech MIT (online)

MBA's:
Kelley (Indiana) Direct (online, would require around 50k out of pocket)
Ohio State (online, fully covered)
UCIC (Worried about the admittance and potentially waste this could become - fully covered, online)


With goals of being a director information technology or potentially a CTO at some point in the future what route sounds the best in my current situation. The reason a top school isn't on the list is because i can't justify it with my current salary. I just don't feel the ROI is there. I like the idea of staying more technical at Northwestern, but I am worried that an MBA might be more suited for big business. Any thoughts an opinions would help tremendously.
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Re: Masters in Information Technology or Online MBA? [#permalink] New post   18 Sep 2021, 12:35
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Knightyear:

Thanks for posting, but what is your question?

If it's which programs are best for your career and ability to pay, I'd say go with the MS in Information Technology at Northwestern. The fact that it's in person will be enormously beneficial if you want to truly immerse yourself in the program, engage with your classmates/future network on a face-to-face level, and open professional opportunities and the other resources on campus. All of the other programs feel much less impactful and therefore a lower ROI.

I hope you get some other opinions as this is no doubt a tough choice.

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Masters in Information Technology or Online MBA? [#permalink] New post   18 Sep 2021, 17:27
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Knightyear:

Thanks for posting, but what is your question?

If it's which programs are best for your career and ability to pay, I'd say go with the MS in Information Technology at Northwestern. The fact that it's in person will be enormously beneficial if you want to truly immerse yourself in the program, engage with your classmates/future network on a face-to-face level, and open professional opportunities and the other resources on campus. All of the other programs feel much less impactful and therefore a lower ROI.

I hope you get some other opinions as this is no doubt a tough choice.

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The question is exactly as you've stated. I've also found Carnegie Mellon Online MS in Information Technology - 60k out of pocket. I appreciate your guidance as this decision is really hard. I'm hoping for a northwestern admit based on my experience and such. I'd just like to continue on my trajectory.
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