S1E7: IT Paths Part 2

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MSP vs I.T. Department vs I.T./Software Company

MSP

Pros

Sometimes more flexibility
Touch a lot of technologies

Cons

Can be grindy
Your mileage will vary between organizations

I.T. Department at Organization

Pros

Depending on size, you get exposure to a lot of technology
Same as above, you can support hardware, software, servers, and networks or just one application

Cons

Least flexible, especially on help desk
Often call center-ish
Answer to people who are not familiar with technology

I.T. or Software Company

Pros

You get a behind the scenes look

Cons

Can be isolated – One role or one technology
Not a lot of decision making

Too Cool for School

To Degree or Not to Degree?

Management Information Systems
Computer Science
Information Technology

MIS

Business Degree
Technology applied to business

Main points:

1) Infrastructure

2) Database Management Systems

3) Object-Oriented Programming

4) Project Management

Computer Science

NOT a programming degree
Languages are a tool, not the highlight
Discrete mathematics, algorithms, and data structures are primary focus
Often split between hardware (embedded systems), computer graphics (vectors), Artificial Intelligence, and computer languages.
Some programs are interdisciplinary with Electrical Engineering
Why math? -- Soap box

Information Technology

Certification paths are used as template for curriculum.
Wide array of technologies.
Pick your path and focus on that.
Most direct application, least amount of theory.

Trade Schools

Hands on learning
Learn from professors working in the field
Half book learning half labs
Technical Diploma

Other Degrees

Liberal Arts
Conventional Engineering
Supply Chain Management/Operations Management

Choosing your major is not dictating your life.

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