MSc dilema

altin_2

Hi all.

I’ll appreciate your help, for the following dilemma:
I have P/T enrolled for a MSc in Computing (2 years), I’m F/T working in Industry, but not happy with my career.

My dilemma is: do I have a better employability by doing a few Professional Certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, etc).

Why certifications are better (in my opinion):
• Cost: all I need is to buy the book and study on my own time…and I'm good at that , (costs around £150 compare to £4500 to MSc)
• Time: in a few months I’ll be certified (compared to 2 years for a MSc)

Thanks for your time.

P.S. Deadline to withdraw is 15-th of October.

[Deleted User]

I have to look at it this way.. my MSc got me my first job.. however, I'm now getting offered stupid money because of a week's training course I went on (specific bit of integration software)

I'd say industry values the professional certificates more

I still enjoyed my MSc.. but i was a full-time student but it set me back £3k + years expenses + years lost income

dizzyrascal

You have sort of answered your own question but I think the industry usually expects a higher level degree in order for you to progress. The other courses are continuing professional development and you need them too.
Is there anything in the MSc that will be new and give you an edge over other employees? Using new technology/language etc.
If not I would go with the industry qualifications but with an eye on completing a related masters at some point. You might miss out later if you don't have one but the shorter qualifications might open more doors in the short term.

altin_2

dizzyrascal wrote: »

Is there anything in the MSc that will be new and give you an edge over other employees?

Thanks for your answer(s).
Reply to the above question will be NO.
Is simply the fact of having a MSc, which probably gives an edge.

altin_2

Thanks for your replies.

Any more comments will be appreciated (especially with deadline fast approaching).

Thanks again.