Already have a degree - Another BS or MBA?

Daneil3144

Currently have a bachelor in Criminal Justice, technically a degree in Corrections & Juvenile Justice; looking to change careers.
Currently work full time so the degree has to be online.

At first I thought I wanted to do Computer Science as I always had an interest in IT as well as business. As I have undergrad certificates in A+ & Computer Forensics.

So I started looking at Oregon State's Post Baccalaureate Program for Computer Science. Yet, I realized I have no interest in programming or in particular math.

So, with my interest in business & IT, I found WGU and focused on their BS - IT Management and their MBA - IT Management.
Concern is that, some people state it might be redundant to get two bachelors.

Other concern is even being admitted to the MBA program as I have limited business courses, other than when I switched my major. I mean I possibly could spin with the non-profit aspect of the admissions process as working for the county, as probation, is technically non-profit.

Thoughts?

BerkshireHerd

If you already have a 4 year degree I would not bother with another one. The degree is simply a checkbox on most applications to help HR filter resumes.

Focus on your next certification if you know which direction in IT you want to go. S+ is a good choice for almost everything IT related. Eventually your going to have to make the jump and you may have to take a step down in salary to get in the door. Focus on smaller sized businesses where you can bring value from the business side. Most IT managers generally are business savvy first, technical second.