Should I go for the Security+ and Network+ and Computer Information Systems degree?

Im really interested in the Networking and Security fields of I.T... The program in which I will be attending is an authorized Comptia Academy and this what their MIS curriculum looks like:

Would this degree along with the CompTia Security+ and Network+ help me become employable after college?

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NetworkNewb

Looks like a lot of business classes in that program.

scaredoftests

What are you interested in most? Then go on from there..

amcnow

I think the CompTIA triad (A+, Net+, Sec+) would compliment that degree nicely, especially given your listed interests in IT.

NetworkNewb wrote: »

Looks like a lot of business classes in that program.

An understanding of business is always a plus. Long gone are the days when IT was locked in the proverbial basement. The more business sense an IT professional possesses, the better s/he can leverage his/her technical skill set.

PJ_Sneakers

Sylice wrote: »

Would this degree along with the CompTia Security+ and Network+ help me become employable after college?

Probably. You usually can't go wrong with a masters and certs combo.

trueshrewkmc

@PJ_Sneakers Course numbers in 300s/400s look like undergrad.

If this is a school in the United States, is it regionally accredited? If it isn't, you won't qualify for graduate school admission at most schools or for some jobs (government, large companies).

NetworkNewb

amcnow wrote: »

An understanding of business is always a plus. Long gone are the days when IT was locked in the proverbial basement.

I swear I just read this exact statement in an article somewhere this week.

But he is working on developing his technical skill set is the only reason I question if it is the best program. Looks like a managerial program. If he wants to become a manager that is great, but I would recommend people going to college to learn skills they plan on using right when they get out. Looks like there is 2 or 3 courses in there that cover what his interests are in. (out of 21 courses)

To the OP, the program will help you land a job though. Having a degree in anything helps a person land a job and is nice checkbox to fill.

PJ_Sneakers

trueshrewkmc wrote: »

@PJ_Sneakers Course numbers in 300s/400s look like undergrad.

If this is a school in the United States, is it regionally accredited? If it isn't, you won't qualify for graduate school admission at most schools or for some jobs (government, large companies).

Ohhhh, oops. Reading is fundamental, kids.

DatabaseHead

NetworkNewb wrote: »

Looks like a lot of business classes in that program.

This here! ^^^

DatabaseHead

While a solid understanding of business MIGHT be beneficial to someone in IT, knowing their specific technology/domain inside and out is far more beneficial.

Always amazes me to see people who are going for X, but instead of learning X to it's fullest, they dabble with Y and Z. Strange.......