Associates after Bachelors?

TheCudderTheCudder Member Posts: 147 ■■■□□□□□□□
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I recently finished my BS in IT Management and noticed that most schools only offer a masters in IT Management or Management Information Systems and I kind of see now that I should have gotten a more technical based BS and then gotten my masters in ITM. I'm considering getting an Associates in Systems Administration (or something similar), do you guys think that this would look bad for my resume? For the simple fact I earned the associates AFTER a BS?
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  • powerfoolpowerfool Member Posts: 1,666 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I think that you are fine. When I first read more "technical," I took that to mean more math and science heavy, which I could have agreed with somewhat. What you are stating is something that is fairly trivial. You could easily back up technical knowledge of this sort with certifications rather than another undergraduate degree.
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  • ptilsenptilsen Member Posts: 2,835 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Yes. It doesn't make sense to even list an Associates if your Bachelor's is as or more relevant to your line of work.

    Don't do this. It's a waste of your time and money. Self-study and job experience are much, much, much cheaper and more effective methods to get technical skills. Focus on certifications if you want to get more technical before you get your MS.
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  • TheCudderTheCudder Member Posts: 147 ■■■□□□□□□□
    powerfool wrote: »
    I think that you are fine. When I first read more "technical," I took that to mean more math and science heavy, which I could have agreed with somewhat. What you are stating is something that is fairly trivial. You could easily back up technical knowledge of this sort with certifications rather than another undergraduate degree.

    Thanks for the response. Obtaining certifications to show my technical knowledge was/is my plan (Currently studying Security+ & moving on to MCITP SA after). Just had the thought of doing an associates today. But certs seems like the quicker and more beneficial route in the long run i guess
    ptilsen wrote: »
    Yes. It doesn't make sense to even list an Associates if your Bachelor's is as or more relevant to your line of work.

    Don't do this. It's a waste of your time and money. Self-study and job experience are much, much, much cheaper and more effective methods to get technical skills. Focus on certifications if you want to get more technical before you get your MS.

    I think I'm mostly considering as I would actually make money by attending school (member of the Army Reserves). LOL. But I guess it would still be wasted time I could put towards certs. Thanks
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