How well regarded is the WGU MS Information Technology - Network Management?

Jackace

Looking to see how well regarded the program is around the country and wondering if anyone has completed it.

spiderjericho

There's a thread about the program in work/IT. It's a new program. The one account I read didn't make the program sound desirable.

the_hutch

Dude, a masters is a masters. It really depends on how well you sell it. Its obviously not going to have the kind of immediate recognition that some schools have (CalTech, MIT, etc...) but WGU has a very unique structure for progressing through your degree plan. That can be a big selling point in an interview. And its a LOT cheaper than many other options.

petedude

The MSIT-NM is a new program at WGU, so it'll be a while before we get much feedback on its utility (that is, how useful it is for careers).

My take: it's a great program if you're primarily looking to advance in network management. If you're looking to move into more general management, I'd suggest one of these from WGU or another school: MBA, MBA-ITM, MS-IT, MS-ITM.

kanecain

the_hutch wrote: »

Dude, a masters is a masters. It really depends on how well you sell it. Its obviously not going to have the kind of immediate recognition that some schools have (CalTech, MIT, etc...) but WGU has a very unique structure for progressing through your degree plan. That can be a big selling point in an interview. And its a LOT cheaper than many other options.

Right on the money. The fact you have a Masters degree, puts you ahead of most of the resumes idiot HR recruiters go through. It's up to you to sell your experience and degree. Not the school.