Masters in Information Technology

Masters in information technology may sound like one field that is not directly connected with Business administration but my decision to pursue this degree comes from the knowledge that these two fields are indeed intricately connected. We cannot ignore the fact that information technology is the most rapidly expanding field and one whose importance cannot be overlooked. Any business that hopes to survive today must understand the role of IT in the business world today or they can easily perish.

My undergraduate degree in Business administration has prepared me for the management side of business, Masters in information technology would help me expand my knowledge and make it more multi-dimensional which is critical for success in business world today. It is no longer ideal to stay focused on only one area of business operations, and therefore I would like to pursue a degree in a field that's closely connected with business administration but opens new doors of knowledge and shows how IT plays an important role in business management today. The cross-functional perspective offered by this field would help me the role of IT decisions in a business context.

I believe that with business world changing rapidly, the best way to make significant and far-reaching contributions to my organization would be by combining my business knowledge with IT skills. The reason this degree is worth pursuing is because it would help me stand out among so many other business graduates applying for various positions as it will reflect my multi-dimensional approach to problem resolution. With so many new business graduates applying for limited job positions, it is important to acquire skills that would help a candidate stand out and for this reason and few others; I feel that a Master's degree in Information technology would be highly beneficial for me in my professional life. The vast range of electives offered in this program will also help me acquire knowledge in variety of inter-related areas in information technology.

I have had very enriching experiences during my educational life as I as fortunate enough to meet people from variety of backgrounds. They helped me see the world in a different life and broadened my outlook on life. They also made me highly tolerant and helped me understand one very critical thing about approaching life i.e. The more exposure you have, the smaller a problem becomes. I learned that when you live in a sheltered cocoon, everything seems larger than life and a tiny problem becomes gigantic. But one you step out of that cocoon and see how many different problems and challenges everyone is tacking on daily basis, you learn to appreciate your life and all your problems either disappear or definitely shrink in size and magnitude. The same approach needs to be applied to education as well. A person who has more knowledge finds more ways of solving problems. A person who has the ability to view problems from various angles also possesses the ability to seek more creative solutions and doesn't feel burdened by sheer magnitude of an issue. For this reason, I seek to pursue this degree because though it is a new field for me, it is still closely connected with business administration.