Master's in Information Technology VS. Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

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<p>With a Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology, would it wise to consider getting a Master's in Information Technology?</p>

<p>Or should I look into doing a Master's in Computer Science/Computer Engineering?</p>

<p>Or both? (Dual/Double degree???)</p>

<p>Salary/Job/Career opportunity-wise...? </p>

<p>By the way, is there a Ph.D. in Information Technology? Or is that fake?
(I know that online universities like, University of Phoenix, and such, offers this... but is that even real? How come I can't find a real/campus Ph.D. program for IT?)</p>

<p>If it is real, why would someone need a Ph.D. in IT? To teach/research? (Just curious!)</p>

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<p>Help??? :(</p>

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<p>Don’t bump so soon in middle of night or holiday.</p>

<p>The IT undergrad degree will not prepare you for Masters in CS. You won’t have enough mathematics or CS theory at the minimum.</p>

<p>This is a pretty good answer to read.</p>

<p>A quick google search reveals that there are PhD’s in IT from respectable colleges. George Mason and UMC came up.</p>

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<p>oops, I forgot to post the link, lost it sorry. It laid out IT vs CS clearly. GIYF.</p>

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<p>here, let’s see:
[Answers.com</a> - What is the difference between computer science and information technology](<a href=“Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions”>http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_computer_science_and_information_technology)</p>

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<p>That was a good link, BrownParent. You’ll have to post it every time someone has a similar question.</p>

<p>To show the OP the difference using a broader brush: IT is more business-oriented while CS is more scientific.</p>