Is MIS a good degree choice?

thunder94
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:20:59 +0000

i read a yahoo article that included information systems as one of the 4 worst / useless degrees to have , which is why i’m asking. here’s what they said:

"Quick, what exactly do information systems majors study? Not sure? Neither are most employers, says Heathfield. That’s not to say this degree doesn’t build good skills; it’s just that if you’re interested in computer technology, it’s best to earn a degree that is easily understood, like a bachelor’s in computer science or computer engineering, says Heathfield.

“I’m not exactly sure what someone would do with [an information systems] degree in the current world,” Heathfield says. “In the early days, the roles of various programmers, software developers, and network administrators were more distinct, but not anymore. Now the degree to have is computer science or computer engineering.”