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   Ali2
Friday, March 2, 2012 10:00 AM 
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MBA vs MCS
Dear Friends!
My son has completed his B.Sc (Maths, Physics) 2 year program. He is confused to get admission in MBA or MCS.
Could you please guide us which one has more scope. Please note he is an average student and has completed his B.Sc. with 58% marks.
We will appreciate your guidance.
Respected Moderator/Admin! If possible then please hold it post for some time, this is not properly related question, so just a request if you could hold it for some time.
Many Thanks
Ali
Faisal replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 10:15 AM 

MCS
Raheel replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 10:21 AM 

I would suggest to try in SAP consultancy and do SAP certification. Its is much cheaper in Pakistan and wider scope all over the world with much money.................. :)
ahsan replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 02:23 PM 

To my knowledge all BSC is a four years program. How he has completed in two years? just want to know to be sure.
Salim replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 02:49 PM 

It is mainly for your son to decide whether he wants to do a business/management role or be a (sort of) techie computer programmer. People usually have a preference in terms of what they want to do. I have been through the same route and ended up in computing - i mention this as he still needs to starts his professional qualifications in a sense. If he doesn't care then it seems he has a better chance going for a MS or BS (if its a good school) in computer science and then go for a job.
Salim replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 02:52 PM 

By the way, I would recommend your son to have a chat with someone in the software or business/people management industry and get a broader picture of what will be expected of him in such a role. That will definitely help get rid of the confusion.
Faisal replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 03:12 PM 

It's easy to find a job in software industry and salaries are better in IT.
Basharat replied on Saturday, March 3, 2012 04:45 AM 

I am software professional with more than 17 years in IT field in various countries and can share the ‎experience. ‎
IT field has more job openings and will remain a demanding field for highly skilled professionals but ‎also requires continues study and learning as technology keep on changing. ‎
Adnan replied on Saturday, March 3, 2012 04:50 AM 

MBA should be better because MCS Need extra hardwork bcoz he does not knows about C++,JAVA and other Languges.
MBA (HR,Marketing.Industrial Marketing) more demand in future and present.
Waqar replied on Saturday, March 3, 2012 06:37 AM 

While holding MPhill degree, i don't think Degree is much important. He done graduation (2 year program could be the problem) that's enough.

It's pretty late but still not late enough, monitor your son and look for his interest. If he is more social, quick and capable, then go for CIMA, ACCA, CAWE or any other business pertaining certification, and put him into professional life and then may be MBA.

If he is not much social but pretty good mind, dedication, then go for IT pertaining fields, SAP is good way to go and pretty cheap in pakistan, you can also consider oracle ERPs or any other solutions.

In any case, put him into the professional life (don't expect any return for atleast 2-3 years), but give him time to grow. and decide himself to choose the fields, and if he think he needs degree to move on with his career then he will himself ask for it.
ali2 replied on Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:29 AM 

Dear All,
Thanks a million for sharing your views. Thank you LRE for co-operation.
MBA:
MBA jobs are easy as compare to MCS jobs, for example MBA jobs do not need to continuous research and upgradation during job.
In my observation, there is no late sitting for MBA jobs. But most of the times IT professionals are sitting late in offices to complete the tasks.
We don’t want MBA because:
1. For simple B.Sc. students (total 14 year education), MBA degree in Pakistan is 3.5 years. This is rule of HEC now and there is no more 2 year MBA degree program for simple 2 year bachelor degree holders. In this case, He needs to put extra 1.5 year to have MBA degree.
2. MBA Jobs in local/international market is limited for average level students, yes top competent degree holders can make the space everywhere, but he is average student.
3. As he has just 58% marks in B.Sc. so he is unable to get admission in any reputable university in Pakistan, especially for MBA, if student have degree from reputed university then chances to getting job are 3-4 times.
MCS:
He can get MCS degree in 2 years.
Job market is better (locally + internationally).
We don’t want MCS because:
IT professional needs continuous research and upgradation during job
Many thanks once again for your views.
Regards,
Ali
Adnan replied on Sunday, March 4, 2012 05:39 AM 

Dear Ali2, I am a CA and an MBA and have been in Bahrain for many years. I have worked in 5 different countries including the US over the last many years. Although I dont really like computer sciences, I would still strongly recommend that you put your son into MCS, and if he can find software engineering to go with it, that would be nice. Frankly, you can pick up any newspaper around the world and look at which jobs are the most advertised, besides engineers, and you would see that these are IT jobs. Besides, IT is the only field that will not only get your son a job in any country but will also make it easier for him to get an immigration, should he decide to move to another country. He can also start up his own business, software development or whatever, without any major financial backing. With an MBA, it will not only be hard for him to find a job but he would also not really be able to work on his own, should he wish to, since MBA is not a technical qualification or a skill. It is just a basic management degree that frankly does not teach you much, unless you are in one of the top colleges like LUMS or LSE, which is very expensive and tough. My humble opinion, and best of luck with your son's career.
Ali2 replied on Sunday, March 4, 2012 10:32 AM 

Thank you very much Adnan Sb and all other friends.

Adnan Sb! I strongly agreed to your views and all other views.

Finally he is going to get admission in MCS.

Thank alots !

Regards,
Ali
Niaz Mand replied on Sunday, March 4, 2012 02:39 PM 

Salaam!
Every Study has scope.. Brother ask your son to do whatever he loves to do.. and try to perform at his best. Pakistan is growing place need for experts in all the fields in next 3 4 years will raise and all the people who love what they do give best results.
Regards
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