I was registered to go through the PhD program in 2006 but then last minute changed jobs and went on a different path. At the time it was the only "online" MIS PhD degree that was accredited.
I didn't feel dirty like I did when I spoke with some of the other universities. On Oct 6, 2009, at 1:44 PM, Robert Miller wrote: > Does anyone have experiences or heard of the good / bad in regards to > Capella University? > > - Robert > > Andy Green - Green Consulting wrote: >> I'm looking at either a PhD in Computer Information Systems (InfoSec >> concentration), or a Doctor of Science in Information Systems. I'm >> waiting on a few details to shake out on the DSci program before I >> make a final decision. >> >> The PhD program is a distance learning program offered by Nova >> Southeastern University, while the DSci program will be offered by >> the >> university I currently teach for, on an adjunct basis. The DSci >> program hasn't received final approval yet from our board of Regents, >> but I'm pretty sure it will, with a projected start of fall semester >> 2010. >> >> For me, the DSci probably makes the most sense. I'm told I'll get >> credit for my prior masters coursework, which means fewer classes to >> take. I also hope to be able to teach there while in school, while >> receiving some type of tuition credit / teaching stipend. >> >> Thanks >> >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Ben Denton <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Andy and Dan, >>> >>> I would like some info as well. I'm also finishing up a Masters in >>> Computer Engineering specializing in Information Assurance and I >>> don't >>> have a whole lot of faith in my local university's ability to >>> support >>> some good technical research for a doctorate. I'm considering all >>> options right now. I've tossed around a handful of topics, but >>> nothing seems to stick with my faculty. I might need to look at >>> another university. >>> >>> I understand the view that post-grad degrees might not bring the >>> monetary value you would expect, but this is more of a personal goal >>> than chasing a bigger paycheck. My experience is that most of the >>> upper degrees in MIS, CS, or Computer Engineering are leaving the >>> country to go back home after completing the degree. So I can see a >>> need for such degrees in the future. >>> >>> Ben >>> >>> On Oct 5, 2009, at 7:34 PM, dandantheitman wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Hey Andy. >>>> >>>> If you don't mind me asking what are you looking at doing your >>>> doctorate in. I am about to finish my Master in Computer Sci /w a >>>> specialisation in Information Security and am interested in >>>> pursuing >>>> my doctorate. >>>> >>>> Dan >>>> >>>> 2009/10/1 Andy Green - Green Consulting <a...@green- >>>> consulting.net>: >>>> >>>>> I'm teaching undergrad infosec courses at a local university. >>>>> I've >>>>> got a Masters in Information Systems, and an undergrad >>>>> certificate in >>>>> InfoSec. I hope to be starting my doctorate work in the next >>>>> year. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Adrian Crenshaw <[email protected] >>>>> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> I find myself very disappointed with higher education, price for >>>>>> performance, ethics, etc. I have a BS in CS (I like saying it >>>>>> that >>>>>> way) and >>>>>> am working on an MBA, but their idea of ethics is not my idea of >>>>>> ethics. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm curious, what degrees do some of you have? 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